Female Hormone Imbalance
The ovaries produce many hormones. Chief among them are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. The ovarian hormones estrogen and progesterone interact to coordinate a woman's menstrual cycle during her reproductive years. The brain produces the hormones follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which trigger hormone production from the ovaries.
A hormone imbalance happens when there is too little or too much of a particular hormone in one's body. When any of the hormones coming from the brain or ovaries are imbalanced, symptoms may occur. Imbalances are most common in puberty and perimenopause but can happen at any age. Also, several conditions are well known to be associated with hormonal imbalance, including polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, breast disease, and menstrual irregularities.
Talk with a doctor if you're experiencing any of the symptoms below. Your physician may want to evaluate you for abnormal hormone levels.
| Acne or oily skin |
Low libido |
| Bloating |
Memory lapses |
| Bone loss |
Mood swings |
| Decreased fertility |
Nervousness |
| Depression |
Night sweats |
| Excess facial and body hair |
Poor concentration |
| Hot flashes |
Sleep disturbances |
| Heavy or painful periods |
Tender or fibrocystic breasts |
| Irregular periods |
Urinary incontinence |
| Irritability |
Vaginal dryness |
| Loss of muscle mass |
Weight gain |
| Loss of scalp hair |
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Grand View offers testing at our convenient outpatient centers.