Hormonal Imbalance Affects Body Functions

Hormonal Imbalance Affects Body Functions

Hormones are chemicals that are secreted by the endocrine system. They travel through the blood stream to organs and tissues, regulating most bodily processes. Hormones regulate sleep, heart rate, body temperature, development and growth, sexual functions, stress level and moods, appetite and many more functions of body.

There are two types of female hormones, Steroid and Peptide. Steroid hormones include Estrogen, Cholesterol, Testosterone, Progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA and Aldosterone. The Peptide hormones are Thyroid Releasing Hormone, Vasopressin, Growth Hormone, Prolactin, Corticotrophin, Insulin and Glucagon. The Beta-estradiol, Estrone and Estriol are a part of the Steroid Estrogen hormones. They secrete from the endocrine glands in the body, which are controlled by the pituitary gland in the brain. A hormonal imbalance can cause:

·         Fatigue & Exhaustion

·         Weight Gain

·         Increased Stress

·         Mood Swings/Irritability

·         Poor Concentration

·         Poor Memory

·         Hot Flushes

·         Night Sweats

·         Lack Of Libido

·         Depression/Anxiety

A hormone imbalance is when there is too little or too much of one of the hormones. Everyone experiences imbalance in hormones at different times during life or when the endocrine gland is not working properly. The Progesterone hormone regulates the menstrual cycle and in vital in insuring a healthy pregnancy. It also controls the performance of the hormone Estrogen balancing the effects of too much of it. If the Progesterone hormone is too low, the Estrogen hormone will be out of control affecting sleep, bone strength, response to stress and blood sugar balance.

A woman’s key life stages include puberty, pregnancy and menopause. During puberty, the ovaries are stimulated by the hormones LH and FSH, which are secreted by the pituitary gland. Menstruation starts after the girl finishes a growing spurt of about four years. During pregnancy, the ovaries produce excessive amounts of Estrogen and Progesterone, which sustain the pregnancy. The walls of the uterus thicken and blood supply to the uterus and breast increase circulation. The stage leading up to menopause begins around the age of forty and ends about fifty-two. The menopause and post-menopause stage cause the most problems for women because of the hormonal changes.

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