Difficulties that arise in everyday life are not always related only to psychological well-being. In fact, mental health is closely linked to hormonal issues: in a way, hormones contribute to the balance of health as a whole. Therefore, when levels are altered, it can impact different areas of life, even causing some disorders.
Often, these changes occur due to a certain stage of life, use of medications, contraceptives or even some diseases that influence the hormone rate, such as hypothyroidism (characterized by thyroid hormone deficiency), among other factors.
“Low testosterone in our body, for example, increases the risk of depression, dementia, poor memory, reduces muscle mass and bone mass. This can lead to an increase in metabolic diseases, obesity, cholesterol changes and cardiovascular diseases”, gynecologist and obstetrician Priscila Pyrrho.
Check out the list of hormones that most impact mental health in the Health up to datepartner of metropolises.
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