Just In
- 50 min ago Summer Fashion: Your Bollywood Style White Outfits Guide To Keep It Cool And Chic
- 2 hrs ago Sonam Kapoor Stuns In A Huisang Zhang Skirt Set, A Skirt-Top Style Guide From The OG Fashionista!
- 5 hrs ago Thrissur Pooram 2024: Date, Time, History, Significance, And Celebrations Related To Kerala's Rich Traditions
- 9 hrs ago Daily Horoscope, 19 April 2024: Gemini Will Have A Controversial Day In Terms Of Love
Don't Miss
- Sports 'It Would be Awesome': Rohit Sharma advocates for India vs Pakistan Bilateral Series with Special Condition
- Technology Vivo V30e Launch Date in India set for May 2: Flipkart Availability Confirmed
- Finance Rs 14/Share Dividend: Stockbroking Co To Consider Bonus Share, Shares Up 126% In 180-Days
- Movies Celebrating 700 Sessions: Boman Irani's 'Spiral Bound' Writing Community Flourishes!
- News Karnataka Weather Alert: Light Rains Likely In Bengaluru In Next 24 Hours, Check Latest Forecast
- Travel Journey From Delhi To Ooty: Top Transport Options And Attractions
- Education IIIT-Bangalore Introduces PG Diploma In Digital Product Design And Management
- Automobiles Jawa Yezdi Expands Mega Service Camps To 32 New Cities, Focusing On Tier-II And Tier-III Regions
12 Unusual Signs Of Hormonal Imbalance
If you are noticing certain negative changes in your health and you are wondering if they could be signs of hormonal imbalance, you have come to the right place.
We often keep hearing the phrase "hormonal imbalance", and many of us may not be completely aware of what it actually means.
Hormones can be described as the chemical messengers or enzymes produced in the body, specifically in the endocrine glands, to carry out certain major bodily functions.
Hormones are responsible for some of the basic functions of the human body like inducing hunger, for reproductive activities, in the development of sexual organs, during menstruation, regulating emotions and much more.
There has to be a specific amount of hormones produced in the body; even if one hormone is produced in excess or if it decreases in production, it can give rise to a number of disorders.
There are certain very common signs of hormonal imbalance like weight gain, fatigue, etc.
Here are a few unusual signs that could tell you have a hormonal imbalance, have a look.
1. Constipation
Constipation could be a sign of hormonal imbalance, in which the thyroid hormone has a depleted production.
2. Bigger Eyes
If you notice that your eyes have widened all of a sudden, it could be a sign of hyperthyroidism, in which condition the thyroid hormone is produced in excess.
3. Stunted Hair Growth
Signs of hormonal imbalance include stunted hair growth due to the decreased production of certain growth hormones.
4. Memory Loss
Memory loss can also be a sign of hormonal imbalance when the thyroid hormone is produced in a lesser quantity.
5. Dry Skin
If you notice unexplained dry skin, it could mean that you are suffering from hyperthyroidism, a hormonal condition.
6. Yeast Infection
If you are extremely prone to yeast infection, it could mean that your insulin hormones are not in balance.
7. Constant Urination
Signs of hormonal imbalance can be the urge to urinate constantly due to the imbalance of the insulin hormone.
8. Bleeding Gums
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance include bleeding gums that happens due to the increase in the progesterone level.
9. Swollen Feet
Again, if you have an increased production of progesterone in your body, you may notice swollen feet.
10. Metallic Taste
If you are experiencing a metallic taste in your mouth, it could be due to higher levels of HcG hormone that is secreted in the body during pregnancy.
11. Dark Spots
Signs of hormonal imbalance can be dark spots on the skin that may occur due to the increase in oestrogen hormone level.
12. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If you feel like passing stools frequently, you may have IBS, which is a result of the thyroid hormone imbalance.
- healthExclusive: Doctor Shares What Links Mental Health And Hormones In Women, And How Mentruation Is Also Connected
- healthDid You Know That Chronic Stress Can Affect Menstruation And Vice Versa?
- healthUnlocking the Secrets of Healthy Breast: How Lifestyle Choices and Natural Remedies Promote Hormonal Balance
- relationshipReasons Why Crying Could Determine Your Strengths, Not Weaknesses
- diet fitnessHow Does Food Affect Our Hormones? Types Of Food To Avoid And Dietary Tips
- nutritionWhat Are Leptin And Ghrelin And How Do They Affect The Body Weight?
- wellnessThese Are The Reasons Why You Crave Spicy Foods!
- basicsOral Contraceptive Pills: Benefits, Types, How To Use, Effectiveness, Adverse Effects And Other Details
- wellness17 Herbal Remedies To Get Rid Of Hot Flashes
- wellness11 Progesterone-Boosting Foods That Can Increase The Hormone Naturally
- postnatalPostpartum Hair Loss: How To Deal With Hair Fall Post-Pregnancy
- wellnessThyroid Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment And Prevention