Hormones are chemicals that are produced by the endocrine glands of the body, and they regulate most of the bodily functions. Hormonal imbalance results when the hormone levels in the blood become too much or too little. The symptoms caused by such hormonal imbalance are unexplained weight gain, excessive sweating, sleep disturbances, skin rashes, dry skin, depression, headaches, etc.
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Please guide me about hormonal imbalances.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37 year old female. Could you please explain what hormonal imbalances are and what factors can contribute to their occurrence? What are the typical symptoms and signs of hormonal imbalances, and how can one recognize when they may be experiencing such imbalances? Which hormones... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hormonal imbalance is a condition in which the female hormones that are estrogen and progesterone are not discharged in the regular amount and are then controlled by the pituitary gland, which is the small gland in the brain that controls this hormone release by its ow... Read Full »
Please suggest an effective way to get cured from menorrhagia.
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe menorrhagia for the past 18 months, were two of my periods have lasted 48 to 50 days of bleeding. I visited the GP countless times, who tried changing my prescription of contraceptives, put me on Norethisterone, had scans done and blood tests. I changed from Levlen to Diane,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most probable cause of your excessive bleeding, which is also prolonged, is due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance. Due to that, the bleeding continues for a long time and can only be controlled by medicines. Apart from that, you are also ... Read Full »