Hormones are biologically active substances produced by cells from which endocrine glands are composed. These substances are regulators of almost all processes occurring in the human body. Therefore, it is important to determine in time that there has been a failure in the activity of hormones - this will avoid a number of serious diseases.
Reasons for
The following causes are responsible for the failure of the hormonal balance:
- Climax - occurs in any of the women whose age has exceeded 40 years. The function of egg production stops, there is a failure in the intake of estrogen.
- Sexual maturation - the preparation of the organism for procreation( the formation of appropriate functions).This period affects all men and women at a young age.
- Pregnancy and childbirth are quite common causes of hormonal imbalance. Do not require special attention, as the activity of hormones comes back to normal some time after the birth of a child.
- The use of drugs based on hormones( eg, oral contraceptives), provokes hormonal disorders. As for men, the most commonly used drugs based on hormones are the drugs recommended for the treatment of allergic and skin diseases, with neuroses and other indications.
- Stresses, experiences - they have a negative impact on the central nervous system, which is directly related to the endocrine, responsible for the production of hormones. The more a person experiences and is in stressful situations, the more violated the hormonal background.
- Incorrect daily regimen, chronic fatigue, smoking, alcohol abuse.
- Incorrect and unreasonable diets, eating harmful food, overeating.
- Diseases and problems of a gynecological nature, including abortions and gynecological operations. During this period, the body is struggling with the problem, disabling the function of producing hormones.
- ARVI, ARI and any diseases of colds.
If hormonal disorders are caused by hereditary and genetic factors, a long and complex treatment is needed.
Symptoms of the disease in women
The presence of certain symptoms that indicate the failure of hormones in the body in women, depends on its age and the general state of the body. It is worth paying attention to the most common symptoms of the disease:
- In women, menstrual irregularity is observed( delay in menstrual cycles or their absence);
- At the level of hormones in the body of women indicate periodic bleeding from the uterus, develop mammary gland diseases.
- The female body activates excess hair growth.
- Excessive leanness.
- For a long time there is no pregnancy.
- Pregnancy in early life is interrupted by miscarriage.
- Joints begin to hurt.
Symptoms that indicate that a specialist should be visited immediately: the
- menstrual cycle is delayed for more than a month;
- period between menstruation is less than three weeks;
- during menstruation there is a large loss of blood;
- troubles bleeding in the period between menstruations.
It is shown to the fair sex representatives to visit the gynecologist every six months. Preventive inspection allows you to get rid of many problems.
Symptoms of a disease in men
The problem of hormonal imbalance for a long time was discussed in the context of women's health. Rarely did the topic concern the health of men. However, recently there has been an increased interest in the activity of hormones in the body of the strong half of mankind.
The main symptoms indicating that in the body of a representative of the strong half of mankind there was a failure of the activity of hormones:
- increased fatigue, resulting in a decrease in efficiency;
- increases the fragility of bones;
- in men reduces physical endurance;
- violated sexual activity;
- decreases muscle mass, the skin becomes senile and dry;
- worsens the cardiovascular and circulatory system;
- develops diabetes;
- begins to worry about blood pressure.
Causes of background disorders, treatment and diagnosis of the disease are similar in many ways to women and men. However, it is not necessary to engage in an independent diagnosis. Treatment begins only after visiting a specialist. Only he is able to correctly diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment procedures.
Common symptoms of
Modern medicine has managed to establish general symptoms of the disease that are typical for all cases:
- Irritability - manifests itself in the form of anger and aggression towards others( if such behavior was previously uncommon for a person, most likely, a hormone level failure occurred in the body);
- Mood swings( including pessimism, depression, etc.);
- Weight gain - signs of this problem can be manifested not only in overeating( observing a hunger diet, a person can quickly recover, and this indicates that the hormonal background is broken in the body);
- Bad sleep, the main signs of which are: sensitivity, inability to sleep for a long time, frequent waking up at night;
- Chronic fatigue( manifested in the fact that even in the absence of physical exertion a person very tired, that is, even if nothing to do, there is a constant feeling of fatigue);
- Sexual desire of men and women is reduced, they are not interested in sexual life;
- Headaches - a bright indicator that the body has a failure in the level of hormones;
- Women and men begin to lose their hair intensively;
- Other symptoms( many signs of the disease already refer to the individual characteristics of the body and are manifested, for example, by dryness in the vagina, the appearance of wrinkles and other problems).
Whatever the signs of hormonal imbalance in women and men, they need to be found on time and ask for help from qualified specialists who will prescribe the appropriate treatment. It is also advisable to revise your diet.
Treatment of
Disturbances in the activity of hormones in the human body require special attention. If the above symptoms are identified, you need to contact a gynecologist-endocrinologist. He will conduct an appropriate examination, identify the causes of the disease, and prescribe the right treatment.
When the symptoms of the disease indicate that the problem has become a serious case, it can not be avoided without surgical intervention. In this case, the treatment will be lengthy, since specialists need time to process the tests, you need to establish the causes of the ailment, prescribe the correct procedures and preparations. The postoperative period also requires the strict observance of all medical prescriptions.
If symptoms and tests indicate that the disease is caused by natural factors, then treatment, as such, is not required. Restoration of the activity of hormones in the body with time will happen on their own. Such factors can include, for example, childbirth.
If the causes of the disease are caused by menopause, then you can pay attention to therapeutic procedures from the field of traditional medicine.
