What is a hormonal imbalance?
Hormonal imbalance is a condition where the amount of hormones in the body is more or less than recommended.
A hormone is a chemical essential for health and a signal carrier for organs, skin, muscles and other tissues - hormones tell the body what to do and when.
Hormones control various processes:
- Metabolism;
- Constant internal balance;
- Growth and development;
- Sexual function;
- Reproductive health;
- Sleep and wake cycle;
- Mood.
In some clinical cases, hormonal imbalance is temporary, and sometimes it has a chronic form.
As you know, the body consists of dozens of hormones and each affects different organs or systems, therefore, the symptoms are individual, the signs depend on which type of hormonal imbalance you have.
The most common complaint is:
- Tachycardia;
- Unexplained weight loss or gain;
- Tiredness
- Constipation;
- Diarrhea;
- Numbness, tingling sensation in the limbs;
- Higher than normal cholesterol level;
- Depression or anxiety;
- Find it difficult to tolerate cold temperatures or warm weather;
- Dry skin;
- Coarse hair;
- Dark skin in armpits, neck or back;
- Small growths on the skin;
- Frequent urination;
- Strong feeling of thirst;
- Acne
- Hair loss;
- Flames
- Irregular cycle;
- Loss of interest in intimate relationships;
- Vaginal dryness and others.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22673-hormonal-imbalance
