The level of hormones has a huge impact on the condition of a woman's body. A hormonal surge is a pathology that is characterized by excessive production of various hormones. This problem in a woman can be an impetus to the development of various diseases of the reproductive system. And together with a weakened immune system, inflammatory processes and sexually transmitted infections, a hormonal surge can lead to an irregular menstrual cycle, hyperplasia, polyps and polycystosis, uterine myoma. Many diseases and pathologies of the reproductive system practically do not have pronounced symptoms, so it is recommended to undergo a timely and regular examination by a gynecologist.
Causes of the problem
The main factors that can affect the hormonal background include:
- Genetic predisposition. Problems with the hormonal system of the congenital type are complicated and poorly treated. Usually, primary amenorrhea is a particular concern, in which girls over 16 did not have menstruation.
- Disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system. This is usually expressed by malfunctioning of the thyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands.
- The use of oral contraceptives. They contain hormones, so that a hormonal disorder develops, the primary sign of which is overweight.
- Colds, acute respiratory infections, SARS. Researchers have found that girls who are prone to various infectious diseases, in adulthood, experience hormonal imbalances.
- Improper nutrition, in particular diet, during which the body does not receive the necessary elements. Without these elements, the production of certain hormones is impossible.
- Diseases of various types. For example, bronchial asthma, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovaries, chest cysts, migraines.
- Surgical intervention, especially in the genitals.
- Serious stressful situations, nervous breakdowns, depression - all this also negatively affects the female hormonal background.
- Excess weight. The greater the excess body weight, the greater the risk of hormonal problems.
During such natural conditions of the female body as adolescence, pregnancy, the birth of a baby, breastfeeding, menopause, hormonal surges can occur. But basically, the body copes with these problems on its own.
Main symptoms
The most characteristic and common signs of a hormonal surge are the following factors:
- Irregular menstruation - periodic delays of menstruation or even their absence for a long time.
- A sharp change of mood and constant irritability. During hormonal surges, a woman often experiences mood swings, mainly for the worse. Attacks of anger, aggressiveness, depression, pessimism - all this is also characteristic of this violation.
- Rapid weight gain and rapidly occurring body fat that are not related to nutrition should also alert you, as it is also one of the main symptoms of hormonal surges. Even while dieting, during a hormonal failure you can seriously recover. The hormonal surge in men appears in the same way.
- Lack of sexual desire. In some cases, with a disturbed hormonal background, a woman's interest in intimate life disappears.
- Hair loss. Intense and sudden hair loss is a common sign of a hormonal surge in adolescents and adults.
- Migraine. Regular headaches are another symptom of a hormonal disorder.
- Sleep problems, constant tiredness. Due to lack of sleep, a constant feeling of being overwhelmed and feeling unwell.
In addition to the above symptoms, additional symptoms of a hormonal surge in women can be the appearance of wrinkles, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic masses in the chest area, and vaginal dryness.
Symptoms of a disorder in girls
- Poor development of the mammary glands.
- Complete absence or irregular periods in girls over 16 years old.
- Excess body hair or lack thereof.
- Serious underweight, long and lean upper and lower limbs.
In most cases, you just need to change your lifestyle, adjust the daily routine, and everything goes away by itself. However, in severe cases, you have to resort to hormonal drugs.
Effects
Problems with the hormonal system are dangerous in that they entail a number of diseases of other organs and systems of the body. So, with hormonal surges, the following complications may develop:
- infertility;
- osteoporosis;
- overweight (obesity);
- various gynecological diseases;
- tumors are malignant and benign, which depend on the level of hormones;
- atherosclerosis, which can lead to the development of a heart attack or stroke.
Problem treatment
Since failures in the hormonal system can cause the development of many diseases and complications, this condition requires timely treatment and adjustment. Before you begin treatment, you should find out the causes that led to the violation of the hormonal background. For this, a sick person must definitely consult an endocrinologist and take blood tests for hormonal status.
Depending on the reasons that led to the hormonal failure, the following treatment methods are distinguished:
- treatment of infections affecting the genitals, in combination or separately, resort to hormone therapy;
- a special diet menu (for example, zinc-selenium for teenage girls or vegetarian menopause);
- in some cases, you have to resort to surgical intervention.
Other therapies
Very often during problems with the hormonal background, the treatment of this condition in women comes down to replacement therapy. It consists of artificial medicines, which in their composition and structure are similar to the secret of the sex glands, in particular, such as Cyclodinone, Mastodinon, and Klimadinon. That is why complex treatment is prescribed only after a thorough diagnosis.
In addition, it is recommended to adhere to proper nutrition and lead an active lifestyle. Change periods of work by rest. For women, it is also very useful to follow a special diet rich in vegetables, fruits, herbal teas and infusions. Vitamin complexes and nutritional supplements will not interfere. In rare cases, even hirudotherapy, that is, treatment with leeches, can be advised.
Preventive actions
Of course, it is no secret that it is easier to prevent the development of the disease than to try to get rid of it later. In order to never encounter hormonal surges, women are encouraged to follow these two simple recommendations:
- constantly keep a calendar of menstruation;
- observe the nature of menstrual flow.
And most importantly - do not forget to look at the gynecologist twice a year, because many gynecological diseases begin without apparent causes and symptoms.