All the vital activity of the human body is directly related to its hormonal background and changes in it. It is hormones that are responsible for growth, development, reproduction and other functions in a person’s life.
The endocrine system affects the work of the central nervous system (central nervous system) and all organs of the human body, so its proper operation is very important. Hormonal malfunction is a disruption of the endocrine system in a person, regardless of gender.
Causes of female hormonal failure
Previously, such faults in the body were observed in women over 40 years old, but now girls at any age are subject to these problems. Often, problems in the endocrine system can be associated with such effects of changes in the body:
- puberty;
- pregnancy and childbirth;
- menopause;
- genetic predisposition.
If there are no physical changes, then the cause of the hormonal disruption in the woman’s body is the disease:
- Genital and other infections;
- Pathology in the work of the thyroid gland;
- The consequence of abortion or other operations;
- Stress;
- Great physical exertion;
- Overwork of the body;
- Binge eating.
Symptoms and signs of the disease in women
What are the common symptoms:
- Violation of the genitals. In adolescence, it can manifest itself in the form of an incorrect formation of secondary sexual characteristics, as well as the appearance of signs characteristic of the other sex. There may also be a decrease in libido, impaired sexual and reproductive function, lack of orgasm, infertility;
- Disruption of the nervous system. Manifestation: irritable condition, fatigue, constant craving for sleep, tearfulness, depression;
- Problems with metabolism. Manifested in excess body weight. And because of a calcium metabolic disorder, osteoporosis can develop.
After the normalization of hormonal background, all signs disappear.
Signs of hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age:
- Amenorrhea - a long absence of menstruation, which is not associated with pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding. Severe physical exertion, mental trauma, fasting, infectious diseases, and oncology can lead to this disease. Patients have a specific appearance: obesity, purple face, fat on the neck, red stretch marks on the body;
- Syndrome Itsenko - Cushing. It appears as a consequence of an increased amount of adrenal hormones;
- Obesity 2 and 3 degrees;
- Hair growth on the male form (on the upper lip, chin, on the inner surface of the thighs);
- Skin dystrophy;
- Hair loss and brittle nails;
- Premenstrual syndrome. It happens both in young girls and in women after 30 years. Pain is maximal on the first day of menstruation and by the end of it completely stops. Manifested by pain in the back and chest, swelling of the mammary glands, a strong sensitivity to odors.
Signs of failure after abortion
Hormonal failure in women is also due to mental illness and pregnancy failure. During abortions, during the first pregnancy, the risk of hormonal imbalance is very high, and this does not depend on the method of abortion.
Other symptoms of failure:
- sharp weight gain;
- stretch marks on the skin;
- nervous system disorder;
- unstable pulse and high blood pressure;
- sweating
Hormone imbalance after childbirth
Restoration of hormonal background after birth takes a long time.
Signs of failure after childbirth and lactation:
- Weight gain. An increase in body weight is affected by a hormone promoting milk production. If after lactation the weight did not return to normal, then this may indicate a hormonal failure;
- Hair growth over the body, like in men;
- Failures in the menstrual cycle;
- Spotting between menstruation;
- Neurosis.
Signs of hormonal imbalance during menopause
Climax - wilting of the reproductive function of the female body. The first signs include:
- Bouts of heat;
- Irritable and depressed state;
- Violations in the vascular system;
- Migraine.
By the later symptoms include signs of a strong metabolic disorder.
The development of pathologies during menopause is influenced by: heredity, frequent stress, poor nutrition and bad habits, as well as diseases: PMS, toxicosis during pregnancy, diseases of the nervous system, and gynecology diseases.
Diagnosis and treatment of hormonal imbalances
At the first signs of a hormonal failure in women, a complete examination of the body is necessary. Without a survey can not do, since it is necessary to exclude serious diseases that contribute to the development of hormonal disruption (cirrhosis of the liver, tumors).
What to do when hormonal failure? Doctors prescribe hormone therapy. Imbalance in women of reproductive age is often obtained by correcting a course of hormonal drugs.
This is possible in the case when it is not caused by severe pathologies of the body. A very large impact on recovery has a healthy lifestyle: a sufficient amount of sleep, avoidance of stress, moderate exercise, proper nutrition, as well as stopping smoking, alcohol and drugs.
Assign: vitamins, herbal medicine, physiotherapy, treatment in sanatoriums.
Treatment of folk remedies
For the treatment of folk methods are needed herbs that contain hormones. They gently restore the balance of hormones in the body and do not give side effects.
Recipes of folk remedies for the treatment of hormonal imbalance:
- On the night of sleep in a thermos 1 tablespoon of Vitex sacred and pour 2 cups boiling water. Close the lid and leave to infuse until the morning. The whole next day, drink the infusion in small sips instead of water;
- Voronets - helps women suffering from pain during menopause. You need to drink tea from the grass, for the preparation of which, pour 1 teaspoon of the black grass with 1 cup of boiled water, you can add honey. You can also make alcohol tincture: 100 grams of herbs, pour 0.5 liters of good quality vodka. Insist 7 days. Take 1 teaspoon twice a day;
- Potentilla grass goose - reduces the frequency of uterine contractions, will help with painful menstruation. 1 teaspoon of grass is poured with a glass of boiling water and they drink 2 glasses each day, starting drinking one week before the start of the cycle. With the onset of menstruation, the infusion is stopped;
- Flaxseed oil contains phytoestrogens that are very similar in function to human estrogens. You can add to food or just drink 2 tablespoons of funds per day.
Diet during hormonal failure
During this period, food should be directed to the production of the necessary hormones for the body. In this case, the diet will be aimed at reducing testosterone (male hormone). Due to adrenaline and noradrenaline weight will decrease.
There are three phases of the hormonal diet:
- The first 2 weeks are aimed at rapid fat burning;
- Slow discharge of excess fat;
- Weight fixation.
All products are divided into 5 groups, each of which carries a certain harm or weight benefit. Each group corresponds to a point and the higher it is, the more fat it can accumulate by eating food from this list. Products with zero points stimulate weight loss.
- The most harmless products with a score of "0": seafood, egg white, chicken white meat, turkey, rabbit, mushrooms, vegetables, lemon, any greens, fresh or boiled peas;
- Product category with a score of "1": juices from vegetables and fruits, as well as berries, and products classified as legumes;
- Product category with a score of "2": red lean meat, vegetable oils, nuts, bread, buckwheat cereal, oatmeal, dairy products from 4% fat;
- Product category with a score of "3": all cheeses, sweet yogurts, chocolate, cereal flakes, juices;
- The category of products with a score of "4": fatty meats and poultry, sausages, potatoes, semolina, canned food, any confectionery, honey, dried fruits, pastries.
There are certain rules for eating with hormonal imbalance:
- The portion should not exceed 300 grams;
- You must wait at least 3 hours before the next meal;
- On the day, drink at least 2 liters of water without gas;
- After dinner, sleep only after 2 hours.
Food is non-nutritive, but to maintain energy in the body is enough. Hence, the diet can be sustained, thereby improving their health.
Now the woman has become very active and this has led to more frequent stress on her body. This undoubtedly leads to an imbalance in the body.
To avoid problems with the body, it is necessary to observe the right balance of rest and work. You also need to often take tests, conduct a physical examination. Negative factors affecting the development of an imbalance of hormones should be avoided; they are described in the Reasons section.
At the first symptoms of the disease you need to contact a medical institution. The longer you delay with the treatment, the longer you will recover while taking the medicine.
The consequences of a prolonged hormonal imbalance can be very severe: cancer, reduction of reproductive function, including infertility, obesity, excessive hair growth, etc.
Conclusion
Based on the above material, we can conclude that first of all you need to lead a healthy lifestyle in order to minimize the possibility of hormonal imbalance. For this you need:
- Eat right;
- Give up bad habits;
- Adequate amount of time to rest;
- Avoid nervous shocks;
- Carry out light physical exertion (charging);
- Regularly conduct medical examinations.
If you notice the first signs of a failure in the balance of hormones, then you should immediately contact the doctor, examine the entire body, and then be treated in accordance with the doctor's prescription. You must also follow a hormonal diet, which will balance the hormones in the body and lose weight.
About the occurrence of hormonal failure can say:
- Impaired function of the genitals;
- Impaired function of the central nervous system;
- Metabolic disease.
Do not delay the examination, because the longer you do not pay attention to the imbalance of hormones, the longer will be the subsequent recovery of your body.
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