Hormones that every month play with you

Reproductive hormones affect menstruation, fertility, sexual desire, mental condition and appetite. We bring you some tips to help you easily keep them under control.

Estrogen

Estrogen prepares the uterus for conception. Stable levels of estrogen can increase sexual desire and to strengthen the immune system.

Estrogen stimulates growth of all cells in the body, from cells in the breast to bone cells. However, too much estrogen can cause intense symptoms of PMS – and, problems with fertility and even breast cancer. Too little of estrogen may cause osteoporosis.

How to balance estrogen levels?

Malnutrition can complicate the production of estrogen, while the excess fat cells can cause excess estrogen. The key is to maintain a healthy body weight and body mass index between 18.5 and 30th.

Progesterone

Progesterone tapered wall of the uterus. If conception has not occurred, the level of progesterone decreases and menstruation occurs.

Progesterone has a mild sedative effect which can cause drowsiness. It can also cause water retention in the body, flatulence and constipation.

How to balance the level of progesterone?

Since this hormone is important for conception, you definitely want that its level is balanced. You can balance the way that reduces stress levels. To do this, the best proven meditation, exercise and hobbies.

Testosterone

Testosterone is absent in males. This hormone ensures regular ovulation and sexual desire.
Too high a level of testosterone is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome. It can cause acne, dandruff or dark hair in unusual areas of the body.

How to balance the level of testosterone?

Excess testosterone is associated with obesity, therefore it is very important to pay attention to your weight if you want to testosterone is balanced. If you feel that the level of testosterone is too low, increase the intake of zinc.

Prolactin

Its main function is to provide each month release eggs and stimulates the production of milk needed for breastfeeding.

Excessive levels of prolactin can reduce sexual desire and give rise to symptoms similar to menopause. Slightly elevated levels can hamper ovulation. Normal prolactin levels after pregnancy can help with faster removal of accumulated excess weight.

How to balance the level of prolactin?

Lack of sleep can cause elevated levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, which ultimately undermines the level of prolactin. It is important that each day you sleep 7 to 8 hours.

FSH and LH

Follicle-stimulating hormone prepares the egg for fertilization and luteal hormone stimulates the release of eggs.

It is important that these hormones remain balanced because it will remain so balanced and progesterone levels. If elevated levels of FSH may lead to memory problems, insomnia and skin breakouts.

How to balance the levels of FSH and LH?

Beware of alcohol, especially if you are planning to become pregnant. More than two alcoholic drinks a day can cause imbalance of FSH and LH.