Hormonal Imbalance
Alternative MedicineJune 21, 2010Written by Keelin Orla1,090 views
Hormone imbalance is also frequently caused by taking medications used to cure conditions. This is especially the case when medication is taken by women to correct their menstrual cycle and those who get infertility treatment. While medicine is designed to balance the levels of estrogen and progesterone, they also come with side effects long term such as acne and weight gain.
Symptoms of hormone imbalance are caused primarily by the incorrect relationship between progesterone and estrogen levels in the body. The two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, exist in a delicate balance. Variations in that balance can have a dramatic effect on your health, resulting in symptoms of hormone imbalance. The amounts of these hormones that the woman's body produces from month to month can vary, depending on factors such as stress, nutrition, exercise and most importantly -- ovulation or the lack of ovulation.
An abnormal and sudden weight gain is a good indicator of imbalance taking place. Other signs include the following: irregular menstrual cycle, fibrocystic breasts, fibroids, endometriosis, reduced sex drive, urinary track infection, and erratic and sudden hair fall.
Testosterone is the predominant male sex hormone. It is recognized as the hormone of puberty as it makes muscles for boys and turns them into sexually functional men. However, as men age, the male body begins to produce less testosterone. The normal range of testosterone is reported as 350 - 1200ng/dl. Year by year, this level decreases by about 10%. By the time a man reaches the age of 80, his testosterone levels would have gone down to 250 ng/dl.
Human Growth Hormone HGH Therapy has become a unique healing option for women having GH (Growth Hormone) imbalance and deficiency. Most recent studies show that a number of metabolic and psychological abnormalities related with hormonal imbalance can be controlled and even inversed with Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Replacement Therapy, even at a lesser dose which does not carry any side-effects.
Most importantly you need to create a balance between both the hormones to get rid of hormone imbalances. You can use natural progesterone creams consulting your doctor. These supplements are totally natural and have no side effects. After 3-4 months you will notice that your body is coming to its normal stage and menopause will again become regular.
Many women have not considered using herbs - because they are not sure they work. The truth is, they often do work; not every herbs will work 100% of the time and you will need to find what works for you. But try a few tried and tested herbs or combinations of herbs and you have a great chance of finding something safe which helps you. Combine this with lifestyle improvements and you have even more chance of success.
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