Stable hormonal background is important at any age. After all, it plays an important role in women's he alth. The well-being, mental state, stress resistance and attractiveness of a young lady depend on the amount of hormones in the body. A variety of cysts, fibroids in the ovaries, uterus or mammary glands may indicate that a hormonal failure has occurred in women. Treatment, the drugs for which should be prescribed only by a doctor, can improve the he alth and restore the lady's attractiveness.
Hormonal background in women
What is hidden under such a name? There are two hormones that are responsible for the functioning of the female body. These are estrogen and progesterone. The menstrual cycle, the processes of puberty depend on their number. They affect reproductive function.
If the hormonal background in women is disturbed, then diseases of the reproductive system develop against this background, the regularity of menstruation may be disturbed.
However, such changes in the body do not always indicate the development of diseases. For example, hormonalfailure during pregnancy is the norm. During this period, the production of human chorionic gonadotropin, the newest hormone, begins in the body. The amount of estrogen and progesterone increases.
Perfectly natural changes occur during the period when a woman turns 50. They point to the climax. During this period, the production of eggs ends. Accordingly, the hormonal background also changes.
Causes of failure
The pathogenesis of disorders may depend on genetics, on various endocrine and venereal diseases. Abortions also affect the change in the amount of hormones. Genital injuries play an important role.
The most common causes of hormonal imbalance in women:
- Sexual development. During adolescence, girls experience hormonal imbalances.
- Climax. As a rule, at the age of 50, a woman has to deal with a decrease in hormone production. This can affect both the he alth and the appearance of the lady.
- Taking hormonal medications. These drugs must be prescribed by a doctor after a comprehensive examination. If the medications are adequately selected, then they do not lead to hormonal imbalance.
- Pregnancy. During this period, all women experience hormonal failure.
- Postpartum. There are new changes in the body of a woman. There is another hormonal failure after childbirth. This is due to the start of milk production. And the body itself gradually returns to its original state.
- Stressful situations. Nervous disorders affect the functioning of the endocrine system. Namely, she is responsible for the production of hormones.
- Wrong diet. Overeating, passion for fast food and diets limit the intake of substances that are necessary for its proper functioning. Including for the production of hormones.
- Excessive exercise.
- Violation of the daily routine and bad habits.
- Obesity. The production of hormones in this disease is greatly reduced.
Characteristic symptoms
With such disorders in the body, it is important to start treatment in a timely manner. Therefore, you need to know what symptoms indicate a hormonal failure.
Signs of an imbalance in the body:
- Sudden mood swings that occur for no apparent reason.
- Weight gain with a balanced diet.
- Failure in the menstrual cycle. This is a very important symptom indicating a hormonal failure. A delay lasting less than 28 or more than 35 days is considered a pathology. Except in those cases when such a cycle was established from the very beginning. Heavy or light periods are also considered menstrual irregularities.
- The state of fatigue during normal sleep and rest.
- A woman cannot sleep in the evening, despite being tired. The cause of this condition is neurosis.
- Reduced or complete absence of sexual desire.
- Severe headaches.
- Eels.
- Hair loss.
Pay attention
There are symptoms that indicate a failure in the production of various hormones. Therefore, when they appear, an examination is necessary.
You can suspect problems by the following signs:
- Multiple fractures show that the content of parathyroid hormone in the body is disturbed. In this case, in addition to therapy, the diet should be adjusted towards dairy products and fish.
- Causeless change in body weight. In this case it is necessary to hand over the analysis TTG. What is it? This is a special study that detects the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone. With an increase in this substance, hypothyroidism develops (a sharp increase in weight). With a decrease - hyperthyroidism (weight loss).
- Constant feeling of thirst. Possibly low insulin levels. This can lead to diabetes.
- Hypertension, palpitations, sweating. Increased adrenaline. To reduce it, you need to devote more time to relaxation and give up bad habits.
- Irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Excess levels of the hormone prolactin. Because of this, menstruation can stop, and the woman loses the ability to conceive. Most likely the cause is stress. But there is a danger that the problem is caused by a pituitary adenoma. More rest is needed to lower prolactin levels.
- Decreased libido (sex drive). Indicates a decrease in estrogen. It is considered normal when the level of the hormone decreases after 35 years. If women of childbearing age have no sexual desire and feel dryness in the vagina, be sure tosee a doctor to restore estrogen levels.
- Excessive amount of hair on a woman's body indicates an increased level of testosterone. Such a symptom may be the result of the use of steroids and drugs for hypertension.
If you find these symptoms, you should immediately consult a specialist. Such changes indicate hormonal disruptions in a woman's body.
Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity need to be more attentive to their he alth. It is important to pay attention to the manifestation of the above signs of hormonal failure. After all, a woman's body is very fragile. It often undergoes changes in hormone levels.
Status Diagnosis
To detect hormonal failure, methods such as:
- laparoscopy,
- Ultrasound,
- blood tests,
- hysteroscopy (examination of the uterus),
- analysis of TSH (what it is and in what situation it is necessary to take it, it was said above).
However, diagnostic methods may vary slightly. It depends on the woman's symptoms.
When donating blood for hormone levels, malfunctions in the work of the adrenal glands and ovaries, thyroid pathology are detected. The causes of irregularities in the menstrual cycle are also established. This analysis helps to detect various neoplasms.
If skin problems occur, as well as obesity and menopause, a hormonal test is done.
Disturbances in women can manifest themselves indifferently. It is not necessary to have all the symptoms indicating the presence of a hormonal pathology. Some may experience vaginal dryness, others may develop fibrocystic breast tumors or severe wrinkles.
Exacerbation of premenstrual syndrome, accompanied by soreness in the joints and chest, irritability and distraction, is also an indicator of hormonal failure. Sudden weight gain or loss, sudden problems with vision and skin indicate the presence of disorders in the endocrine system.
Possible consequences
Hormonal failure can be the cause of various diseases, some of which are chronic.
Backfire:
- diseases of the mammary glands;
- miscarriages;
- infertility;
- fibrocystic formations in the mammary glands;
- uterine fibroids;
- polycystic ovaries;
- asthma;
- atherosclerosis;
- migraine;
- stroke, heart attack;
- diabetes mellitus;
- malignant tumors.
Usually, these failures occur in women aged 40-50 years. But now there is a growing number of young patients who have hormonal failure. What to do?
It is important that even young girls be attentive to their bodies. It is necessary to monitor the regularity of the menstrual cycle in order to exclude the onset of serious consequences. If you suspect any violations, be sure to consult a doctor. It is easier to regulate the level of hormones,than to treat a serious illness later.
Treatment methods
If a woman, based on the symptoms, suggests the presence of hormonal disorders in her body, she should immediately consult a doctor. It could be a gynecologist or a therapist. The doctor will conduct an examination. According to the indicators of the analyzes, the hormonal background of the body will be determined. If the level of any component does not correspond to the norm, treatment is prescribed to correct the amount of its production.
Therapy of hormonal failure is carried out by a combination of two directions:
- eliminate the causes that provoked hormonal failure in women;
- treatment (drugs prescribed based on examination), regulatory disorders.
Usually hormonal drugs are included in the therapy. They allow you to restore the menstrual cycle. Help regulate hormone levels. All medicines are prescribed by the doctor, based on the results of the examination. The doctor also recommends an individual diet, which must be strictly adhered to. Surgical intervention is permissible only if the cause of the pathology is diseases of the reproductive system that cannot be cured in another way.
When taking hormonal drugs, it should be borne in mind that they have many contraindications. Therefore, the process of therapy with such medicines should be controlled by a doctor. Self-medication with hormonal drugs is strictly prohibited!
These violations are corrected for a long time. Treatment may continue for severalmonths. If failures are detected early, they are easier to correct. Therefore, you should visit the gynecologist for examination twice a year.
Drug therapy
It should be emphasized once again that only a competent specialist can prescribe treatment if a hormonal failure is detected in women. Drugs must be strictly taken according to the scheme indicated by the doctor. In addition, the doctor constantly monitors the dynamics of treatment and can make adjustments to therapy.
Oral contraceptives are most commonly prescribed. These medicines are divided into two groups: single-phase and two-phase. The choice and schedule of taking the medicine is exclusively a doctor. Remember that these contraceptives have a long list of side effects that can lead to irreversible consequences, even death.
As a rule, a woman is prescribed complex treatment:
- Vitamins A, E and calcium prescribed.
- Vitamin E recommended. It regulates progesterone and estrogen levels. Improves the structure of nails and hair.
- To regulate the menstrual cycle, drugs can be prescribed: "Mastodinone", "Cyclodinone".
- To reduce the unpleasant symptoms caused by menopause, Klimadinon can be administered into therapy.
And do not forget that it is very dangerous to fight pathology on your own. In such cases, most often it does not bring relief, but the treatment aggravates the hormonal failure in women. Drugs should correct violations, which means that without a detailed examination, it is impossible to pick them up.
Effective Recipes
Help restore hormonal failure folk remedies. However, you can use them only after consulting a doctor.
The following recipes are quite effective:
- Vitex sacred. This herb has a calming effect, relieves swelling and pain in the chest. It also helps in regulating the menstrual cycle and promotes conception. Prepare the infusion in the evening. A tablespoon of herbs is poured into a thermos and poured with boiling water (2 tbsp.). The thermos is closed with a lid and left to infuse overnight. Ready infusion is drunk in small portions during the day instead of water.
- Voronets. Helps with menopause by relieving symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings. This herb is taken in two ways. Pour a teaspoon of herbs into a cup, pour boiling water (1 tablespoon), add honey and drink instead of tea. Voronets alcohol tincture - pour 0.5 liters of vodka into 100 g of raw materials, leave for several days. Take one teaspoon 2 times a day.
- Potentilla goose. Helps with menstruation, which are accompanied by severe pain. A teaspoon of herbs is poured with a glass of boiling water and infused. Drink every day for a week before menstruation, 2 cups of infusion. Stop taking the herb during menstruation.
- Linseed oil. It contains phytoestrogens, which regulate the level of estrogen in the body. Take it cold, drinking 2 tablespoons of oil per day. You can also dress salads with it.
Folk remedies can help in adjusting hormonal levels only in thatif they are taken for a long time.
Prevention measures
There are rules that can be followed to detect or prevent a hormonal imbalance:
- pay attention to all menstrual irregularities;
- mark the cycle on the calendar;
- visit your gynecologist regularly;
- try to get away from stressful situations;
- follow the diet and daily routine;
- Limit or cut out alcohol and smoking altogether.
Following these rules, every woman can significantly reduce the risk of hormonal disorders in her body.
