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Hormone Regulation
What are the 5 hormonal imbalances?
Low cortisol- dizziness, fatigue, mood swings, muscle weakness and/or weight loss.
High estrogen- breast lumps, fatigue, feeling depressed or anxious, reduced sex drive and/or weight gain, enlarged pectorals, infertility and/or a reduced sex drive
High cortisol- flushed, round face, high blood pressure, increased thirst, irregular menstruation, mood swings, muscle weakness, reduced sex drive and/or weight gain.
Low estrogen- dry skin, an irregular menstrual cycle, hot flashes, mood swings and/or reduced sex drive.
High insulin- hypoglycemia may include anxiety, dizziness, heart palpitations, hunger, loss of facial color, sweating and/or tremors.
Low insulin- dehydration, dizziness, fatigue, frequent urination, hunger and/or weight loss
Low testosterone- enlarged pectorals, low sperm count, mood swings, poor erections and/or a reduced sex drive,fatigue, muscle weakness and/or weight gain.
High progesterone- anxiety, bloating, depression, reduced sex drive and/or weight fluctuations.
Low progesterone- bone loss, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, hair loss and/or weight gain, abnormal uterine bleeding, an irregular menstrual cycle, frequent miscarriages, pain during pregnancy, reduced sex drive and/or weight gain.
High testosterone- early development of sexual characteristics and early infertility
how do medicines like the pill affect hormones?
The birth control pill prevents ovulation by maintaining more consistent hormone levels. Without a peak in estrogen, the ovary doesn't get the signal to release an egg, which eliminates the possibility of fertilization and pregnancy.
In recent years, birth control pills have changed to include less hormones, resulting in fewer side effects.
Birth control pills are a synthetic form of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. They prevent ovulation by maintaining more consistent hormone levels. Without a peak in estrogen, the ovary doesn't get the signal to release an egg.
https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/birth-control-pills
Can we ever regulate our hormones?
Some hormones aren’t at all within our control. Sometimes there’s nothing we can do—or not do—to alter some of them. Sometimes that’s good—since many have to do with growth, development and large life changes. At other times, that’s bad. For example, in type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can no longer make insulin and patients with diabetes have to inject it daily.
Ways of regulating hormones
Drink water. This keeps everything smoothly flowing throughout your entire system—getting rid of bad stuff and delivering vital nutrients.
Breathe. Your cells love oxygen. Breathing draws in the oxygen. It also helps calm your nerves to promote a feeling of well-being. Mindfulness-based stress reduction can teach you to harness breathing to reduce levels of those stress hormones!
Get good quality sleep or rest. There’s no substitute for revitalizing all aspects of your mind and body, including your hormone system. Sleep deprivation and sleep apnea have been shown to adversely affect many hormones.
Exercise. All kinds of exercise—strength, stretching and aerobic—help reduce stress hormone levels and provides needed cardiovascular protection.
Eat lean protein, healthy fats, fiber and veggies. Not only do these make you feel fuller, they also satisfy your cravings for nutrients that properly fuel your system.
Avoid sugary and processed foods. Food and drinks high in sugar aren’t just “empty” calories, they’re negative because they create spikes and crashes in your energy levels that can leave you hungrier than before.
Eat when you’re hungry and try to avoid overeating. Stay in tune with what your body is asking for and give your system a break. Digestion-related hormones can lose their effectiveness if they’re constantly being overworked. Eat slowly and mindfully to aid in not over-eating.
https://www.peacehealth.org/healthy-you/can-you-control-your-hormones
symptoms of hormone imbalance
general imbalance
weight gain
a hump of fat between the shoulders
unexplained, and sometimes sudden, weight loss
fatigue
muscle weakness
muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness
pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints
increased or decreased heart rate
sweating
increased sensitivity to cold or heat
constipation or more frequent bowel movements
frequent urination
increased thirst
increased hunger
decreased sex drive
depression
nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
blurred vision
infertility
thinning hair or fine, brittle hair
dry skin
puffy face
rounded face
purple or pink stretch marks
https://www.healthline.com/health/hormonal-imbalance#signs-or-symptoms