What does hormonal imbalance mean
What is the function of the hormone?
Hormone is a biologically active substance that is produced in the endocrine glands, synthesized and distributed through the circulatory system, throughout the body, in the cell, in the system.
Hormones control almost every process in the body, including metabolism and the reproductive system.
When you have a hormonal imbalance, you have too much or too little of a certain hormone. Even tiny changes can have serious effects throughout your whole body.
Common symptoms (in both women and men):
- weight gain
- a hump of fat between the shoulders
- unexplained, and sometimes sudden, weight loss
- fatigue
- muscle weakness and aches
- increased or decreased heart rate
- sweating
- increased sensitivity to cold or heat
- constipation or more frequent bowel movements
- frequent urination
- increased thirst
- increased hunger
- depression
- anxiety
- irritability
- blurred vision
- infertility
- dry skin
- puffy face
- purple or pink stretch marks
Symptoms of a hormonal imbalance specific to females include:
- heavy or irregular periods, including missed periods, a stopped period, or a frequent period
- excessive hair on the face, chin, or other parts of the body
- acne on the face, chest, or upper back
- hair loss
- darkening of the skin
- vaginal dryness
- vaginal atrophy
- pain during sex
- night sweats
- headaches
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in adult males include:
- gynecomastia, or the development of breast tissue
- erectile dysfunction (ED)
- loss of muscle mass
- loss of bone mass
- difficulty concentrating
- hot flashes
- decrease in beard growth and body hair growth
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/hormonal-imbalance#Understanding-hormonal-
imbalance
