How to adjust hormonal imbalance

Under normal circumstances, endocrine disorders may be caused by various factors such as long-term sleep deprivation disrupting hormonal rhythms, high mental stress affecting hormone secretion, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hypothyroidism, or adrenal cortical hyperfunction. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and then improve the condition under a doctor's guidance through lifestyle adjustments, medication, and other methods. The detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Long-term sleep deprivation disrupting hormonal rhythms: Frequently staying up late into the night can impair the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, leading to dysregulation in hormones such as cortisol and melatonin, which may result in acne and menstrual irregularities. Going to bed before 11 PM every day and ensuring 7–8 hours of sleep can gradually restore normal hormonal secretion patterns.

2. High mental stress affecting hormone secretion: Prolonged anxiety and tension can increase the body’s secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline, suppressing the balance of estrogen and progesterone, thereby causing mood swings and hair loss. Engaging in 30 minutes of daily exercise such as jogging or yoga helps relieve stress through sweating.

3. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Abnormal ovarian function leads to excessive androgen production and estrogen imbalance, manifesting as infrequent menstruation, hirsutism, and obesity. Patients should follow medical advice to take medications such as ethinylestradiol-cyproterone acetate tablets, drospirenone-ethinylestradiol tablets, or desogestrel-ethinylestradiol tablets to regulate hormone levels.

4. Hypothyroidism: Insufficient thyroid hormone secretion slows down metabolism, resulting in fatigue, cold intolerance, and delayed menstruation. Patients need to take prescribed medications such as levothyroxine sodium tablets, thyroid extract tablets, or enteric-coated levothyroxine sodium tablets to supplement thyroid hormones.

5. Adrenal cortical hyperfunction: Excessive cortisol secretion from the adrenal glands causes central obesity, elevated blood pressure, and abnormal blood glucose levels. Mild cases may require medications such as metyrapone tablets, ketoconazole capsules, or mitotane tablets, taken under medical supervision, to inhibit cortisol synthesis.

In daily life, maintaining a balanced diet rich in protein and vitamins while avoiding excessive intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods is essential. Combining regular sleep patterns with moderate physical activity helps maintain hormonal balance and gradually improves endocrine dysfunction.