Signs You Need Hormone Therapy
Hormonal imbalance affects everyone from birth to death. In women, the changes are very visible during their menopausal years. But how would you know if there is something wrong with the hormone levels in your body? Here are signs you might be suffering from hormonal imbalance and you may need hormone therapy.
- Persistent weight gain – Hormonal imbalance make it hard to maintain an ideal weight. However, changes in diet and lifestyle can help in losing the extra pounds.
- Belly fat and loss of muscle mass – If the endocrine system is not functioning well, it can overproduce cortisol which makes the body store fat for future use. This is what leads to an increase in belly fat and around the middle areas.
- Low libido – This is one of the most noticeable symptoms that is primarily caused by disturbed sleep. Without quality sleep, our sex hormone production can diminish.
