Article for Women Issues

A number of novels and stories of the early 18th and 19th centuries often portray women as mad and irrational beings
thus
espousing the creation of mad women literature. But
modern medicine dispels this "mad" attribute. By establishing that women's hormones are more sensitive and susceptible to change than that of men
more attention is given to female health. Menstruation
menopause
PMS
and perimenopause - these are all part and parcel of general health topics related to women. Aside from that similarity of being part of female health
these phenomena are due to one thing: hormonal changes. Hormones are fickle
they change with the slightest variation in diets or physical activity. Sometimes even emotional upheavals are enough to make women's hormones go haywire. Researchers on female health come up with studies on the relationship of female psycho-emotional well-being and their physical health. More often than not
hormones are the established links between this relationship.

Hormonal imbalances are the usual culprits for a number of health disorders in women. Although some of the symptoms are associated with other illnesses
their root remains to be unbalanced hormones. As varied as general health topics are
they range from physical manifestations to psychological and emotional troubles. Physical manifestations of hormonal imbalances include fatigue
weakness
weight gain
weight loss
digestive problems
hot flashes
and joint pain. Other symptoms are more pronounced and less insidious like hair loss and dry skin. Unfortunately
with the demands of career and family life
women often ignore these symptoms as merely due to excess work and overall tiredness. Some attempt to cure their symptoms with remedies and rest that do not work. Hormonal imbalances need medical attention and hormonal supplements to be treated properly. Otherwise
symptoms grow worse with heart palpitations
increased nausea
urinary dysfunction
breast pain
and vaginal dryness. Extreme cases even include changes in menstrual periods with the affected person either suffering from extended periods and bleeding or have total absence of periods.

If the symptoms and conditions above are bad enough
they are just the hormonal imbalances' physical aspect. Usually cropping up as manifestations of other psychological disorders
the psycho-emotional aspect of these imbalances are often disruptive. There are documented cases wherein afflicted persons confess of being unable to function at their normal level because of the symptoms. Some of the minor symptoms include cravings and mood swings. However
if the symptoms do not receive treatment
they progress to worse conditions like lack of sexual desire
depression
insomnia
and unclear reasoning. It's no wonder that general health topics and concerns about women often include well-being exercises.

But
these imbalances are not permanent afflictions. With proper diet
exercise
supplements
and counseling
women are able to get their hormones back on track. However
early detection is a key factor in treating hormonal imbalances. It is therefore important not to dismiss the symptoms as just belonging to general health topics or issues. Hormonal imbalances are not just topics -- they are real
and they happen to more women everyday.