As women, hormones control us. From puberty to menopause, hormones determine our mood, energy, appearance, and happiness. A recent article in Prevention magazine tells us the 5 signs of hormonal imbalance in women. Before you categorize these health issues as minor misfortunes of normal life, listen to your body, maybe it’s a sign of hormonal imbalance. Fatigue With everyone running around, being “tired” seems to be an accepted state of life for everyone. However, feeling “tired” may be a sign that your hormone levels are changing. Female fatigue can manifest itself in a variety of ways, such as not being able to get up in the morning and feeling exhausted in the afternoon are common signs. Reminder: If you notice a change in your energy level, don’t leave it alone, get your hormone levels tested. Your thyroid, insulin, estrogen, progesterone, and adrenal hormones are all involved in fatigue. Insomnia Low progesterone levels are known to trigger insomnia, while low estrogen levels can cause hot flashes and night sweats that interrupt nighttime sleep. When you often need to count many sheep to fall asleep, it’s time to reevaluate your hormones. Irritability If your loved ones are aware of your mood changes, it may not just be a bad day at work or a bad traffic situation that makes you angry, but a hormonal shift. It can turn even the most peaceful woman into a hysterical freak. Many women notice changes in their moods that are directly related to a specific time period – their period. Premenstrual crying and irritability are not necessarily anxiety or depression, but rather a hormonal imbalance. Hair loss Hair will also tell you the story of your hormones. Along with hair loss, changes in hair density and texture point to hormonal imbalance. Thinning hair on the top indicates a thyroid imbalance; thinning hair on the sides indicates low progesterone and estrogen levels. If you notice thinning in every part of your hair, it may be an indication that you have too many androgens in your body. Weight gain All women are concerned about their weight, and a sudden change in weight is another sign of hormonal imbalance. Weight gain in the abdomen or arms may be a sign of insulin resistance. Increases in the breasts are usually associated with estrogen levels, and increases in the hips and thighs are linked to the thyroid gland.