As we age, it can start to feel like our hormones can really start to go haywire - but it’s not just fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone that can cause changes to our mental and physical health. Scientists have identified over 50 different hormones in our bodies that affect everything from our metabolism to sleep and moods.
A hormonal imbalance happens when you have too much or too little of a certain hormone in your body - most famously, the symptoms of menopause are caused by an imbalance of oestrogen and progesterone. In more serious cases, a hormone imbalance can require medical treatment but many symptoms are temporary and should go away on their own or with other treatments, like HRT and its alternatives. So, first thing's first, speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health.
