Hormonal Abnormalities

Hormones are the natural substances released by the glands in your body known as endocrine glands. Adequate quantity and optimal balance of hormones are required for smooth running of your bodily functions . 

Hormones Play an Important Role in

• Your Body’s Growth and Development
• Your Metabolism
• Sex Drive and Function
• Reproduction Processes
• Your Mood And Sleeping Patterns

A Woman’s Body Undergoes Several Periods of Hormonal Imbalance Throughout their Lifetime

• During Puberty 
• Menstruation
• Pregnancy 
• Childbirth, and 
• Breast-feeding
• Perimenopause
• Menopause 
• Postmenopaue

Medical Conditions Leading To Abnormal Hormonal Mileu

• Polycystic Ovarain Syndrome (PCOS)
• Hormone Replacement 
• Birth Control Medications( Emergency Pills, Oral Contraceptives)
• Early Menopause
• Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
• Ovarian Cancer

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalances

• Acne
• Darkening of Skin - Neck Crease, Thigh Folds
• Hirsutism- Male Pattern Distribution of Hair
• Thinning /Hair Fall/ Baldness
• Infertility
• Weight Gain
• Skin Tags or Abnormal Growths
• Deepening of The Voice
• Clitoral Enlargement
• Prolonged Cycles
• Heavy, Irregular, or Painful Periods
• Osteoporosis (Weak, Brittle Bones)
• Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
• Vaginal Dryness
• Breast Tenderness
• Indigestion
• Constipation and Diarrhea

WHEN TO CONSULT YOUR GYNAECOLOGIST?

If your any suffering from any of these symptoms ,consult your Gynaecologist, book an appointment today

Diagnosis 

Hormonal Tests - FSH ( FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE), LH (LUTEINISING HORMONE) ,ESTROGEN, PROGESTERONE, AMH(ANTI MULLERIAN HORMONE), TESTOSTERONE, DHEAS, SERUM INSULIN, TSH (THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE). SERUM PROLACTIN

Treatment

Treatment for Hormonal Imbalances Varies Depending on The Cause 
Treatment Options for Women with Hormone Imbalances Include
1.Life Style Modifications- Exercise 
2.Weight Loss 
3.Avoidance of Junk Food
4.Avoiding Excesseive Use of Refined Sugar and Preservatives
5.Meditation
6.Yoga 
7.Weight Loss

Other Treatment - Depends Upon the Underlying Pathology
Metformin
Myoinositol d Chiro Inositol
Oral Hormonal Pills
Anti Androgens
Cabergolin
Hormone Replacement Therapies