Hormonal imbalances occur in men and women when there is too much or too little of a hormone in their bloodstream. Hormones offer an essential role in the body, even a small hormonal imbalance can cause vast side effects throughout the body. Hormones are an important part of the body as they play a major process in a wide range of bodily functions. Hormones regulate: ● Metabolism ● Appetite ● Heart rate ● Sleep cycles ● Reproductive cycles ● Sexual function ● General growth and development ● Mood levels ● Stress levels ● Body temperature Both men and women can become affected due to any imbalance in their insulin, steroids, growth hormones, and adrenaline. Women can experience more imbalances in their estrogen and progesterone levels while men are may experience imbalances in their testosterone levels. Symptoms that are normally associated with a hormonal imbalance include: ● Weight gain or loss that is unexplained ● Excessive sweating whether it is unexplained or not ● Sleeping issues ● Changes in sensitivity from the cold or heat ● Dry skin or skin rashes ● Changes in blood pressure ● Changes in heart rate ● Brittle or weak bones ● Changes in blood sugar concentration ● Irritability ● Anxiety ● Unexplained fatigue, or long-term fatigue ● Increased thirst ● Depression ● Headaches ● Needing to use the bathroom more than usual ● Bloating ● Changes in appetite ● Reduced sex drive ● Thinning or brittle hair ● Infertility ● Swollen face ● Blurred vision ● Bulge found in the neck ● Breast tenderness ● Deepening of the vocal chords in females