13/01/2024
THE KEY HORMONES AND HOW THEY AFFECT FERTILITY
Hormonal imbalance is one of the major conditions that has been affecting a great lot. This has hindered conception or even caused miscarriages. Before we understand how you can tell if you have hormonal imbalance let's first look at the main hormones that affect fertility:
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*Follicle Stimulating Hormone_* (FSH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone, or FSH, is an important hormone for fertility in both men and women. It controls s***m production in men and, similarly, egg development in women. FSH, which is produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates the growth of follicles in the o***y in the first half of the cycle. It should be highest right before a woman ovulates (around week two of her cycle). If the hormone is too low, women could experience irregular ovulation or fail to ovulate all together. Too much of the hormone could indicate that the ovaries are of poor quality.
*Oestrogen*
Follicles release oestrogen as they grow in the ovaries, in turn causing the endometrium (womb lining) to thicken in preparation for pregnancy. As one follicle grows bigger than the rest and prepares for release, there is a surge in oestrogen, which prompts the pituitary gland to produce Luteinizing Hormone (see below). This causes a sudden growth spurt in the biggest follicle, resulting in its release. Oestrogen also promotes the secretion of a mucus inside the uterus that provides an ideal environment for s***m survival. Too little oestrogen and the endometrium may not be thick enough for the egg to implant in the uterus. Too much could decrease the window for implantation.
*Luteinizing Hormone (LH)*
Like FSH, Luteinizing Hormone, or LH, is also produced in the pituitary gland and important for both male and female reproduction cycles. In men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone, which is important for s*x drive and s***m count. While the correct levels of FSH prompt follicle growth in women, LH causes the egg to actually be released from the o***y. This usually happens two weeks into a woman’s cycle. If fertilization of the egg subsequently occurs, LH will stimulate the corpus luteum (a mass of cells inside the o***y), which in turn produces progesterone to sustain the pregnancy. Again, LH levels need to be just right. Women with too much are often found to have polycystic o***y syndrome, while those with too little will likely fail to ovulate.
*Progesterone*
If a follicle has formed into a corpus luteum, progesterone will be secreted into a woman’s bloodstream. This helps with implantation and also signals that a fertilized o***y should continue to produce progesterone on its own in order for the pregnancy to survive. If no egg has been fertilized, progesterone levels will drop and menstruation will begin. Low levels of progesterone can lead to problems with fertility and breastfeeding after a child is born.
*HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE HORMONAL IMBALANCE*
- missed or irregular periods
- decreased s*x drive or low libido
- increased hunger and thirst
- too much irritability
- depression
- anxiety and stress
- sudden loss of weight
- fatigue
- muscle weakness
- joint stiffness
-excessive sweating
- frequent urination
-infertility
Etc
*Conclusion*
Hormonal imbalance is key in fertility and should be treated before TTC(trying-to-conceive).
This is because it is not only crucial for conception only but also for the survival of the baby.
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