Pregnancy and childbirth in any woman are very strong stresses for the body, which seem to "shake" it. First, there is a hormonal adjustment aimed at maintaining a pregnancy. After birth, the body must again return to its normal state, undergoing reverse changes in many systems and organs, in the first place - in the endocrine.
Restoration of the hormonal balance should normally occur within 2-3 months after childbirth. If this does not occur, it is a hormonal failure after childbirth (or hormonal imbalance). This condition is characterized by an incorrect ratio of progesterone and estrogen - the two major female hormones. Shift can occur both in one and the other direction.
For today, the phenomenon, when hormones after childbirth a little "fool" - quite common. The first few months a woman may not pay attention to discomfort, writing off this for postnatal fatigue and endless cares for the baby. But if, over time, the balance of hormones is not restored, specialist consultation is necessary, since the consequences can be extremely unpleasant - including problems with lactation and postpartum depression.
Symptoms of hormonal failure after childbirth
If after a birth you feel frequent headaches, dizziness, insomnia, pressure jumps, you need to pay attention to it - probably, these are signs of hormonal imbalance. Also, this phenomenon is often accompanied by swelling, irritability, apathy and even postpartum depression . On the problems with hormones and says fast fatigue, sweating, decreased libido.
Falling or, conversely, too fast hair growth, rapid weight loss or a set of excess weight with normal nutrition - all these signs indicate that you have
Diagnosis and treatment of hormonal failure after childbirth
To clarify the diagnosis, the endocrinologist will direct you to take tests for hormones after childbirth. Already on the basis of the result, it is advisable to prescribe a particular treatment. Whatever it was, you need to get ready for the fact that the treatment will take a lot of time. But it is necessary to be treated.
Do not neglect a visit to a specialist and make a decision about treatment yourself, based on the experience of friends who have gone through it and supposedly know how to restore hormones after childbirth. Remember that each organism is individual and requires a special approach.