The hormones in the female cycle fluctuate throughout a woman’s lifetime based on age, contraceptive use, diet, stress, medication and external estrogens (xenoestrogens).
Hormonal imbalances contribute to the irritability and cramping commonly associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the hot flashes, sleep problems, and vaginal dryness associated with menopause. Other common issues are decreased libido, abnormally lengthy periods with high blood loss, reproduction issues, imbalances in metabolism, body odor, and facial and body acne.