Hormonal imbalances are more common during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and aging. But some people experience continual, irregular hormonal imbalances. Medical conditions that affect or involve the endocrine system or glands can lead to a hormone imbalance.
How are hormonal imbalances treated? Treatment for a hormonal imbalance will depend on what's causing it. If you have lower-than-normal hormone levels, the main treatment is hormone replacement therapy. Depending on which hormone is deficient, you may take oral medication (pills) or injection medication.
Treatment options for hormonal imbalances include: