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Miriam Kwari Herbal Space
Women experience several periods of hormonal change in their lifetime, primarily during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause.
Symptoms of hormonal imbalances in women include:
heavy, irregular, or painful periods
weak, brittle bones
hot flashes and night sweats
vaginal dryness
breast tenderness
pimples during or just before menstruation
uterine bleeding not associated with menstruation
increased hair growth on the face, neck, chest, or back
infertility
weight gain
Hormonal imbalances in men
Men also experience natural periods of hormonal imbalance during their lifetime.
Natural causes of hormonal imbalances in men include puberty and aging.
Men are also at risk of developing different hormonal imbalances than women because they have different endocrine organs and cycles. Medical conditions causing hormonal imbalances in men include:
cancer of the prostate
hypogonadism (low testosterone)
Symptoms of hormonal imbalances in men include:
reduced sex drive
(ED) erectile dysfunction
low sperm count
reduced muscle mass
reduced body hair growth
breast tenderness
osteoporosis
Some natural supplements can be used to reduce symptoms. People have used natural supplements to treat hormonal imbalances for many years.
Natural supplements commonly used for the reduction of symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances include:
Teas for women:
Geranium tea
Wormwood tea
Teas for men
Guava leaf tea
Fig leaf tea
Seeds for men such as pumpkin, sunflower and flax
The writer, Miriam Kwari is a herbalist from Mutare and can be contacted on:
+263773378571 or 12 Herbert Chitepo Street, Oasis Building, Mutare
