The Silent Struggle: Understanding Hormonal Imbalance in Women
For the next couple of weeks, I will be taking a break from Human Papilloma Virus and Cervical Cancer talk. Th e next few post s would explore how hormonal imbalances affect women at different stages of life : from puberty to menopause. Hormones are chemical messengers in our bodies . These chemicals play a lot of roles in our body and not just the monthly menstrual period . Hormones impact our energy, mood, weight, skin, sleep, fertility, and even mental clarity. Many signs of hormonal imbalance are subtle, misdiagnosed or brushed off as stress in those affected. In this post, we’ll explore the often silent struggle of hormonal imbalances in women and how to take control of your hormonal health. What Is Hormonal Imbalance? A hormonal imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. The key hormones for women include estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin, and thyroid hormones . Common Signs You Shoul...