Weight Gain or Loss
Gaining weight is the most straightforward and typical indicator of a hormonal imbalance, and it is also a marker related to underlying hormonal abnormalities. Gaining weight is not just a problem that can be attributed to the food one eats or the amount of activity one gets. Additionally, hormones might affect it.
Hormonal problems can manifest themselves in a wide variety of ways, and one of those is a rapid and unexplained rise in weight. A deficit in the thyroid hormone, a drop in estrogen levels (often brought on by menopause), and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are examples of these. Increased stress or cortisol levels in the body might cause hormonal weight gain in males.
The increased cortisol levels may drive the body to enter a state of “survival mode” and stimulate the formation of fat cells, which will result in a slower metabolism and the body’s increased capacity to store food for later use. When a woman reaches menopause, her estrogen hormone levels, estradiol, begin to drop. Estradiol plays a role in regulating both metabolism and body weight. The reduced amounts of estradiol may promote weight gain. There is also a possibility that a lady will put on weight in the area of her hips and thighs as she ages.
