Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance in Urdu - Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

• Home
• Find a Doctor by Disease
• Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance

Doctors For Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance

Summary about Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance

Hormonal deficiencies or imbalances are caused when a specific or certain number of hormones is not present in that body. As a result of this deficiency, the body experiences certain signs and symptoms that are painful for the human body.

Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance Facts and Figures

Hormonal imbalances are quite common these days, especially in females all around the world. While there are many diseases related to hormonal deficiencies, problems like PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid dysfunction and infertility are the most prevalent in Pakistan. Research estimates that there are nearly 80% of women with undiagnosed hormonal imbalances. Let’s look at some of the facts and information about hormonal imbalances in females given below:

Prevalence of Hormonal issues	70%
Common in	Adolescent and Adults
At-Risk Gender	Females
Average Age for Diagnosis	20s or 30s
Problems related to Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance	Irregular periods, PCOS, Endometriosis, Thyroid dysfunction, Male or female infertility
Specialists Who Treat Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance	Endocrinologists, Gynaecologists

Symptoms of Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance

The symptoms for Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance are:

• Gaining weight
• A fat hump between the shoulders
• Aches, tenderness, and stiffness in the muscles
• Experience of joint pain, stiffness
• Swelling
• Weight loss is unexpected.
• Fatigue
• Muscle wasting.
• Heart rate can be increased or decreased.

Causes of Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance

Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance can be caused by a number of conditions;

• Hormone therapy
• Medications
• Stress
• Injury or trauma
• Cancer treatments like chemotherapy
• Eating disorders
• Tumors, such as cancerous or benign
• Pituitary tumors

Hormonal Imbalance Treatment Options:

The Treatment for Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance are:

• Vaginal estrogen
• Hormone or birth control
• Hormone replacement therapy

A gynecologist can provide the best treatment for hormonal problems in unmarried or married women. Book an appointment with the Best Gynecologists in Pakistan online from the comfort of your home. Call the Marham Helpline: 0311-1222398 now! 

Preventive Measures of Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance

The preventive measures for Hormone Deficiencies/Imbalance are;

• Consume an adequate amount of protein at each meal 
• Consume Good Fats
• Avoid both overeating and undereating
• Exercise on a regular basis. Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates
• Learn to Deal with Stress
• Drink Green Tea
• Consume fatty fish frequently

You can also read more about the best skincare routine for hormonal acne and its treatment.