Read on to learn why hormonal health is important to women and the signs you’ll need to look out for if you think you’re experiencing abnormal fluctuations.
Women’s Hormonal Health
Hormones are chemicals that regulate and control the body's development. Examples include melatonin, insulin, cortisol, and estrogen. Hormones play a key role in regulating daily life. Hormones affect sexual health and sex drive, metabolism, sleep, bone density, and reproductive function. Women tend to experience a higher frequency of hormonal changes because they fluctuate more than men. Women are more likely to experience hormonal changes in estrogen levels while men are more likely to experience imbalances in testosterone levels.
Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
Imbalances are quite normal as hormones do fluctuate naturally. But there might be underlying problems. If the endocrine glands (which produce and release hormones into the blood) aren't working properly, that can lead to imbalances. There’re also various medical conditions that can affect hormone production including hyperglycemia, Addison's disease, and among others, diabetes.
So you’ll want to be on the lookout for signs of hormonal imbalance. Mood changes, chills, sleep problems, memory problems, headaches, fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, and thinning hair are examples. Talk to your doctor if you’re experiencing these symptoms and are concerned about your hormonal health. Your doctor may decide to do a blood or urine test to find what is causing your condition.
You should think about researching the treatments available to make sure it’s okay for you. Synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT), once the conventional way to treat menopause, puts women at risk for life-threatening severe disorders like breast cancer and stroke. Some alternative options you might want to consider are hormone replacement medications or birth control.
Maintain Good Hormonal Health
To keep your hormones balanced, get at least eight hours of sleep and eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and protein, and drink plenty of water. Also, exercise. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing various medical conditions (heart disease, for instance) and it helps to improve mental health, exercise daily as it
Take Care of Your Body
Female hormones influence all aspects of a woman's health, not just reproduction. Care for yourself and your body to maintain good hormonal health. Be aware of the signs of hormonal imbalance and talk to a doctor if you’re unsure of what to do.