Hormones help with key body processes, including metabolism and reproduction. When you have a hormonal imbalance, it means you have too much or too little of a certain hormone. Even the smallest changes can have a variety of effects on your body. Think of them like a cooking recipe. More or less of a certain ingredient will affect the final product.
As with anything else, the body gives its own signs for hormonal imbalances. How do you know if your hormones are out of balance?
Are you tired?
Fatigue is one of the most frustrating symptoms for a doctor, as it can have many causes. If you're tired after a week of exams or working long hours, then you're fine. But if you're constantly tired, notice weight gain, and have a change in appetite, you may be suffering from an underactive thyroid. Fatigue happens to everyone, but if yours is out of whack, then it's time to see a doctor.
Skin changes
You've got pimples again. They could be caused by not washing your face before going to bed for several nights in a row, but they could also indicate something else. Adult acne is a sign of high testosterone levels. Your doctor will recommend medications to regulate your hormone levels and clear up your face.
Hair growth
We're talking about very rapid growth. If you're growing beard hair for a month or if you're seeing dark hair on your chest, arms, or back, there's something wrong with your hormones.
Irregular periods
Just like fatigue, changes in the menstrual cycle have many factors such as: fatigue, low estrogen levels, or polycystic ovary syndrome.
Night sweats
If you sweat at night (in a cool room) it could be a sign of low estrogen levels and infrequent ovulation, otherwise known as perimenopause. It occurs 10 years before you go through menopause. If you want to know if you are going through early menopause (at age 40), consult your doctor.
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Source: Health Line
