Look Out For These Common Signs Of Hormonal Imbalance

“Hormonal Imbalance can be responsible for your anxiety and depression along with poor gut health, nutritional deficiencies, infertility, and more,” Ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar noted, sharing some early signs of hormonal imbalance you need to look out for.

Mood swings

If you are happy one moment and super angry or sad or anxious the very next moment, don’t ignore it. “This is a typical sign of hormonal imbalance,” the expert said.

Weakness

Do you ever feel physically weak in the morning despite having a sound sleep? Weakness in the morning is another sign of hormonal imbalance.

Hair loss

According to Dr Bhavsar, losing hair despite being healthy indicates an imbalance in hormones.

Losing hair despite being healthy indicates an imbalance in hormones (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Sudden weight gain

Weight gain is one of the most common symptoms of hormonal disruption. If you exercise regularlyeat healthy and sleep well, and still gain weight, you must consult a doctor.

Skin issues

Skin conditions such as acne, pigmentation on the face and skin folds, dull skin, dryness, and excessively oily skin are signs of an imbalance in hormones.

Irregular periods and painful menstruation

If you get early or delayed periods and have excessive and unbearable pain during menstruation, it is a sign of hormonal imbalance.

Skin issues are common signs of hormonal fluctuation.

Indigestion

“Constipation, loss of appetite, bloating, acidity, feeling uneasy post meals are signs of poor gut health,” she said.

Sleep issues

Sleep issues – insomnia, disturbed sleep, and feeling tired despite sleeping for more than nine hours – are indicators of poor hormonal health.

“All of these suggest an imbalance in hormones which can be corrected with proper and healthy lifestyle changes, movement (exercise), breathwork (pranayamas), managing stress, and ayurvedic herbs and medicines (if needed),” she explained.