{"id":23926,"date":"2021-04-05T21:31:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T21:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=23926"},"modified":"2021-04-08T22:49:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T22:49:19","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-hormonal-imbalance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-hormonal-imbalance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know If I Have a Hormonal Imbalance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<em>Think something&#8217;s up with your hormones? Learn how to identify symptoms of hormonal imbalance and understand their causes.<\/em>\r\n\r\nThe word \u201chormones\u201d may elicit memories of high school health class, in which a visibly uncomfortable teacher cringed through a lesson about puberty while fellow students tried\u2014and usually failed\u2014to keep straight faces.\r\n\r\nWhether your teacher was less than enthusiastic about the topic or these lessons took place too long ago to recall, you may be a bit foggy on the details of hormonal health as an adult.\r\n\r\nFor that reason, let\u2019s start with a quick refresher on the basics. Then, we&#8217;ll delve into how to know if you may have a hormonal imbalance yourself.\r\n<h2>What are hormones?<\/h2>\r\nHormones are fascinatingly complex substances that allow our bodies to function properly. They&#8217;re \u201cmessenger\u201d chemicals that glands (think: adrenal, pituitary, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hypothyroidism-vs-hyperthyroidism\/\">thyroid<\/a>) secrete into the bloodstream.\r\n\r\nThis complex system of glands and hormones is also known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/hormones-and-the-endocrine-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">endocrine system<\/a>. It essentially it tells our bodies what to do, how to do it, and when to do it to keep us alive.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s important to understand that the human body creates much more than just sex hormones, such as estrogen and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/male-hormonal-imbalance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">testosterone<\/a>. In fact, there are dozens of hormones that our bodies produce on a regular basis that influence bodily functions, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>respiration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>metabolism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>reproduction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sensory perception<\/li>\r\n \t<li>movement<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sexual development and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/causes-of-low-libido-in-women\/\">libido<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>growth<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Major Hormones + Functions<\/h2>\r\n\u201cThere are many textbooks that just cover hormones and hormone imbalances,\u201d says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kindbody.com\/team\/dr-lynn-westphal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lynn Westphal, MD, FACOG<\/a>, a reproductive endocrinologist at Kindbody. The vast literature indicates how complex hormones truly are.\r\n\r\nFor a quick guide, here&#8217;s a brief overview of some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hormone.org\/your-health-and-hormones\/glands-and-hormones-a-to-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the main players<\/a> in the human endocrine system and their primary functions.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>adrenaline:<\/strong> a crucial part of the body&#8217;s fight-or-flight response<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/stress-awareness-day-boost-happiness-lower-cortisol\/\">cortisol<\/a>:<\/strong> helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-blood-sugar-affects-food-cravings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">control blood sugar levels<\/a>, regulate metabolism, reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle\/\">inflammation<\/a>, and assist with memory formulation<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>estrogen:<\/strong> influences female physical features and reproduction (men have it too, but in smaller amounts)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>insulin:<\/strong> allows cells in muscles, fat, and liver to absorb glucose in the blood, which serves as energy for these cells<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>luteinizing hormone (LH):<\/strong> controls the function of ovaries in females and testes in males<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>melatonin:<\/strong> signals relaxation and lowers body temperature to aid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/mighty-night\/\">sleep<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>oxytocin:<\/strong> plays a crucial role in childbirth and assists male reproduction<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>progesterone:<\/strong> prepares the endometrium for pregnancy potential after ovulation<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>testosterone:<\/strong> controls male physical features (women have it too, but in smaller amounts)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>thyroid hormones:<\/strong> regulates weight, energy levels, internal temperature, skin health, and the growth of hair and nails<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"a6a299\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a6a299;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23963 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-causes-hormonal-imbalance-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Young couple at doctor's visit to discuss the causes of hormonal imbalance\" width=\"770\" height=\"519\" \/>\r\n<h2>What is hormonal imbalance?<\/h2>\r\nAn easy way to understand hormonal imbalance is to think of an assembly line.\r\n\r\nThe assembly line works at a good pace when hormones are balanced. This means that the endocrine system is functioning normally and our bodies are properly digesting, sleeping, storing fat, and more.\r\n\r\nBut when hormones are imbalanced, it means the endocrine system is in a state of confusion. It either tells the body to produce more or less of certain hormones. So, that assembly line has now either sped up to the point that things are starting to fly off the rails, or it has slowed down to a sluggish crawl.\r\n\r\nEither way, the assembly workers (hormones) are unable to work properly\u2014and disarray (imbalance) can ensue.\r\n<h2>Causes of Hormonal Imbalance<\/h2>\r\nBecause the endocrine system is made up of different glands, organs, and hormones, there are many reasons why hormones become imbalanced.\r\n\r\nWhile the causes are numerous, here are a few of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hormone.org\/what-is-endocrinology\/factors-that-affect-endocrine-function\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most common ones<\/a>:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>aging (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/natural-remedies-for-hot-flashes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menopause in women<\/a> and andropause in men)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>chronic health conditions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>stress<\/li>\r\n \t<li>environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>genetics<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>How do i know if I have a hormonal imbalance?<\/h2>\r\nDr. Westphal says that there&#8217;s a long list of symptoms related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitamins-for-hormonal-imbalance\/\">hormone imbalance<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFor brevity&#8217;s sake, we&#8217;ll take a look at six of the most common symptoms, which may help you detect if you have a hormonal imbalance.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"9d9994\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9d9994;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23960 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Acne-Symptoms-of-Hormonal-Imbalance-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Young man investigating his acne in the mirror, which is a common symptom of hormonal imbalance\" width=\"770\" height=\"488\" \/>\r\n<h3>1. Acne<\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">When it comes to acne, it&#8217;s very much like a canary in a coal mine. That is, flare-ups indicate that your skin is trying to tell you something.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSometimes the message is a temporary red flag, signaling that your body <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-skin-purging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">didn\u2019t react well<\/a> to a new cream, medication, or food. But in other situations\u2014particularly when acne is persistent\u2014it could be a symptom of hormone imbalance.\r\n\r\nAccording to the American Academy of Dermatology, women are more likely than men to develop acne as adults. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/acne\/causes\/acne-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">20 to 40 percent<\/a> of these cases, they never even developed acne as teenagers.\r\n\r\nThat said, medical experts still don\u2019t fully understand <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15556729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what causes acne<\/a>, but they&#8217;ve started to make connections between acne and specific hormones. Testosterone, for example, is known to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2923944\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stimulate sebum (oil) production<\/a>. If the body overproduces testosterone, excess sebum can clog pores and contribute to acne.\r\n\r\nAlso, the primary stress hormone, cortisol, can also <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17340019\/\">trigger testosterone production<\/a>. That said, if you&#8217;re chronically stressed out, breakouts can potentially result.\r\n<h3>2. Hair Loss<\/h3>\r\nBoth women and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-causes-hair-loss-in-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">men can experience hair loss<\/a> due to hormonal imbalance.\r\n\r\nBut let\u2019s clarify something first: Hair naturally falls out and grows back. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, men and women <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hair-loss\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day<\/a>. However, it&#8217;s cause for concern if the hair doesn\u2019t grow back.\r\n\r\nOne common form of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia. A 2020 Harvard Medical School article explains that this condition is \u201clikely related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/treating-female-pattern-hair-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">increased androgen activity<\/a>.\u201d\r\n\r\nIt then details two things that occur when people experience hair loss:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>It takes longer for new hair to grow back after it falls out.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The hair follicle becomes smaller and makes thinner, shorter hair.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"997d70\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #997d70;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23961 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Hirsuitism-Symptoms-of-Hormone-Imbalance-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with hirsutism (excess hair growth) shaving her legs with an electric razor\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" \/>\r\n<h3>3. Excess Hair Growth<\/h3>\r\nWe all have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/embracing-body-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">body hair<\/a> of some sort, and it actually serves an important purpose: It protects our skin.\r\n\r\nWomen\u2019s body hair is generally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/a_to_z\/hirsutism-a-to-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paler and finer<\/a> than men\u2019s body hair. But when women experience excessive body <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-hair-faster\/\">hair growth<\/a> that&#8217;s typically thick and dark, it results in a condition called hirsutism.\r\n\r\nHirsutism usually follows a \u201cmale pattern\u201d of hair growth. It can appear above the upper lip, around the areola, or on the lower abdomen, back, upper arms, pubic region, and inner thighs. Researchers at Monash University think these body parts are affected more than others because they&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/medicine\/sphpm\/units\/womenshealth\/info-4-health-practitioners\/hirsutism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more sensitive to androgens<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAnd yes: The same hormones that are linked to acne and hair loss are also connected to excessive hair growth in women.\r\n\r\nAndrogens stimulate hair follicles which, in turn, trigger hair growth. So if the body overproduces androgens, the hair follicles may create body hair that&#8217;s thicker, darker, and longer than normal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> If you&#8217;ve always had thick, dark body hair, then this may not be a sign of hormone imbalance. The Monash researchers connected body hair growth to hormone imbalance specifically on account of a recent change in hair growth.\r\n<h3>4. Fatigue<\/h3>\r\nSure, there are many reasons why we may feel exhausted. However, constant fatigue can be a symptom of hormone imbalance in both men and women.\r\n\r\nWhen chronic fatigue is related to hormone imbalance, it&#8217;s usually due to hypothyroidism, in which the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hypothyroidism-vs-hyperthyroidism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thyroid gland is underactive<\/a>. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/hypothyroidism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4.6 percent of people<\/a> in the US over the age of 12 have an underactive thyroid.\r\n\r\nAs we saw above, the thyroid plays an important role in managing the way our bodies use energy. When it&#8217;s underactive, it doesn&#8217;t produce the necessary hormones to function at regular levels.\r\n\r\nAs a result, a dip in thyroid hormones can lead you to become more tired and lethargic.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"464d4e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #464d4e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23959 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Low-Libido-Symptoms-of-Hormonal-Imbalance-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Sad woman with low libido sitting on the edge of the bed with her boyfriend unhappy about their sex life\" width=\"770\" height=\"495\" \/>\r\n<h3>5. Low Libido<\/h3>\r\nIn 2016, the University of Utah\u2019s health department reported that 20 to 25 percent of men and 40 percent of women <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcare.utah.edu\/the-scope\/shows.php?shows=0_ersyl78n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience bouts of a lack of interest in sex<\/a>.\r\n\r\nNot being in the mood from time to time is both common and normal. However, a low libido is more than just a temporary disinterest in sex, and hormonal imbalance may factor in if the change is sudden and persistent.\r\n\r\nA common cause of low libido in both men and women is a decrease in the production of androgens (and testosterone in particular). For women, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/womens-health\/yes-you-can-have-better-sex-in-midlife-and-in-the-years-beyond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lower\u00a0production of estrogen<\/a> can also weaken sex drive.\r\n\r\nFurther, low libido is also linked to aging due to hormonal changes that naturally occur later in life.\r\n<h3>6. Irregular Menstruation<\/h3>\r\nAside from hirsutism, another significant symptom of hormone imbalance in women is irregular menstruation.\r\n\r\nA normal menstrual cycle lasts about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=41&amp;ContentID=OvulationCalc\">21 to 35 days<\/a>. However, when hormones are out of balance, menstruation may occur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brown.edu\/campus-life\/health\/services\/sites\/brown.edu.campus-life.health.services\/files\/uploads\/Amenorrhea%2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">only once every few months<\/a>, indicating that the ovaries <a href=\"https:\/\/shcs.ucdavis.edu\/health-topic\/irregular-periods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aren&#8217;t releasing eggs<\/a>.\r\n\r\nPolycystic ovary syndrome (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/pcos\/\">PCOS<\/a>) is one of the most common conditions contributing to irregular menstruation. In fact, it&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.yale.edu\/obgyn\/yfc\/ourprograms\/fertility\/pcos\/aboutpcos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most common hormonal reproductive condition<\/a> in women, affecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/polycystic-ovary-syndrome\">10 percent<\/a> of women in the US.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to PCOS, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/obgyn\/pcos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overproduction of testosterone<\/a> or a lack of estrogen and progesterone disallows the ovaries to release an egg. Without this release, the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle can&#8217;t be trigged\u2014and without it, the menstrual cycle elongates.\r\n\r\nWhile PCOS may seem menacing, treatment plans from an endocrinologist, gynecologist, and\/or dietitian can help abate this condition.\r\n<h2>How to Address Hormonal Imbalance<\/h2>\r\nThe good news is that treating hormonal imbalance is both possible and in many cases, simple enough. If the case isn&#8217;t too severe, Dr. Westphal says medical professionals &#8220;can usually treat symptoms easily.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe earlier you identify a hormonal imbalance, the better you can remedy it. However, you can improve your symptoms even in the case of long-term issues.\r\n\r\nHere&#8217;s how to start.\r\n<h3>Identify the Causes<\/h3>\r\nOf course, this first step is crucial. It&#8217;ll likely require a blood or saliva test, which can show granular details about your hormone levels.\r\n\r\nOnce you have a clearer picture of the hormones that are acting abnormally, you can start to remedy them.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"a69184\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a69184;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23962 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Boost-Hormonal-Health-with-Diet-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman beating eggs to boost hormonal health naturally through diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"499\" \/>\r\n<h3>Boost Hormonal Health Through Diet<\/h3>\r\nIn many cases, changing your diet can significantly improve hormone levels. That\u2019s because hormonal health is inextricably linked to nutrition.\r\n\r\nFor example, soy-rich foods like edamame and tofu can affect your body\u2019s production of estrogen.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re looking to address a hormonal imbalance without medical intervention, working with a dietitian may be a good place to start. 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