Hormonal imbalance occurs when there is the production of too few or too high hormones in the body. This causes many changes in the body and affects our physical as well as mental health. Hormones act as a regulatory system and regulate internal body functions. Hormonal imbalance can occur in both men as well as women. But in the case of women, this problem is very common. Whenever there is an imbalance of hormones your body will give you warning signs in terms of physical and mental health issues. Get your issues treated by an expert hormone specialist.

Causes of hormonal imbalance

Here are some of the possible reasons for the imbalance of hormones in the body:

1. Unhealthy eating habits

Your diet has a direct impact on the body’s hormonal level. If you eat unhealthy food items for longer time duration and do not includes cereals and pulses in your diet then you would definitely face this issue.

2. Excessive Stress

Stress is a natural phenomenon and cannot be avoided. But if you take it in excess then it will adversely affect the hormonal level of your body and you might face hormonal issues which can affect the other functions of your body.

3. High body fat percentage

If your body has a high percentage of fat in it then it can cause multiple issues . Hormonal imbalance is one such issue. This happens when there is too much fat accumulation around some specific body parts.

4. Pregnancy or menopausal in women

There are a lot of changes that occur in the case of women during pregnancy and menopausal conditions. Hormonal imbalance is one of the most common issues they face during these conditions. Consult an expert hormone specialist for this.

Symptoms of hormonal imbalance

The imbalance of hormones in your body can easily be identified by checking the below-mentioned symptoms in your body.:

1. Sudden changes in body weight

When there is an imbalance of hormones your body weight either increases or decreases at a fast rate. The amount of gain or loss depends upon your body type and other factors.

2. Fatigueness and mood swings

You might feel tired all the time and not feel like doing anything. Mood swings can occur in which you might get angry or emotional even on small things. These mood swings can affect your mental health.

3. Sleep problems

Taking adequate sleep is very important for your health. When the hormonal level of your body is imbalanced you might face difficulty in falling asleep. This can also become a major reason for unexpected mood swings. It can also lower your work performance.

4. Periods problems

In the case of women irregularity in periods can be a major symptom which indicates that your body is suffering from hormonal imbalance issues. Your periods might come early or very late than the expected date. Get professional treatment for this issue as soon as possible.

Summing Up

These were some basic details about the imbalance in hormones and its causes as well as symptoms. You need to maintain a good lifestyle and eat a healthy diet to ensure proper hormonal levels in your body. If you notice the symptoms of hormonal imbalance in the body then get your treatment started from an expert hormone specialist immediately.

At Scottsdale Naturopathic Hormones we have a team of hormone doctor working with us having years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of hormonal imbalance issues.