Hormonal imbalance is a condition that is characterized by abnormal secretion of hormones in the body. Several factors can cause hormonal imbalance and can be diagnosed through different symptoms that appear in the body.

What are the Causes of Hormonal Imbalance?

There can be various causes of hormonal imbalance, and each reason can vary depending on which hormone is affected. These causes can also be classified as to whether they happened due to some nutritional deficiency or side effects of some health disorder. Here are a few commonly found causes of hormonal imbalance.

• Disturbed thyroid gland
• Excessive weight
• Chronic stress
• Unhealthy diet
• Sedentary lifestyle

The improper management of diabetes, inflamed pancreas, Cushing’s syndrome, and some allergic reactions can also lead to the imbalance of hormones in the body.

Signs and Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalances

Our body hormones play a vital role in keeping our health under control, but when hormones are not controlled, this situation can lead to several health disorders. Some of these outcomes are visible (signs), while some are only felt by the person himself (symptoms).

The prominent signs which can be observed in women, particularly with abnormal hormone levels, are listed below.

• Unexplained weight fluctuations
• Aggressive mood swings
• Acne and other skin problems
• Hair on the face

Besides these apparent complications, some underlying issues can only be known when they are disclosed. These untold symptoms are:

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Infertility

How To Manage This Issue?

Having an active lifestyle, a balanced diet, and the recommended use of food supplements is all a woman needs to keep the hormones in check. Sometimes, she does everything right but fails to follow the healthcare professional's recommendation (medicine or nutraceuticals), which can cause all the good work to go in vain.

1.    A Healthy Lifestyle May Help Regulate the Hormonal Secretions

Managing the lifestyle becomes easy when a woman has set a routine of doing things on her time; this also includes sleeping on time and having meals on time. Furthermore, when she fails to get nutrition from the daily diet, she can take food supplements to fulfill the deficiency.

2.    Herbal Supplements May Help Manage Hormonal Imbalance

There are multiple herbs and plants present in our surroundings that act as natural stabilizers for body hormones. One of these is Evening Primrose Plant, and its extract is often used in managing hormonal issues. It is used as a food supplement and is available by different names manufactured by different brands.

One of which is Femrose, a food supplement containing the oil extract of the Evening Primrose Plant, which is a rich source of a healthy omega-6 fatty acid, GLA (gamma-linoleic acid). GLA is quite helpful in normalizing the imbalance of hormones and reduces acne-related issues in females.

3.    Regular Physical Activity Can Also Help Manage Hormonal Imbalance

In addition, a regular exercise is also an excellent option for managing hormone levels as this helps control the secretion of insulin, which significantly affects the release of some other hormones. Therefore, it can indirectly help manage the secretion of other hormones.

References:

• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321486
• https://www.webmd.com/women/ss/slideshow-hormone-imbalance
• https://www.healthline.com/health/hormonal-imbalance
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/balance-hormones