Many important functions of our body are controlled by hormones. Therefore, if for some reason its production is interrupted, this is reflected in mood, behavior and even physical appearance. But how to understand that we are dealing with a hormonal problem and what exactly are the hormones that are failing?
In this post the awesome.club reports the most frequent basic signs of a hormonal imbalance. Remember to always look for an endocrinologist if you are feeling any changes in your body.
1. Pimples and blackheads
Pimples and blackheads can appear because of clogged pores. However, doctors warn that the sudden appearance of acne is often related to hormonal changes in the body. For example, a very low level of androgens causes acne to appear all over the body. The same can be observed in teenagers who struggle to get rid of pimples.
2. Frequent headaches
According to endocrinologists, the reason for frequent headaches, in addition to stress and fatigue, could be low estrogen. Estrogen is the female hormone produced in the ovaries and controls metabolic processes in the brain and spinal cord. Its deficiency or excess can cause migraines and bad mood.
3. Frequent insomnia
Insomnia is a warning sign as it can be related to a deficiency in the hormone progesterone. According to a sleep expert, Dr. Traci Johnson, progesterone is a natural relaxant. It helps to reassure and improve the quality of sleep. The change in its level causes insomnia.
According to the US Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, estrogen and progesterone drop dramatically after childbirth. This is why some women experience sleep problems during this time. In other situations, this should not happen.
4. Excessive sweating
Excessive sweating and feeling hot are some of the most obvious signs that something is wrong with your hormonal balance.
Hormones control our body temperature, so if they are out of balance, we can feel “bursts” of heat.
According to doctors, this symptom is typical before and after menopause, when the level of hormones is not constant. In everyday life, this sign can indicate that something is wrong with the body.
5. Chronic fatigue
We all get tired from time to time, but if you feel drained even after resting, you may have a hormonal imbalance.
Researchers at the University of Maryland, USA, say that chronic fatigue may be related to problems in the production of thyroid hormones.
6. Drastic weight change
During a hormonal imbalance, the body can gain weight no matter what food you eat. Deficiency or excess in the production of certain hormones causes our body to accumulate fat and lose muscle mass.
For example, a high level of estrogen, cortisol and insulin in combination with a low level of testosterone can cause abdominal fat to accumulate. While the low level of thyroid gland hormones reduces metabolism, which also produces an increase in body mass.
7. Hair loss
Excessive hair loss can be influenced by thyroid hormones, insulin or testosterone. For example, the hormone testosterone makes men muscular and hairy – and problems with a receptor for that hormone cause baldness.
In women, excess testosterone often causes alopecia – hair loss. Under certain circumstances, dihydrotestosterone seeks to “kill” the follicles, which causes hair loss in women.
8. Digestion problems
Certainly many know the situation in which, because of nervousness, we feel pain in the stomach. This effect stems from the increase in the amount of hormones due to stress. Research carried out by the University of Texas, USA, showed that the intestinal microflora is affected by the high level of estrogen. Other studies have found that high levels of ovarian hormones can cause cramping and stomach pain.
9. Uncontrollable hunger attacks
Our body produces a number of hormones that are responsible for appetite. The imbalance of these generates an uncontrollable hunger. Doctors have discovered that in order to control hunger, we must have the hormones leptin and ghrelin balanced.
Leptin reduces appetite when we eat something, while ghrelin, on the contrary, helps us to know when to eat.
10. Memory issues
Various factors can make you forget things and interfere with your attention. Among them are hormones. Again, the problem is low estrogen and low cortisol.
Research has shown that reduced estrogen can cause memory loss, confused thoughts and difficulty concentrating. While cortisol level greatly affects short term memory.
11. Changes in the breasts
Changes in breast size are one of the most serious signs of hormonal imbalance. The noticeable decrease in the level of estrogen affects the hydration and elasticity of the skin. As a result, the breast loses its shape, volume and changes in size.
In addition, inside the breasts can appear rigid formations that cause discomfort. The US National Cancer Institute states that changes in the mammary gland in women occur very frequently and are generally not cancer cases. This occurs because of hormonal changes or before menopause.
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