Us and hormones: how do they affect us? What is hormonal balance and is it possible to disrupt it? Hormonal balance in women

The totality of hormones in quantitative ratio is called the hormonal background. These substances are produced by endocrine glands; the correct functioning of the most important processes depends on them: metabolism, growth, development of mental abilities.

The ratio of these substances in women determines their well-being, the ability to get pregnant and bear a child, and their mood. When the balance is disturbed, functional changes in organ systems can occur, which is why it is important to know how to normalize hormone levels.

Hormonal levels in women change during different periods of life and every month. Problems arise if there is a dysfunctional disorder in the functioning of, for example, the thyroid gland, or the main center that regulates the activity of the endocrine system - the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Changes that have begun are sometimes irreversible.

There are periods when changes in the ratio of hormones are a completely normal process.

1. The first significant change occurs during the maturation period.
2. With the onset of intimate relationships, the ratio of hormones also changes.
3. With the onset of pregnancy, the body hormonally prepares for bearing and giving birth to a child. In the 1st trimester there is a significant increase in progesterone.
4. After childbirth, the hormone ratio changes again, ensuring the onset of the lactation period.
5. With age, reproductive function declines, and this again causes changes. The production of the hormone estradiol stops, the concentration of calcitocin and progesterone decreases.
6. There are also seasonal and monthly fluctuations associated with menstruation, when the quantitative content of estrogen and progesterone changes.

Risk factors

Hormonal levels in women are disrupted due to:

• obesity;
• infectious diseases;
• strict diets leading to sudden weight loss;
• systematic consumption of fast food;
• long-term use of contraceptives, as well as use according to a regimen that does not comply with the instructions;
• hormonal therapy;
• stress;
• physical activity;
• chronic fatigue;
• alcohol abuse;
• drug use;
• abnormal development of endocrine system organs;
• poor environmental conditions;
• unfavorable climate.

Symptoms and signs of hormonal imbalance

In women, symptoms of the disorder are:

• reproductive function: difficulties with pregnancy, anorgasmia, miscarriages, menstrual irregularities, obesity, hypertrichosis, acne;
• CNS: fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, depression, mood swings;
• metabolism: osteoporosis, obesity.

Here are the likely causes of these symptoms:

• Weight loss, while appetite does not decrease, but also increases, is associated with an increase in the intensity of the thyroid gland. Weight loss is accompanied by insomnia, irritability, sweating, increased body temperature to 37-37.5 degrees, and tremors of the upper extremities.
• Obesity is the other side of thyroid dysfunction. The main symptoms include drowsiness, dry skin, weakness, alopecia, and low blood pressure.
• The appearance of unwanted hair, as well as its darkening, indicates increased production of the male hormone testosterone. This is caused by dysfunction of the gonads. Additional symptoms may include a disorder of the monthly cycle, increased oiliness of the skin, along with the appearance of acne and dandruff.
• If the adrenal glands, hypothalamus and pituitary gland malfunction, stretch marks can form. This is also accompanied by an increase in body volume, in particular the face, abdomen, neck, the growth of unwanted hair, a decrease in the body’s protective functions, sexual dysfunction, and hypertension.
• With intensive production of growth hormone, signs of acromegaly are observed. This is a characteristic deformation of the lower jaw and cheekbones, which is accompanied by pain in the joints, numbness of the limbs, migraines, and increased fatigue.
• A drop in vision levels accompanied by migraines is a likely sign of a neoplasm putting pressure on the pituitary gland.
• With diabetes, there is thirst, an increase in the volume of fluid secreted by the body, weakness, a decrease in the regenerative abilities of the skin, and itchy skin.
• With hypothyroidism, the skin begins to peel off, becomes rough, memory deteriorates, irritability increases, and reactions become slower. With increased function, that is, hyperthyroidism, characteristic signs are increased sweating, itching of the skin, and the appearance of red spots on the lower extremities.
• A deficiency of parathyroid hormone produced by the parathyroid gland results in muscle cramps, migraines and ringing in the ears. When there is an excess of the hormone, disruption of the digestive tract occurs, irritability, bad mood, and weakness appear.

During the maturation period, the disorder manifests itself with the following symptoms:

• Premature development. Relatively early puberty is a likely consequence of hereditary factors. Too early (before 7-8 years) is a serious disease, in which a tumor of the pituitary gland or ovaries is often diagnosed.
• Disruption in the menstrual cycle. Occurs as a result of disruption of the functioning of the main regulatory center and the ovaries, which, in turn, can be caused by excessive stress: both mental, emotional, and physical. Usually, after a long delay in menstruation, a period of prolonged bleeding occurs, which can lead to anemia.
• Late first menstruation. As in the first case, hereditary factors can have a decisive influence on this process. There is a possibility of dysfunction of the pituitary gland or ovaries. In addition, delayed puberty can occur with anorexia. The growth of the mammary glands slows down, that is, signs of retarded physical development according to the female type are added.
• Subtlety– excessive thinness – affects not only the time of the onset of menstruation, but also the general hormonal background of a woman.
• The appearance of signs of hormonal imbalance after the first menstruation: acne, stretch marks, obesity, acromegaly. Most often, this process is mediated by trauma, stress, or a viral disease. Other symptoms also appear: headaches, changes in blood pressure, chronic fatigue.

Additional signs of hormone imbalance:

• cessation of height growth;
• sweating;
• decreased vision;
• peeling and itching of the skin.

During the period of fertility, when the hormonal background is destabilized, signs that make it possible to unambiguously diagnose the disorder may not be observed. The only sign by which appropriate conclusions can be drawn is unsuccessful attempts to get pregnant. But the menstrual cycle is normal, disturbances only affect ovulation.

Most often, one of the following symptoms appears:

• Amenorrhea or absence of menstruation. Both long-term refusal of food or serious food restriction, as well as disease of the ovaries or brain, or increased production of hormones by the adrenal glands can affect the level of hormones.
• Prolonged bleeding, which often do not coincide with the cycle, starting after long delays. Ovulation does not always occur. The consequence of bleeding can be endometriosis and uterine tumors.
• PMS– severe symptoms are not normal. They indicate disturbances in the functioning of the hypothalamus.
• Itsenko-Cushing syndrome– characterized by hypertrichosis, the appearance of stretch marks, brittle bones, the formation of a skin-fat hump on the back, hypertrophy of the heart muscle.

After an abortion, the body experiences serious hormonal stress caused by a failure of the natural process. Normally, hormonal levels should return to normal. Consequences of abortion, such as weight gain, stretch marks, headaches, indicate disorders in the body. Depression and vaginal dryness are likely.

In the postpartum period, a violation is indicated by the absence of menstruation when lactation ceases, hypertrichosis, increased irritability, which can be provoked not only by disease or infection, but also by overwork. A lack of the hormone oxytocin leads to a deterioration in the contractility of the uterus, which is why postpartum fluid remains in it, causing postpartum depression.

Signs of disturbance during menopause:

• pronounced PMS;
• weakness;
• depression;
• joint pain;
• insomnia in the morning;
• absent-mindedness;
• soreness of the mammary glands.

Consequences of hormonal imbalance

Hormonal imbalance in women causes such consequences as:

• threat of miscarriage during pregnancy;
• disruption of labor;
• cycle disruption;
• infertility;

• pronounced signs of menopause (often premature);
• development of cancerous tumors;
• diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent);
• osteoporosis;
• atherosclerosis.

Female hormones and signs of fluctuations in their levels

Hormonal levels in women are determined by several key hormones:

Diseases causing changes

Hormonal imbalance in women occurs due to diseases:

• brain injuries;
• viral infection;
• uterine fibroids;

• polycystic ovary syndrome – affects testosterone levels;
• adrenal tumor – causes an increase in testosterone levels;
• pituitary tumor – can cause an increase or decrease in the level of any female hormone, which is determined by the location of the tumor;
• underdevelopment of endocrine glands;
• inflammation of the genital organs;
• diabetes.

Diagnostics

To successfully determine the causes of the disease and determine the course of treatment, it is necessary to conduct a diagnosis, which includes:

• clarification of medical history;
• examination on a gynecological chair;
• tests for all of the above hormones and lipoproteins;
• Ultrasound of the adrenal glands;
• Ultrasound of reproductive organs, liver;
• consultation with an endocrinologist;
• Ultrasound of the endocrine glands, in particular the thyroid gland, and a blood test for the hormones produced by it;
• hysteroscopy;
• laparoscopy.

Treatment

The course of treatment includes:

• taking vitamins, hormonal drugs;
• psychotherapy;
• surgical intervention.

Treatment depends on the identified pathologies. For serious disorders associated with benign and malignant neoplasms in the glands that regulate hormonal levels, surgery, laparoscopy or curettage, as well as appropriate therapy, including radiation and chemotherapy, are necessary.

In other cases, hormonal-correcting drugs are prescribed. Treatment can be aimed at eliminating symptoms, as, for example, during menopause (with menopause, drugs are prescribed that reduce the intensity of the symptoms of menopausal syndrome).

If a hormonal imbalance occurs due to natural circumstances, such as childbirth, medical attention is not required, as it returns to normal on its own. After an abortion, medications are taken that normalize hormonal levels.

During the period of treatment you must refrain from:

• sexual intercourse;
• physical activity;
• bad habits.

Spa treatment is useful.

Vitamins

Vitamins and minerals are necessary to eliminate the effects of hormonal imbalances, and directly normalizing hormonal levels:

• A– normalizes progesterone levels, participates in the production of sex hormones;
• B– the entire group, including folic acid, helps improve well-being, participates in the processes of conception, pregnancy development, and determines libido;

• E– necessary for the functioning of the thyroid gland during pregnancy;
• C– participates in the process of hormone production by the adrenal glands.

Homeopathic remedies

To normalize hormonal levels, homeopathic remedies are prescribed, which are considered safer, although you should also be careful when taking them and take them only as prescribed by a doctor.

Hormone therapy

When prescribing hormonal therapy, individual hormone levels are taken into account. If the disorders are not critical, oral contraceptives can be used to normalize hormones - Zhanin, Yarina. In other cases, it is necessary to determine a therapeutic course and use hormonal drugs with a therapeutic dosage of hormones.

For example, if the ovaries are underdeveloped, estrogen-containing drugs are taken to compensate for organ dysfunction and normalize the menstrual cycle. Estrogen and progesterone are taken in increased dosages for dysfunction of the ovaries and hypothalamus, which leads to normalization of the ovulatory cycle.

Injections of chronic human gonadotropin and follicle-stimulating hormone are necessary for follicle growth.

Duphaston - taken for progesterone deficiency. Its active substance is dydrogesterone. The dosage is adjusted by the doctor.

The treatment regimen varies depending on the disease:

Metipred. The active ingredient is methylprednisolone. The drug is taken when there is a threat of spontaneous abortion due to increased testosterone levels. Prescription form: tablets or intramuscular injections in severe cases.

Utrozhestan. The drug regulates progesterone and estrogen levels by increasing progesterone production and decreasing estrogen levels. It is advisable to take the drug in the second half of the cycle (after ovulation and before day 26), when the role of progesterone increases.

Indications for use: irregular menstrual cycle, delay and absence of menstruation, scanty discharge. Duration of use: pregnancy planning and up to 27 weeks after conception. The drug is discontinued gradually. Hormonal ointments and suppositories can be used as prescribed by a doctor. The course of therapy with hormone-containing drugs is usually 3 months.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies will help stabilize female hormonal levels. However, plants can also have harmful properties. They contain hormone-like substances of plant origin, which can be harmful to the body in increased dosages.

1. To stabilize the cycle, it is recommended to take infusions and decoctions based on calendula, nettle, and meadow clover.
2. For menopause, folk remedies based on mint, lemon balm, St. John's wort, sage (contains phytoestrogens, so products based on it help prevent estrogen deficiency), lily of the valley, and black crow will help.
3. Oregano activates the production of female sex hormones.
4. Fenugreek is taken after childbirth, for painful discharge.
5. Black cumin oil is used for infertility.
6. Flax oil normalizes estrogen levels.
7. Potentilla cinquefoil will help normalize progesterone levels.

How to use some of the above plants and oils should be considered in more detail. To normalize hormonal levels, black cumin oil is used. Dosage: 1 tsp, separately from meals. The oil will be more effective if taken before meals, and it will be better digested after meals.

The product is combined with hormonal therapy, but the oil cannot be taken simultaneously with hormone-containing tablets. There should be a break of at least 3 hours between medications.

Flax oil contains a significant amount of phytoestrogens, including lignin. It can be taken to reduce the symptoms of menopause. Dosage: 2 tbsp. You can use it to dress salads. The effect will be noticeable in 1-2 weeks.

Sage activates the process of endometrial formation, promotes the maturation of follicles, which increases the likelihood of conception. Doctors recommend taking water decoctions and infusions of sage orally, while simultaneously conducting therapy with Duphaston and Utrozhestan at the beginning of the cycle.

One of the infusion recipes: 1 tsp. leaves are brewed with slightly cooled water after boiling (1 tbsp), infused, then filtered. Dosage: 1⁄4 tbsp. 3 rubles/day It is not recommended to take the infusion in the evening.

It is important to know that the plant is contraindicated:

• for fibroids, endometriosis;
• hypersensitivity;
• problems with the thyroid gland;
• increased estrogen levels;
• during lactation and in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Throughout the entire cycle, you can take wormwood, sage and boron uterus - each plant on certain days:

• wormwood – from 1-5 days;
• sage – from 6-15 days;
• boron uterus - from 16-25 days.

Wormwood increases monthly bleeding. Recipe: 2 tbsp. herbs for 1 tbsp. hot boiled water. Then the container is placed in a steam bath for 15 minutes. Take 2 tbsp. 30 minutes before meals, 3 times a day. Sage is taken strictly before ovulation. 1 tsp Brew 1 tbsp in a thermos. water, leave for 15-20 minutes. The strained solution is taken 20-30 minutes before meals.

Borovoy uterus take 1 tsp. for 1 tbsp. Brew and insist. Drink 0.5 tbsp. 2 rubles/day Infusions are taken for 3 months. It is recommended to combine herbal medicine with taking vitamins.

Fenugreek seeds increase estrogen and prolactin levels in the body. It can be taken in the form of powder, decoctions or infusions. Tea is prepared from the powder by brewing it. The infusion is prepared in a thermos for 2 minutes. For 1 tbsp. seeds take 1 tbsp. water.

To reduce the duration of menstruation and reduce their pain, brew goose cinquefoil: 1 tsp. herbs for 1 tbsp. boiling water

Take the product 2 times a day. The course of treatment begins a week before the onset of menstruation and ends with the onset of menstruation. 1 tbsp. sacred vitex brew 2 tbsp. boiling water in a thermos and leave for 6-8 hours in the thermos. The infusion stimulates ovulation and helps stabilize the cycle.

Diet

Hormonal levels in women can be normalized, simultaneously getting rid of the consequences of its imbalance, such as obesity, fatigue, bad mood, with the help of a balanced diet. In addition to avoiding fatty, fried, and alcoholic drinks, it is necessary to include in the menu foods that affect female hormonal levels, that is, containing vitamins A and E, as well as phytohormones.

Must be used:

• fish;
• soy products;
• legumes;
• cabbage;
• spinach;
• eggs;
• pumpkin seeds;
• nuts, dates, pomegranate - to increase estrogen levels;
• wild yam for progesterone deficiency;
• vegetable oil;
• carrot;
• persimmon;
• apples;
• dried fruits;
• berries.

Experts note the benefits of juice therapy and fasting days for cleansing the body naturally.

Regime and lifestyle

Supporting the body, along with diet, will allow:

Menstrual irregularities, infertility, early menopause, diseases of the genital organs in women are associated with hormonal imbalance, an increase in the level of some hormones and a decrease in the level of others. Depending on the complexity of the disease, treatment may include taking vitamins, homeopathic, hormonal medications or folk remedies.

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Causes of hormonal imbalance in women:

Symptoms of hormonal imbalances:

A perfect model appearance, regular and easy periods, a friendly and even character... This complex of individual characteristics is traditionally considered ideal, but is rarely encountered in everyday life. There are many reasons for this, but even the most self-conscious ladies understand deep down that they don’t want to hear the truthful answer to the eternal question “My light, mirror, tell me...”. And their hormonal background is responsible for this state of affairs. They rarely pay special attention to it, preferring to treat not the root cause, but the consequence. After all, most of women’s ailments are caused precisely by an imbalance of hormones in the body, and not by the action of external factors or individual characteristics of the body. But we have to admit that both doctors and their patients are more willing to treat “traditional” diseases...

Normalizing hormonal levels is a difficult task, but with the right approach it can be done. You may have to reconsider your long-term habits, change your diet and pay more attention to a healthy lifestyle, but the result is worth it. You won’t be able to completely forget about doctors, but you can make visits to the antenatal clinic less burdensome.

Choose a treatment strategy with your doctor

Generalized algorithm of actions

1. Find out the root cause. Hormones are produced by the endocrine glands (there are more than 100 of them), so before you begin “military operations,” you need to understand what you have to fight with. It is impossible to do this at home, so you need to start with a visit to the doctor.
2. Follow your diet. We will discuss the details below, but if you are used to having sandwiches for breakfast, lunch at McDonald's, and dinner around 11 pm, it would be too naive to count on a positive result.
3. Remember the benefits of exercise. You will be surprised, but you can walk to the nearest store, and replace half a day in the beauty salon with a workout in the fitness center.
4. Don't stay up past midnight so you can jump to attention in the morning with the first roosters. The 8 hours of rest allotted to the body is not a whim, but an urgent necessity.
5. Get rid of bad habits. 50 grams of red wine with dinner won't hurt you, but if you change the bottle in the refrigerator every 2-3 days, it's already too much. But cigarettes should go into the trash bin without any reservations.
6. Be positive. If you believe in success, then everything will definitely work out.

Attention! Drug adjustment of a woman’s hormonal levels should be carried out strictly under the supervision of a specialist. A review of the appropriate drugs, as well as individual selection of dosage, is beyond the scope of this material and cannot be objective outside of medical prescription!

Is it possible to correct hormonal levels at home? If you have already visited a doctor and agreed on treatment tactics with him, then yes. Moreover, no special effort is required from you. After all, many deviations can be dealt with with a properly selected diet or by following a gentle daily routine.

Estrogen (sex hormone)

Estrogen is the sex hormone

The attractiveness of a woman, her good mood, level of physical and mental activity, and the ability to normally conceive and bear a child depend on it. It also helps the cardiovascular system and is involved in calcium absorption.

• The main source of natural estrogen is soy, yoghurt, milk, butter and hard cheeses.
• Traditional medicine suggests using tinctures and decoctions based on hops, arnica, linden, licorice root, sage, ginseng and chamomile to normalize the level of the sexuality hormone.
• Drinking beer to increase estrogen levels is a vicious and harmful practice.

Cortisol

Foods high in ascorbic acid will correct cortisol imbalance

Its excess in the body can cause puffy cheeks, morning depressed mood, poor sleep, chronic depression, constant stress and fat folds in the waist area.

• Herbal medicine and folk remedies. Siberian ginseng, St. John's wort, licorice, ginkgo biloba, eleutherococcus, and sea buckthorn will help you. Fish oil has also proven itself to be quite good.
• Choose regular tea as your morning tonic rather than traditional strong coffee.
• Give preference to foods high in ascorbic acid. These are green bell peppers, citrus fruits, potatoes. In winter, you should take multivitamin complexes and add lemon to your tea.

Somatropin (growth hormone)

A protein diet and exercise will compensate for the lack of somatropin

In charge of strengthening muscles, restoring the body after prolonged physical and mental stress, and is directly involved in shaping our mood. Consequently, a lack of somatropin leads to a decrease in performance, the appearance of “extra” centimeters at the waist, and makes the muscles flabby and weak.

• High protein foods increase growth hormone levels. Give preference to lean meat, poultry and sea fish.
• Set aside a few hours a week for sports (ball games, cycling, gym).
• Give up bad habits.

Melatonin (sleep hormone)

Adding bananas, rice and corn to your diet will increase your melatonin levels.

It promotes muscle relaxation, reduces the level of adrenaline in the blood and creates the right background for proper rest.

• Take special complexes high in calcium, magnesium and vitamin B
• Add bananas, rice and corn to your daily diet.
• Make sure there is good ventilation and natural light in the bedroom.

Leptin (satiety hormone)

The main condition for leptin production is sound sleep.

Its lack provokes a constant feeling of hunger, which has the most negative effect on the figure..

• The best supplier of leptin is Omega-3 polyunsaturated acids. They are found in some fatty fish, nuts and sunflowers.
• A necessary condition for the production of the satiety hormone is proper sleep. Don't limit yourself to a night's rest. A short nap (30-40 minutes) during the day will also help.

Serotonin (hormone of joy)

Dark chocolate promotes serotonin production

The informal name is mood hormone. After all, it is the lack of serotonin that provokes a feeling of dissatisfaction with life, fatigue and weakness.

• The easiest way to control the level of the joy hormone is on the culinary front. In addition to traditional dark chocolate, you can also try turkey, eggs, lean beef, chicken and hard cheese.
• Avoid alcoholic drinks, coffee and any yeast products.

Estradiol (femininity hormone)

The presence of meat, fish, fresh vegetables and fruits in the diet will increase estradiol levels

Chronic fatigue, a tendency to depression, menstrual irregularities and excess weight are all a consequence of a lack of the main female hormone. But the optimal level of estradiol ensures smooth skin, firm and attractive breasts, as well as high overall body tone.

• Review your diet. Dishes made from lean meats and fish, eggs and vegetables will help you. And don't forget about fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Minimize consumption of pasta, bread, coffee, legumes and beer.

Progesterone

Progesterone normalizes fat levels in tissues

A normal level of this hormone is a necessary condition for conception, gestation and subsequent lactation.. It is also involved in the digestion process, regulates the menstrual cycle and normalizes the level of fat in tissues.

• Add sweet red peppers, raw nuts, avocados, raspberries and olives to your diet. Progesterone is also found in many types of fish, seeds and pumpkin juice.

Insulin

The hormone maintains the natural level of glucose in the blood, increases the permeability of cell membranes, participates in many metabolic processes in the body, helps in the transport of amino acids and suppresses the activity of enzymes that break down fats. It is important to understand that a lack of insulin is no less harmful than its excess. It is not found in food, but the characteristics of our diet can both slow down and speed up its formation.

• Insulin catalysts: beef, fish, dairy products, confectionery and baked goods, pasta, fruits, oatmeal and hard cheeses.
• Insulin Slowers: Legumes, grains, low-fat dairy, most vegetables, nuts, avocado, pear, pomegranate and citrus fruits (excluding tangerines).
• If you eat the main amount of food in the first half of the day and split it into 4-5 times, insulin production is noticeably reduced. The opposite is also true: a hearty dinner, which accounts for half of the daily requirement, increases the level of this hormone.

Dopamine (pleasure hormone)

Dopamine levels increase significantly during sex

It is responsible for mood and promotes the transmission of pleasure impulses to the brain, ensures concentration, normalizes kidney function, guarantees proper sleep, slows down gastric peristalsis and has the most positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

• Foods that promote the production of dopamine: fish, beets, fruits (bananas, strawberries, apples), chocolate, infusions and teas from dandelion, nettle, ginseng.
• If you want to increase the level of this hormone, do not neglect carnal pleasures: during sex, the concentration of dopamine increases significantly.

Histamine

It regulates essential functions the body, dilates blood vessels, stimulates the production of gastric juice and enhances the contraction of the muscles of the uterus. But excess histamine can provoke an allergic reaction, which sometimes ends in anaphylactic shock.

Hormonal imbalance in women, symptoms and treatment are sometimes very difficult to determine. What signs will tell you that your hormones are going haywire? After all, our health, both physical and emotional, often depends on hormonal levels.

Hello everyone, dear readers. Svetlana Morozova is with you. One of my friends said that women are a cocktail of hormones, plus beautiful eyes. Well, it's hard to disagree, right? Today we will tell you how to identify a violation and how to bring everything back to normal.

Hormonal imbalance in women: symptoms, treatment: violators

Of course, hormones are all important. But now we will look at those specifically for women's health. And for this we are responsible for progesterone, estrogen, prolactin and yes, although many people associate it only with men. And an imbalance of even one hormone immediately affects the general condition.

So, what are they signs They will say that the hormones have gone crazy:

Hormonal imbalance in women: symptoms, treatment - how to overcome

How to restore hormonal balance? I’ll tell you what is usually done in such cases:

• If prescribed by a doctor, we take hormonal medications. This is almost always the case.
• We drink dietary supplements and herbs. Folk remedies based on St. John's wort, wormwood, yarrow, a mixture of marigolds, chamomile, motherwort, horsetail, cinquefoil, centaury, nettle, peppermint, and shepherd's purse help restore women's background. Check with your doctor about each product; there are contraindications.
• . If there is a lack of estradiol, flour cannot be consumed and should be reduced to a minimum - estradiol is removed from the body. But we need more. With progesterone deficiency, on the contrary, there is a bias towards fruits and berries, especially where there is a lot of vitamin C. And don’t skim your diet; healthy fats are the best friends of women’s health.
• Getting rid of excess weight. with hormonal imbalance? We eat healthy food, we spend more calories than we consume. , drink enough, go to bed no later than 22:00.

Most likely, hormonal imbalance will prevent you from losing weight quickly and easily. But do not despair, sooner or later your efforts will be crowned with success. And do not take emergency measures such as fasting diets. In most cases, they only make things worse.

Sometimes it’s worth going to a psychotherapist; obesity is mostly a psychological problem. When the brain resists health, hormones are sure to rebel.

• Let's get enough sleep. No less than 7 and no more than 9 hours. Otherwise, physiological rhythms are disrupted and hormonal problems begin.
• Falling in love. If you are married, so much the better! Sometimes there is no better medicine than regular quality treatment. With your loved one, of course.
  
• We walk a lot. Ideally, take a vacation and go somewhere for a week or at least a couple of days. To my mother, to the sea, to a sanatorium. To where you are happy.
• Let's give up bad habits. Really, that's enough. If you're waiting for a special sign to quit, this is it.
• Aromatherapy. Sit in the twilight with candles, drip your favorite essential oil onto the aroma lamp... Or even better - do the same thing, but while lying in a warm bath. Essential oils work wonders.
• Massage, acupuncture (acupuncture). Similar to aromatherapy - calming, improving blood circulation, activating sleeping areas.
• . Any, but yoga is most often recommended, it is very useful for hormones and in general.
  
• Comfortable clothes. Do not wear pants that are too tight, as they interfere with blood circulation to the pelvic organs. For women, dresses and skirts are the most correct, healthy, natural choice. When you feel like a woman with all your heart, sooner or later your body will begin to sing along.
• Needlework. Feminine energy is always the energy of creativity. And sometimes it is precisely because we do not allow our energy to run wild that hormonal imbalances appear.

Why do hormones go wrong?

What are the reasons that bring discord to one of the most important areas in a woman’s health:

1. Stress. A woman is a restless and energetic creature by nature. But this does not mean that you can harness yourself to a cart and drag it tirelessly, like a horse. If you are constantly overexerting yourself, think about it. Is it worth it? You can always change something. Work, family charter. The keeper of the hearth must also rest. This is the law.
   
2. Childbirth. Postpartum is nothing new to anyone. Hormones are still jumping.
3. Abortions, miscarriages, operations. Is it possible to have normal hormonal levels after aggressive interventions in the female sphere? Hardly.
4. Bad dream. It's clear here.
5. Poor nutrition. Here too.
6. Thyroid diseases. The thyroid gland regulates metabolic processes and affects the sexual sphere. Therefore, if its operation is disrupted, many functions suffer.
7. Infectious diseases. Especially STIs – sexually transmitted ones.
8. Physical overexertion. Why do you think many professional athletes experience infertility and do not have periods? Some girls abuse gyms, work hard.
9. Bad ecology. Residents of megacities are much more likely to encounter hormonal imbalances. 3 times more often than those who live in quiet towns.
   
10. Sex life. Starting too early (or too late), irregular sexual intercourse, frigidity, psychological barriers that prevent you from relaxing and having fun - all this has a very direct effect.

Take care of yourself, take care of your health. It is always easier to cure a disease in the early stages.

It’s not for nothing that they say that a woman’s purpose is love. Love yourself and everyone around you, appreciate every moment, take care of your health, nutrition, rest, appearance, mental balance. If you want to attract happiness, become its personification. And everything will get better, and the hormones will be in order.

See you soon on my blog. Bye everyone!

Instructions

It is not difficult to determine the lack of production of a particular hormone - each hormone has specific ones, which, in case of its deficiency or, conversely, an excess in the body. If you have a tendency to excessive swelling, and swelling especially affects your face in the morning, you may have an excess of the hormone cortisol, caused by prolonged worries and stress, depression and constant fatigue.

The cause of hormonal imbalances may be a decrease in thyroid function. In order to restore efficiency and activity, eat more iodine-containing foods - including fish, seafood, seaweed and algae.

Take vitamins with active iodine components. Eat more fruits - persimmons, chokeberries, prunes, apples, cherries, dates, etc. It is also useful to eat vegetables - beets, carrots, tomatoes, onions, herbs, lettuce. Limit your consumption of fatty meats and include cauliflower and radishes in your diet.

Every person has a hormone in their body that is produced by the pituitary gland. You can improve the state of this hormone by eating foods containing protein - fish, poultry, meat, protein shakes. Limit your coffee intake and don't forget about physical activity.

Men also experience deficiency of the female hormone (testosterone) from time to time. To increase the concentration of estradiol in the body, include foods containing animal protein in your diet, avoid excessive consumption of flour products, as well as coffee and tobacco.

To increase testosterone levels, men need to include zinc-containing foods in their diet. Honey, bee pollen and royal jelly will help maintain normal male hormone levels. Also healthy are fatty sea fish, red meat, cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, seafood and oatmeal.

The hormone of calm - progesterone - is responsible for a peaceful and serene state, allowing the body to maintain health and calm. To maintain the balance of this hormone, consume vitamin C and P, citrus fruits, rose hips, currants, and other fruits.

If there is not enough joy and happiness in your life, you may have a deficiency of the hormone serotonin, the production of which can be increased by eating dark chocolate, white meat, eggs, cheese, lentils, tomatoes and mushrooms, as well as dates, figs, bananas and plums. To avoid causing serotonin deficiency, avoid alcohol, tobacco, excessive coffee and energy drinks, as well as yeast products and sugar.

Metabolism in the female body is unthinkable without the participation of hormones. They are responsible for a woman’s attractive appearance and good mood, control the reproductive system and guarantee the ability to have offspring. Hormonal balance is a finely regulated system; many internal and external reasons can change the volume of one hormone produced, which leads to a general malfunction in the system. It is fundamentally important to normalize a woman’s hormonal levels in a timely manner to prevent disruptions in the functioning of internal organs and the development of dangerous diseases.

How to normalize hormones in women

To carry out competent treatment, you will need the help of a specialist who will examine the patient in detail. It is not easy to normalize hormones in women, but several special methods of complex therapy have been developed, familiar to an experienced doctor, which allow you to recover as quickly as possible. The symptoms of a hormonal disorder are quite obvious and understandable to the doctor.

The external manifestations of the disorder are quite vivid, but a woman often thinks that they arise due to poor care of the body and face or due to weather conditions. Patients with such pathologies have disturbed menstrual cycles, they complain of general malaise and causeless fatigue.

They experience the following symptoms.

• Skin that is too dry or too oily.
• Brittle nails.
• Hair loss.
• The occurrence of pimples and acne.
• Chronic fatigue.
• Malfunctions of the monthly cycle.
• Heavy or scanty menstrual flow.

Balance can be restored after complex treatment, which is selected by a doctor only after a thorough diagnosis and test results. After a gynecological examination, the doctor will check the compliance of the main sex hormones - and. The patient may then be referred to an endocrinologist to have her thyroid and parathyroid hormones checked. After this, a decision is made on how to normalize the woman’s hormones.

If the diagnosis reveals that hormonal processes in the body are disrupted, urgent adjustments are required. An excess or deficiency of hormones becomes the root cause of oncology, the formation of cancerous tumors, and chronic diseases.

In addition to hormonal problems, the examination can reveal an infectious or bacterial disease that requires the prescription of antibiotics. In such cases, the hormonal balance stabilizes after recovery from the infection.

Nutritional balance

In case of hormonal imbalance, eating a balanced diet is important for full recovery. Sometimes it is possible to restore health without pills, only on the basis healthy image life. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of products and those that help the body produce hormones.

Milk and lactic acid products will help. Vitamin E, which is a stimulator of the endocrine system, has a positive effect on sex hormones. It is advisable to prepare the diet with the obligatory presence of vegetable oils (sunflower, flaxseed, olive), but they should not be abused either.

Any product or medicine in the correct dosage heals, but in the wrong dosage it harms.

The following products will help replenish missing hormones:

• sprouted wheat;
• legumes;
• spinach and other greens;
• egg (especially the yolk).

It is important to have the right weight, extra pounds are harmful, but thin women often become patients of endocrinologists. Any woman's diet should include animal fats and dairy products. The doctor definitely recommends that girls with low weight include foods considered fatty (meat, high-fat milk, butter) in their diet.

Including phytohormones in the diet helps compensate for hormonal deficiency. Phytohormones include:

• soy deficiency;
• legumes;
• tomatoes;
• eggplant;
• coffee;
• beer.

There are a lot of phytohormones in vegetables and fruits; all foods should be consumed in moderation so that the balance in the body is not disturbed.

Physical exercise

A prerequisite for successful treatment of hormonal imbalance is physical activity. Exercise, gymnastics, moderate sports or dancing significantly improves the state of hormones. The doctor recommends an individual program of action for each woman, depending on her work and health status.

If you don’t have enough time for physical activity, you can simply walk to work or the store. Try to drive less, refuse the elevator, and walk more. The main thing in such activities is their regularity, then it is possible to normalize hormones in women without taking medications.

Night sleep

Not only activity, but also proper rest will help you recover. Modern city life is fraught with frequent stressful situations and psycho-emotional stress, leading to hormonal imbalances. Proper rest is an important factor in longevity, so you need to set aside time for proper sleep.

You cannot increase the amount of work done in a day due to lack of sleep. Sleep will help you cope with physical and psychological stress. You need to sleep at least eight hours a day. You need to go to bed no later than ten o'clock in the evening in order to have time to fall asleep before the body begins to produce the hormone melatonin. This hormone is produced only at night, in complete darkness. During the night, the body restores the strength spent during the day, preparing for future physical activity.

The influence of habits on hormones

Alcoholic drinks and smoking are unsafe for health. Alcohol in small doses is good for the heart, but these are very small doses - no more than one glass of red wine per day. Abuse of ethyl alcohol is harmful, and smoking is harmful in any dose.

You can often find smokers arguing that they shouldn’t suddenly quit cigarettes. This is a completely erroneous point of view. The preservation of the endocrine system is more important than the pathological desire to take the next dose of nicotine. Without the harmful effects of ethyl and nicotine tars, treatment of hormonal pathologies occurs much faster and with greater efficiency.

Folk remedies

Hormonal problems were observed in women at all times, then they were treated with folk remedies, or more precisely, with herbs with phytohormones. Such terms were not used then, but every herbalist knew how to help a woman who was feeling unwell.

The most effective in treating metabolic disorders are tinctures and decoctions of medicinal herbs. They are used individually or in complex treatment. Flax seeds, red clover and many other herbs will help restore balance.

• To prepare an infusion of bumblebee cones, they must first be steamed in a glass of hot boiled water. The hops should stand in the water until it cools, and after half an hour the tincture can be drunk half a glass after meals. Repeat the medication daily for 30 days.
• Oregano tincture is prepared from fresh raw materials; dry herb is less effective in this case. Fresh herbs are crushed, a tablespoon of the mixture is taken and poured with half a glass of boiling water. The medicine is infused and taken a teaspoon daily during the day.
• For sage tincture you will need dry leaves. Take a liter of boiling water and brew four tablespoons of sage in it. You need to drink half a glass of sage tincture for ten days. It is important to start treatment on the sixteenth day of the menstrual cycle.
• One of the most powerful sources of estradiol is flax seed, which does not need to be brewed and can simply be added to food. You need to eat a teaspoon of seed a day. The course lasts three months, after which it is necessary to take rest for the liver. After a month, if necessary, the course is repeated.

Medications

The hormonal system is surprisingly flexible, it responds to the slightest change in conditions. It takes a long time to recover with the help of pills; they should be prescribed by an experienced doctor so as not to disturb the fragile system.

You cannot prescribe hormonal pills on your own; competent preliminary diagnosis will be required.

There are a lot of hormones in the body, it is important to find out which substance is deficient in a particular woman. After examination and clinical tests, the necessary synthetic hormones are selected to compensate for the deficiency. During reproductive age and after childbirth, in most cases, oral contraceptives with combined effects are prescribed.

There are a huge number of birth control pills produced, they all differ in composition and dosage.

Therefore, choosing pills like your friend’s because they helped her is a colossal mistake. By acting so carelessly, you can undermine your health.

During menopause, you need completely different medications than at 20 years old. Even if a woman over 40 menstruates and is preparing to conceive a child, this does not mean that her hormonal levels correspond to what they were in her youth.

Special treatment is provided for people planning to have a child. If the results of the tests reveal a deficiency of the hormone progesterone, then a synthetic analogue is prescribed in the second phase of the cycle. Usually this drug is in tablets, but sometimes injections are prescribed.

If the gynecologist finds out that the process of conception is inhibited due to the immaturity of the egg, then a deficiency of the hormone estrogen is diagnosed. Sometimes the cause of infertility is excess testosterone production. Then the patient is prescribed a drug that reduces testosterone levels.

To normalize a woman’s hormonal levels, you need to worry about the presence in her body of vitamins and microelements necessary for normal functioning. Hormones are especially negatively affected by a lack of substances such as vitamins B and E. Vitamin therapy should be prescribed by the attending physician.