How to recognize a hormonal surge to regain balance

Hormonal activity is very important for the maintenance of psychophysical balance. Hormones regulate, in fact, many physical and psychological processes at different stages of life. They are involved in vital functions such as growth, metabolism, sexual desire and fertility. They also play a role in body weight, mood and many other processes that are a source of well-being for us.

In light of this, it is clear that a hormonal imbalance can lead to consequences that can compromise the quality of life, causing disorders or the onset of diseases. 

7 common symptoms of a hormonal surge

Recognizing the symptoms of hormonal surges is essential to solving the problem and restoring hormonal balance. Here are the most common ones:

Persistent acne. Women during menstruation experience hormonal upheaval that can lead to the appearance of acne. However, when acne is chronic, it is easy to depend on a hormonal disruption of androgens.

Sleep disturbances. When progesterone drops you have difficulty sleeping. The drop often occurs before menstruation or after childbirth. 

Hunger. If appetite is constant it may be related to a drop in levels of leptin, the hormone that regulates appetite.

Depression and mood swings. Typical symptoms of the hormonal surge are stress, depression, the appearance of negative emotions.

Migraines and headaches. They can occur due to the hormonal load, it is no coincidence that they often occur during the menstrual cycle. 

Digestive problems. Cortisol, the stress hormone, can affect the stomach causing digestive difficulties, pain, inflammation and constipation. Patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome then have altered serotonin levels.

Chronic fatigue. Hypothyroidism, a deficiency of the thyroid hormone, causes chronic fatigue and even weight gain.

What to do to regain well-being?

To regain hormonal balance, there are some good habits you can adopt:

Sleep at least 8 hours a night.

Adopt a healthy and balanced food diet that includes healthy fats such as Omega 3, which regulates inflammatory processes, estrogen and progesterone.

Get moderate, consistent physical activity.

When to take supplements for menopausal hormone surge?

In particular periods of life you can then use specific products to regulate the hormonal surge, such as during menopause, where it may be useful to take supplements that contain estrogen and progesterone such as:

Estromineral supplement in tablets based on soy isoflavones, milk enzymes, berberine, folic acid and vitamin D3 promotes the maintenance of an optimal state of health. It also favors the balance of intestinal bacterial flora, helps control cholesterol and plasma triglycerides favoring the functionality of the cardiovascular system.

Estronorm supplement based on natural extracts, designed for the psychophysical well-being of women. It is in fact useful in the control of typical menopausal imbalances, such as hot flashes, sleep disorders, alterations in bone resorption and mood. 

Contact us for more information or consult the online catalog to find the products that best suit your needs.