Our body has multiple hormones that regulate our body in optimal range. However, when any of these hormones, goes above or below, their desired levels than our body starts functioning abnormally. And as a side effect there can be development of multiple issues like PCOD/ PCOS, Acne, pimples, breakouts, fertility issues, irregular periods and more.
Hormones are signalling molecules that tell cells, tissues and organs what to do and how to do. They are in charge of important functions like metabolism, heart rate, sleep, mood etc. For women, hormone fluctuation is a part and parcel of life owing majorly to the monthly menstrual cycle. It changes before periods, after it, during bleeding, pregnancy and menopause. This imbalance is very common in oestrogen, progesterone, adrenaline and steroid hormones. However, if it goes beyond a limit that it affects our physical and mental state, then it needs to be addressed at its earliest.
Thyroid disorders: Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism are conditions that disrupt normal levels of thyroid hormone which can also fluctuate the reproductive hormones.
Pregnancy: Hormonal changes at this time are very normal but it gets beyond control in case of complications such as gestational diabetes.
Menopause: Transition to menopause is naturally accompanied with shifts in the levels of reproductive hormones. It occurs at the age of 45-55 and decreases the levels of oestrogen and progesterone in the blood.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: PCOS is a condition in which too many eggs are formed in the ovaries. Women suffering from this experience frequent and drastic changes in the levels of reproductive hormones.
Diet: The food we eat significantly impacts the production and secretion of hormones by acting directly on the gut and by changing the concentration of various metabolites.
Exercise: Regular exercise releases endorphins that boost your overall health and maintain the hormonal levels. That being said, too rigorous or heavy exercise can cause rapid weight loss, weakness and disrupt the hormonal balance.
Lifestyle: An active lifestyle helps your hormones work well. It enhances their receptivity, signalling and sensitivity.
Birth control pills: Using birth control pills flood our blood with synthetic progesterone. Unsupervised, regular use can stop ovulation and wear out the inner lining of the uterus. It can also cause oestrogen dominance.
Ovarian or adrenal tumours: Cancerous growth in the ovaries and adrenal glands disrupt the production of hormones.
Hypopituitarism: This is a very rare disorder in which the pituitary gland fails to produce a few hormones. It can affect various important functions like growth, reproduction and metabolism.
Premature Ovarian Failure: In this, menopause sets in and the ovaries stop functioning before the age of 40. The levels of oestrogen and progesterone goes down.
Pituitary tumours: Growth of unnecessary cell mass in the pituitary gland wrongly signals the cells to produce more prolactin, the milk producing hormone. Similarly, it can disturb other hormones under the control of the pituitary gland.
Autoimmune oophoritis: Autoimmunity is a condition in which the fighter cells of the body start attacking their own cells as though they are pathogens. If these cells start destroying the ovarian cells, then it leads to inflammation and hormonal imbalance.
Irregular menstrual cycle: A timely menstrual cycle on a regular basis occurs only if your hormones are well balanced. Thus, if your periods are occurring too frequently or after a long gap, then you should get your hormone levels checked.
Sudden changes in mood: Change in hormone levels cause lot of mood swings even causing anxiety and depression.
Fatigue: Hormonal imbalance can play havoc with your energy levels. For example, excessive progesterone makes you feel very sleepy and low thyroid levels makes you very tired.
Insomnia: Some hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone can cause sleeplessness especially in premenstrual and pregnant women.
Hair loss: Fluctuating levels of oestrogen, progesterone or even thyroid glands cause excessive hair thinning and hair loss. This is the main reason why women in menopause often experience hair loss.
Changes in libido: Studies show that changing hormonal levels have a very significant effect on your sex drive. Low levels of ovarian hormones like oestrogen and progesterone decrease your sex drive.
At SRIAAS, we understand that hormonal imbalance can impact many areas of a woman’s health, from mood changes to irregular menstrual cycles. Our treatments are designed to support the body in a natural and holistic way. We follow a wellness approach that focuses on restoring harmony within the mind, body, and overall system. Our experienced practitioners at SRIAAS use a combination of plant-based remedies, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle recommendations to help improve hormonal balance in females. We aim to identify and address the root cause of the imbalance rather than only reducing symptoms, ensuring long-term improvement.
Our care plans are personalized, keeping in mind the unique needs and body patterns of each individual. By promoting internal stability and supporting the body’s natural healing processes, SRIAAS offers a gentle and sustainable method to manage hormonal concerns, helping women regain control of their health and experience a more balanced and energetic life.
There are two major reasons of compromised fertility in case of hormonal imbalance:
Stress triggers the release of cortisol, famously known as the stress hormone. This puts you at a risk of various physical and mental health problems such as high blood pressure, headaches, anxiety and depression.
Oestrogen, progesterone and thyroid are the major hormones that can interfere with fertility. In addition, hormones like prolactin, Anti-Mullerian hormone(AMH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH) also affect it.