The level of hormones has a huge impact on the state of the woman's body. A hormonal surge is a pathology characterized by excessive production of various hormones. This problem in a woman can become an impetus for the development of various diseases of the reproductive system. And together with a weakened immune system, inflammatory processes and sexual infections, a hormonal surge can lead to a disturbed menstrual cycle, hyperplasia, polyps and polyxtosis, uterine myoma. Many diseases and pathologies of the reproductive system have practically no pronounced symptoms, so it is recommended to undergo a timely and regular examination by a gynecologist.
Causes of the problem
The main factors that can affect the hormonal background include:
- Genetic predisposition. Problems with the hormonal system of the congenital type are quite complex and poorly treated. Usually of particular concern is primary amenorrhea, in which girls over 16 have not had their periods.
- Disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system. This is usually expressed as a malfunction of the thyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands.
- Use of oral contraceptives. They contain hormones, so a hormonal imbalance develops, the primary sign of which is overweight.
- Colds, acute respiratory infections, SARS. Researchers have found that girls who are susceptible to various infectious diseases face hormonal imbalances in adulthood.
- Improper nutrition, in particular diets during which the body does not receive the necessary elements. Without these elements, the production of certain hormones is impossible.
- Diseases of various types. For example, bronchial asthma, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovaries, breast cysts, migraines.
- Surgical intervention, especially in the genitals.
- Serious stressful situations, nervous breakdowns, depression - all this also negatively affects the female hormonal background.
- Overweight. The more overweight, the greater the risk of hormonal problems.
During such natural states of the female body as adolescence, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause, hormonal surges can occur. But basically, the body copes with these problems on its own.
Main symptoms
The most characteristic and common signs of a hormonal surge are the following factors:
- Irregular menses - periodicdelayed periods or no periods at all for a long time.
- Sudden mood swings and constant irritability. During hormonal surges, a woman often experiences mood swings, mostly for the worse. Attacks of anger, aggressiveness, depression, pessimism - all this is also characteristic of this disorder.
- Fast weight gain and rapidly emerging fat deposits that are not related to nutrition should also alert, because this is also one of the main symptoms of hormonal surges. Even while on a diet, during a hormonal failure, you can seriously get better. The hormonal surge in men manifests itself in the same way.
- Lack of sexual desire. In some cases, with a disturbed hormonal background, a woman loses interest in intimate life.
- Hair loss. Intense and abrupt hair loss is a common sign of a hormonal surge in adolescents and adults.
- Migraines. Regular headaches are another symptom of a disorder in the hormonal system.
- Sleep problems, constant fatigue. Due to lack of sleep, a constant feeling of weakness and poor he alth.
In addition to the above signs, additional symptoms of a hormonal surge in women may include the appearance of wrinkles, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic formations in the chest, vaginal dryness.
Symptoms of impairment in girls
- Poor breast development.
- No or irregular periods in older girls16 years old.
- Too much or no body hair.
- Severely underweight, long and skinny upper and lower limbs.
In most cases, you just need to change your lifestyle, adjust your daily routine, and everything goes by itself. However, in severe cases, you have to resort to hormonal drugs.
Consequences
Problems with the hormonal system are dangerous because they entail a number of diseases of other organs and systems of the body. So, with hormonal surges, the following complications can develop:
- infertility;
- osteoporosis;
- overweight (obesity);
- various gynecological diseases;
- tumors are malignant and benign, which depend on the level of hormones;
- atherosclerosis, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Treating the problem
Since failures in the hormonal system can cause the development of many diseases and complications, this condition needs timely treatment and correction. Before starting treatment, you should find out the reasons that led to the violation of the hormonal background. To do this, a sick person must definitely contact an endocrinologist and take blood tests for hormonal status.
Depending on the causes that led to hormonal failure, the following treatment methods are distinguished:
- treatment of infections affecting the genitals, in combination or separately resort to hormone therapy;
- special dietary menu (like selenium-zinc for teenage girls or vegetarian for menopause);
- Surgical intervention is necessary in some cases.
Other Therapies
Very often during hormonal problems, the treatment of such a condition in women comes down to replacement therapy. It consists of artificial medicines, which in their composition and structure are similar to the secret of the gonads, in particular, such as Cyclodinone, Mastodinon, Klimadinon. That is why complex treatment is prescribed only after a thorough diagnosis.
In addition, it is recommended to adhere to proper nutrition and lead an active lifestyle. Replace periods of work with rest. It is also very useful for women to follow a special diet rich in vegetables, fruits, herbal teas and infusions. Vitamin complexes and nutritional supplements will not interfere either. In rare cases, even hirudotherapy, that is, treatment with leeches, may be advised.
Prevention measures
Of course, it's no secret that it's easier to prevent the development of a disease than to try to get rid of it later. In order to never experience hormonal surges, women are advised to follow these two simple guidelines:
- constantly keep a calendar of menstruation;
- monitor your menstrual flow.
And most importantly - do not forget twice a yearsee a gynecologist, because many gynecological diseases begin without apparent causes and symptoms.
