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The article was professionally consulted with Doctor Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Endocrine disorders occur when there are too many or too few hormones in the blood. Both men and women can be affected by an imbalance of the hormones insulin, steroids, growth hormone, and adrenaline. Females may experience an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone, while men may experience an imbalance of testosterone.
1. Signs of hormone disorders
The female body produces not only the female hormone estrogen , but also androgen. Androgen is a male hormone, and both men and women produce it, but in different amounts.
Women will experience some natural hormonal imbalances throughout their lives such as:
Puberty Menopause and menopause Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding Women are also at risk of developing different forms of hormonal disorders than men because women have different endocrine organs and cycles. Female hormone disorders are often caused by the following causes:
Early menopause Ovarian cancer Polycystic ovarian syndrome Premature ovarian failure syndrome Hormonal changes or oral contraceptives
Signs of female endocrine disorders are usually:
Menstrual disorders: When you notice that the menstrual cycle suddenly lengthens or shortens, it shows that the body is experiencing an endocrine disorder. Decreased libido: Pleasure in women is brought about by estrogen and progesterone. When the levels of these hormones are changed, the imbalance will lead to a decrease in sex drive and difficulty reaching orgasm. Abnormally high blood pressure : Abnormally high blood pressure should note the bad impact of endocrine disorders on blood pressure. Because when there is an excess of sodium in the body, it will increase water retention, which in turn leads to increased blood pressure. Acne prone skin: Hormonal imbalance makes the body not perform well the function of detoxification through the skin. Toxins deposited on the skin cause the skin to become sensitive, prone to acne, appear melasma, dry skin, less elasticity, wrinkled, dark, easy to catch sunlight... Increase the risk of infertility: Endocrine disorders can cause ovulation disorders, menstrual disorders, arising diseases of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), kidney, pituitary gland... high fertility. Hirsutism: The body's endocrine system produces and releases androgens and estrogens. Androgen is more in men and less in women. But when endocrine disorders, women secrete too much androgen (Hyperandrogen) can cause more hair growth. Gynecological diseases: Endocrine disorders cause the mechanism of female hormone production to be interrupted, the vaginal wall cannot secrete enough mucus to lubricate and moisturize the vagina, making the acidic environment of the vagina damaged. influence, the bacteria causing gynecological inflammation have conditions to attack and cause disease. Long-term anxiety: Feeling tired, bored, frustrated, anxious, can also be psychological stress, pressure, stress for a long time without any reason, it is advisable to check female hormones again. in his body.
2. Treatment of Androgen
Diet plays an important role to protect health, prevent disease and maintain a balanced and stable endocrine production mechanism. When suffering from endocrine disorders, besides strictly following the treatment instructions of the doctor, it is necessary to adjust the daily diet in a reasonable way:
Drink enough water every day to regulate the hormone cortisol in the body. in the most effective way, in addition, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, green tea, etc. can all work very well; Provide adequate and diverse nutrients for the body, supplement foods that increase female hormones, reduce female physiological disorders such as: soybeans and products made from beans soybeans (tofu, soy milk), carrots, potatoes, garlic, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, lemons, tofu, pumpkin, bananas, black sesame, mushrooms, black beans.. .; Eating at least 2 fish meals a week helps maintain hormonal balance. Fish is a food that is both rich in protein and contains a lot of omega 3 , omega 6 and omega 9 which are the best sources of fats for the body. Exercise also helps reduce endocrine disorders. Exercises with bare hands, jogging combined with regular breathing, yoga are all very suitable and have good effects. It is necessary to create a comfortable psychological state, keep the spirit relaxed, always optimistic, happy, stay away from negative thoughts, think of good things every day so that the soul is always at ease. Examining hormone disorders where is safe, fast and accurate is a problem that causes many women headaches. Before countless private hospitals and clinics, it is necessary to find out and choose for yourself a reputable facility, with a synchronous equipment system, a team of highly skilled doctors, nurses, technicians, experienced.
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