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Saturday 9 December 2017

Signs you may have a hormonal imbalance

Hormonal imbalance is common in young generation today. Today, I am going to tell you some signs that you may have a hormone imbalance and how to effectively confirm it.

Constant weight gain
Diet, lifestyle and physical activity plays a major role in keeping your weight intact! But, hormones play a huge role in helping you to maintain a healthy weight. Your thyroid and digestive system need to be investigated.

Decreased libido
One of the more less talked about but important part of figuring out if you have a hormone
imbalance is your libido. This can be due to imbalances in estrogen and testosterone.

Fatigue
Are you struggling to get out of bed? We all experience days getting through the day is difficult. However, if this is something you experience daily there may be an imbalance with your thyroid, adrenal glands or other hormones that can be contributing.

Cravings
If you are craving for salty foods it typically means your adrenals need some support. Cravings can also contribute to an imbalance with insulin and other hormones.

Insomnia
Are you staring at the ceiling at night or caught up in planning your week? Insomnia can be due to an imbalance with cortisol (your stress hormone). It can also be due to a drop is progesterone that occurs right before your period.

Mood changes
Feeling anxious, irritable or depressed? Sounds like you may not be feeling like your normal self. Mood changes can be a strong sign of an underlying hormone imbalance that can be investigated and treated!

Stubborn acne
It is very common to see women who experience breakouts before their period. This can be related to estrogen and progesterone. If the acne is deep and cystic without a pattern then androgens (testosterone) can be the cause of your acne. It is also important to think of some foods that can be contributing!

Headaches and Migraines
Headaches and migraines can be a direct reflection of a hormonal imbalance, especially if they occur around the time of your period. A drop in estrogen right before your menstrual cycle can be the culprit. Also, it can be related to dietary foods that might be aggravating to your immune system.

Digestive concerns
Last but not least – the digestive system. Cortisol (our stress hormone) is produced in high amounts in the morning and it gradually decreases throughout the day and into the evening. High amounts of cortisol can contribute to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) leading to an imbalance of serotonin (our happy hormone). Bloating before your period is related to a rise in estrogen and a decrease in progesterone – balancing these hormones can really help!


In order to find out if you truly have a hormone imbalance urine, or saliva testing can be completed. It is best that you should visit your gynecologist to confirm all the symptoms and tests.