How Hormonal Imbalance Can Affect Your Life

How Hormonal Imbalance Can Affect Your Life

Hormonal fluctuations are normal, but can sometimes lead to an imbalance that can impact both physically and emotionally. This is common during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause and menopause.

What is hormonal imbalance?

Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and cortisol regulate processes such as menstruation, sleep, mood, energy, skin condition and body temperature. An imbalance occurs when the ratio between these hormones is disturbed, for example by natural fluctuations or external factors such as stress, nutrition, lack of sleep or medication.

Common symptoms

• Physical: fatigue, sleep problems, bloating, weight gain, irregular cycle, skin problems
• Emotional: irritability, mood swings, anxiety, concentration problems, mental restlessness

Menstrual Cycle and PMS

During the menstrual cycle, hormones such as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate. In the luteal phase (the period after ovulation), these fluctuations can lead to PMS symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue and physical discomfort. About 5% of women experience severe PMS symptoms, which indicates a hormonal imbalance.

Perimenopause and menopause

Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause, usually beginning around age 40. During this phase, estrogen production decreases, which can lead to symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep problems, and mood swings.

What can you do about hormonal imbalance?

• Adjust diet: more vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, less sugars
• Optimizing sleep: regular bedtimes, reducing screen time, magnesium supplements
• Reduce stress: breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, less multitasking
• Gentle exercise: walking, yoga, light strength training
• Natural support: herbs such as ashwagandha, vitex agnus-castus, or comfort tools for pain and tension

Hormonal balance is individual

Not every woman experiences the same symptoms. It is important to listen to your body and make small adjustments on a regular basis.

Support on your path

Every woman deserves comfort and peace, both physically and mentally. At Healison we develop supportive products that cater to the different phases in a woman's life. From cooling items for hot flashes to natural support for better sleep or calmer skin.

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