Signs of a Hormone Imbalance

There are many signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance. It is important to your health to understand these signs if you are experiencing them and to see your doctor or health care provider.

Types

• Women may experience weight gain, depression, irritability, difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, night sweats, low sex drive, hair loss and bone loss. Men may experience weight gain, depression, irritability, bone loss, weight or muscle loss, memory loss, breast enlargement and impotence or erectile dysfunction.

Considerations

• There are three main hormones that are considered when discussing hormone imbalance: testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. When the relationship between these hormones is disrupted it results in an imbalance, often resulting in symptoms/problems.

Significance

• A hormonal imbalance can greatly influence your well-being and health.

Prevention/Solution

• Laboratory tests will need to be done to determine if you are experiencing a hormonal imbalance. These tests will help your doctor decide what course of action should be taken to remedy the situation.

Warning

• The signs and symptoms described here can be indicative of other health problems. You should seek the care of a medical doctor or health care professional to determine the cause of these symptoms. This list of signs and symptoms is not all inclusive.