Natalia Muz, an endocrinologist, is responsible for the Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism of B. Commissar of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

Can I regulate my own weight with hormone therapy?.

Sometimes the cause of excess weight are diseases of the endocrine system, which are regulated by hormone therapy at the recommendation of an endocrinologist. But often, the main cause of obesity and excess weight is the energy imbalance, in which the caloric content of the diet exceeds the energy needs of the body.

Is it true that menopause is "younger" and women now enter this period earlier?.

Unfortunately yes. Modern factors of life - chronic stress, toxins and malnutrition - lead to hormonal imbalance, which explains why more and more women experience menopausal complaints already at a relatively young age. What will help you to preserve your youth? Physical activity, proper nutrition, full sleep, active sex life.

What are the first signs of diabetes?.

Thirst, dry mouth, increased amount of urine and more urination, itching, which often occurs in the perineum. Frequent diseases are furunculosis, the wounds heal very slowly, gradually develops weakness, fatigue. Fluctuations in body weight, both in the direction of obesity, and in the direction of losing weight, depending on the type of diabetes mellitus.

What is dangerous hormonal imbalance?.

Hormones dictate almost every part of your life: from the state of mind to your behavior, body shape, eating habits and even your reaction to stress. Hormonal imbalance causes fat accumulation and weight gain, as well as many other unpleasant symptoms such as PMS, acne, migraine, cellulite, loss of libido, menstrual irregularity, menopause problems and burnout. Correct, based on the results of your tests, hormone therapy will eliminate violations of the functions of the endocrine system.

I want to choose oral contraceptives. Where to start and how to understand the range of drugs?.

The choice of oral contraceptives can not be carried out independently, on the recommendation of relatives, friends or a pharmacist. Be sure to consult with a gynecologist who will collect an anamnesis, stop for a family history, existing or past illnesses, as all of the above may be a contraindication to the appointment of oral contraceptives.

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