The female body has a very delicate chemistry. Hormones are an important factor in determining how healthy a woman is. So naturally a hormonal imbalance can lead to several consequences.  Various dietary factors, stress, thyroid imbalance, lack of essential vitamins and minerals – all are contributors to creating this imbalance. It may manifest in the form of acne before, during or after menstruation, irregular periods with either heavy or light bleeding, changing levels of weight, and also usually lead to diseases like diabetes or full our autoimmune diseases if untreated for long.

If you can relate to some of these factors, maybe it’s time to visit your Gynecologist and ask how they can help.

Testing:

Your doctor will recommend testing your blood to see cortisol, thyroid, testosterone and estrogen levels, and conducting pap smears or other tests to gauge how well your hormones are doing. Depending on your results, the doctor will prescribe a treatment plan using either supplements to fix the vitamin andmineral imbalance, or prescribe a treatment of hormone therapy as needed.

As a Guide: Age and Changes:

Always keep in touch with your gynecologist. If you are a young girl about to begin her period, or a sexually active adult, or a woman facing menopausal symptoms, it’s always a great idea to speak to your gynecologist about these changes in your body.

If you plan to conceive or are in your post-partum period, be sure to keep your gynecologist in your loop to ensure a healthy pregnancy, and to guide you on how to deal with hormonal imbalance, the post-partum blues, and post pregnancy changes as a whole.

A gynecologist will be able to guide you better on how to deal with these hormonal changes and how you can prevent yourself from the adverse effects they bring about.

Just Talking:

Even if you are simply suspecting of a hormonal imbalance, it’s a good idea to always keep in touch with your gynecologist. With the diet and stressful environment we all are so invested in, the female reproductive system can easily take a hit. Hence, it’s always wise to speak to a professional for advice or better tips for care.

A gynecologist is your best bet to having questions addressed about your reproductive system. A professional will be able to give you a realistic picture about your health down there, and will also entertain any and every question with medical and scientific proof.

Taking better care of your reproductive and sexual health ensures a healthy flow of hormones which means a healthy you. You should make an appointment with a trusted gynecologist who will help address your queries and issues!