08/12/2024
Women's s*xual health: The hormones
What are hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions. In women, hormones play a critical role in regulating the menstrual cycle, maintaining pregnancy, and supporting the development of secondary s*xual characteristics.
WOMEN'S KIT is recommended for Hormonal balance | Fibroids | Infertility | Ovarian cysts, Hot flushes | Vaginal dryness | Low s*x drive and Mood swing.
Therefore understanding the complexities of women's hormones can help women make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Important women's s*xual hormones
1. Estrogen :
- Responsible for regulating menstrual cycle and growth of secondary s*xual characteristics
2. Progesterone :
- Produced in ovaries, it plays a critical role in preparing the uterus for pregnancy. It also regulate menstrual cycle.
_Hormonal imbalance_
It is when there is too little or too much of a particular hormone.
Symptoms of hormonal imbalances
1. Menstrual irregularities :
- Irregular periods, heavy periods, painful periods, skipped periods
2. Infertility : It may lead to difficulty to conceive.
3. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
4. Hot flushes
5. Vaginal dryness
6. Mood swings
7. Low s*x drive
Causes of hormonal imbalances
The most common causes of hormone imbalances include:
The use of certain medication like birth controls
- Steroid use
- Stress
- Pregnancy
- Puberty
- Aging(menopause )
- Poor healthy lifestyle(diet)
- Damage or injury to an endocrine gland
Preventing hormonal imbalance
- Maintaining healthy weight
- Eating a balanced healthy diet
- Exercising regularly
- Managing stress
- Getting enough sleep
- Managing your chronic healthy conditions well
- Quiting smoking and alcohol
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