7 Warning Signs That You Have A Hormonal Imbalance







“Its probably that time of the month” – although hormones are most commonly associated with mood swings and emotions, the fact is that they also affect our physical health. You might be suffering from a hormonal imbalance and not even know it because all the symptoms may seem to be completely unrelated to each other.

Common Hormonal Imbalance Signs

Hormones are chemicals that are produced by the endocrine glands. There are over 50 hormones in the human body. Although hormones are required in miniscule amounts, the slightest imbalance can have widespread symptoms – this is because they act as messengers to control almost every bodily function. These are the most common hormonal imbalance signs; do they seem familiar?

Period Problems:

“PCOS affects one in 10 women of childbearing age and causes missed or irregular menstrual periods”

Some period problems such as PMS (premenstrual syndrome) are normal and are just part and parcel of being a woman. However, constant irregularities in your cycle can be caused by a hormonal imbalance which in turn could be the result of PCOS. PCOS affects one in 10 women of childbearing age and causes missed or irregular menstrual periods.

Persistent Adult Acne:

“Over 50% of women with persistent acne have one or more abnormal hormonal levels”

Its bad enough when you get acne as a teen, but whats infinitely worse is when it just doesnt go away even when you reach your 30s. If youve tried a variety of acne remedies and medications and they havent done any good, you need to consider that you might have a hormonal imbalance. Research shows that over 50% of women with persistent acne have one or more abnormal hormonal levels.

Unexplained Weight gain:

“The inability to lose weight despite a regular diet and exercise plan is a common problem associated with hormonal imbalances.

Weight gain and obesity are associated with hormonal imbalances – especially the hormones that control insulin production. This is why women with PCOS are at a higher risk of weight gain and diabetes. Another sign of a hormonal imbalance is the inability to lose weight despite a regular diet and exercise plan. However, losing weight is particularly important to women with PCOS as it can help to control other symptoms and reduce the health risks related to PCOS.

Disturbed Sleep:

“A hormonal imbalance caused by low levels of progesterone will affect your sleep patterns & make it harder for you to fall asleep”

Progesterone is a hormone that is released by your ovaries and is linked directly to sleep quantity and sleep quality. A hormonal imbalance caused by low levels of progesterone will mess with your sleep patterns, making it harder for you to get sleep as well as stay asleep.

Mood Swings:

“If you experience mood swings frequently and during different stages of your menstrual cycle, it could be a sign of a hormonal imbalance”

Hormonal levels are closely connected with mood and emotion, which is why women often get mood swings around the time of their period. However, if you experience mood swings frequently and during different stages of your menstrual cycle, it could be a sign of a hormonal imbalance. If your irritability or anxiety is interfering with your life or if you realize that you are overreacting to a situation, you should consult an endocrinologist.

Excessive Body Hair:

“Women who have prominent facial hair, especially on their upper lip and chin are likely to have an undiagnosed hormonal imbalance”

Excessive body hair is one of the most common signs of a hormonal imbalance. This type of hair growth is associated with PCOS, as the condition results in the increased production of androgen – the male hormone. Women who have prominent facial hair, especially on their upper lip and chin are likely to have an undiagnosed hormonal imbalance.

Vaginal Dryness:

“Low levels of estrogen will result in vaginal dryness and a loss of vaginal elasticity”

The hormone estrogen is responsible for the production of vaginal lubricating fluids. These fluids also help to maintain the elasticity of the lining of the vagina. A hormonal imbalance that is caused by low levels of estrogen will result in vaginal dryness and a loss of vaginal elasticity.

The Takeaway:

If you think that you might have a hormonal imbalance, talk to your doctor to identify the underlying cause, as some problems can cause serious complications. Early treatment can make a huge difference to patient outcomes, as doctors can administer hormonal medications like localized estrogen vaginal creams, tablets, or gels.

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