Hormonal Disorders (I)
Hormonal disorders are associated with women very much but they are rare in men and may be the cause of baldness or impotence.
What are hormonal disorders?
Hormones are chemicals produced by the body through the so-called endocrine glands that are scattered throughout the body. The hormones have a regulatory function of the organic balance in multiple aspects of body and mind. As hormonal problems can occur in different physical, mental or emotional.
So any hormonal disorder, either in excess (hyper) or default (underactive), is an imbalance for the full functioning of the body, which is sometimes reflected in very obvious issues of form and sometimes hidden. Now we will learn some of their causes.
Etiology or causes of hormonal disorders?
Disorders or hormone problems can be caused by one of the main enemies of health, stress. Also by a poor diet, drugs, certain medications, anabolic steroids, changes in fluid balance and electrolytes. All these factors may cause a hormonal disorder.
Other causes may be congenital, as some types of cancer, trauma or disease of the organs are endocrine glands, surgical excision or radiation damage.
Symptoms of Hormonal Problems
Although often associated with hormonal disorders women’s issues, men are not exempt from them. Besides greatly influence a problem of male sexuality such as impotence. Yes, as in the case of some types of alopecia, which may be related to an excess of testosterone or with disruptions in the functioning of the thyroid gland.
Symptoms of hormonal disorders in men:
Skin problems (acne, rashes, light discolouration, etc.).
Sudden hair loss and fast.
Loss or sudden weight gain.
Eye problems.
Mood swings.
Impotence.
Depression.
Symptoms of hormonal disorders in women:
Skin problems (acne, rashes, light discolouration, etc.).
Vaginal discharge and / or heavy menstrual bleeding or very long.
Character change, moodiness, sadness for no apparent reason.
Waist pain with swelling in the lower abdomen.
Vaginal bleeding or pain during sex.
Menstrual cramps and / or strong smell of it.
Irregular or lack thereof.
Clots in menstrual bleeding.
Pain in the lower abdomen or ovaries.
Dark spotting after your period.
credit to: Juan José Sánchez Ortiz