When there is a hormonal imbalance, many of its symptoms start appearing. There are many signs including heavy periods, problems with PMS, and difficulty in sleeping, which point towards hormonal fluctuations.

When there is hormonal imbalance in the body of women, many of its symptoms start appearing. Women often ignore these symptoms. Many times women do not understand the real reason behind these symptoms. Due to this, their problems increase further. Fluctuations in hormones affect many functions of the body. Women need to have hormonal balance. Heavy periods, problems with PMS, difficulty in sleeping and many more are signs which point towards fluctuations of different hormones. Let us tell you which 4 symptoms of hormonal imbalance women should pay attention to. Dietitian Manpreet is giving information about this. Manpreet has done a Masters in Nutrition from Delhi University. She is a hormone and gut health coach.

Symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women

  • If the level of estrogen in the body is increased, then there may be heavy periods, headaches, severe pain during periods and constipation.
  • This hormone is related to the reproductive organs of women and women's health needs to have it at the right level.
  • If there is more or less sex hormone in women, many types of problems can occur.

  • When its level decreases, symptoms like night sweats, depression, dryness of the vagina and decreased sexual desire can be seen.
  • Progesterone is also a sex hormone. Its deficiency can cause anxiety, more difficulty in PMS and spotting during periods.
  • Due to its deficiency, symptoms like excessive fatigue, headache and tiredness can also be seen.
  • Progesterone hormone is also necessary for conceiving. This hormone is produced in the ovaries every month after ovulation.
  • It is also not right for its level to increase too much. This can cause problems like acne, oily skin, unwanted facial hair and hair fall.
  • When stress is high, the amount of cortisol hormone starts increasing in the body. As it increases, symptoms like fatigue, weakness and an increase in blood sugar level may be seen.

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