There are multiple hormones produced by the body that affect us in different ways. The hormones that have a part in the aging process are testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, DHEA, cortisol, and human growth hormone. As we age, the natural production of these hormones will slow down at different rates, which can create an imbalance in the body. When a hormonal imbalance happens, the physical signs of aging are exacerbated.   These symptoms and signs of aging that are affected by hormones include wrinkles, loss of skin volume, hair loss, and a crepe-like texture to the skin. Hormonal imbalances can affect both men and women, however, the negative side effects and signs of aging seem to affect women more quickly than they do men, even if they follow a similar lifestyle routine and have the same genetical makeup.   Aging is the result of many factors but particularly tied to hormones, with signs of aging due to hormonal changes often coming on suddenly. Collagen production and the skin’s elasticity are linked to the body’s production of the hormone estrogen, which is the hormone that rapidly decreases as a result of menopause, causing what can seem to be rapid signs of aging in women.