The rush of our life doesn’t give us much scope to have a deeper look into our well-being. Many of us are so engrossed in our day-to-day lives that we may not give much importance to the subtle signals of health problems that our body tries to convey to us. One such persistent problem is a hormonal imbalance.

Have you ever wondered if your irritability, anger issues, fatigue, and body changes could be attributed to your hormonal fluctuations?

Hormones, the chemicals secreted by the glands of your body, are very important for normal functioning of many physical processes. They not only control your reproductive cycle, they also regulate functions like the body temperature, libido and conception, appetite, stress levels, etc.

Depending on your age and circumstances, hormonal levels can vary from time to time. It is very obviously felt during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. But there are other factors like weight gain, inadequate sleep, nutritional deficiencies, and lack of exercise and activity, that can trigger hormonal imbalances. And such hormonal imbalances can manifest themselves through a number of body reactions. Though these reactions are very common, they still take a considerable toll on the body.

If you want to know what these body reactions are, do read the indicators given below!

1. Pimples And Acne

This is a common side effect of hormonal imbalances. If there is excess production of androgens (read: male hormones), you will find that there is a continuous outbreak of acne, pimples, lesions or cysts. They also take a lot of time to heal.

2. Irregular Periods

Hormonal fluctuations can cause a lot of changes in the female reproductive system. It can affect the intensity, duration, and flow of your menstrual cycle and may even affect your thyroid functions.

3. Disturbed Sleep Patterns

The hormone melatonin is responsible for quality sleep. If there is an imbalance in this hormone’s production, there can be disturbances in the sleep pattern. Apart from melatonin, fluctuations in the level of estrogen can also cause sweating and sleep disruption.

4. Bloating And Fullness

When there is a dip in the levels of progesterone and estrogen hormones in the body, it can lead to a gassy and puffy sensation in the stomach. It increases the feeling of fullness and tightness in the abdomen.