Don't Let Hormones Rule Your Life: Take Control with Dr Sandra Cabot
Hormones hold immense power within us. They can wreak havoc on our physical and emotional well-being, or conversely, make us feel vibrantly alive. They are, without a doubt, the chemical conductors of our orchestra of health.
Why are hormonal imbalances on the rise?
Over the past two decades, the prevalence of hormonal disorders in women has climbed steadily. This can be attributed to a confluence of factors, primarily sociological, environmental, and dietary in nature. Some of the hormonal imbalances we're seeing more frequently include:
- Precocious puberty: Early onset of puberty in children
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal imbalance affecting ovulation and fertility
- Unexplained infertility: Difficulty conceiving despite no apparent cause
- Endometriosis: Tissue growth outside the uterus causing pain and infertility
- Irregular menstrual cycles: Unpredictable or absent periods
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Physical and emotional symptoms before menstruation
- Metabolic syndrome: A cluster of risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, often linked to insulin resistance
