My Face Is an Oil Slick
Is it my hormones?
Or it might not be hormonal at all: Acne agitators include genetics, overwashing or bad products.
If your breakouts are sporadic, allaying stress and watching your weight can help.
If you might’t get your skin under control on your own, see your derm.
I Have Zero Interest in Sex
Is it my hormones?Probably not.
Low libidocan be hard to fixand difficult to explain.
But most often, a sputteringsex lifestems from relationship problems, Dr. Goldstein says.
My Asthma Flares Up Every Month
Is it my hormones?Very likely.
FIX ITTry the Pill.
Ask your doc for details.
FIX ITEat smaller, more frequent meals in general, which can put less stress on the gut.
“And avoid fatty foods and anything that tends to give you gas,” Dr. Chang says.
I Keep Getting Gyno Infections
Is it my hormones?Unlikely.
If you’ve gone on the Pill recently, you might be blaming that.
The friction involved in getting busy can move bad bacteria into your urinary tract.
But there’s another suspect.
Changes in pH can lead to infection by making it easier for bad bacteria to thrive.
Thyroid problems could also cause the blues, irritation or moodiness at times.
So if most of us probably can’t blame sour spirits on hormones, what is going on?
It’s more likely issues at home or work or simply a bad day.
FIX ITIf you’re someone who truly has PMS, the Pill could provide some relief.
Good oldexercisecan hugely help gloominess, too, whether your bad mood is cyclical or not.
I’m Always Ravenous
Is it my hormones?Could be.
“Ample shut-eye will keep your appetite hormones at the right levels,” Dr. Gerbstadt says.
And don’t forget to snack: Eating every three to four hours will keep blood sugar stable.
Nosh your way to a healthyand happymonth!
Feel Well Every Week
WEEK 1What’s going onEstrogen and progesterone levels are low.
You’ve got your period.Do thisSleep better.
Because most of us can’t take midday naps (we wish!
WEEK 2What’s going onYour body is preparing to ovulate.
Estrogen and testosterone levels rise.Do thisGrab the lingerie.
You’re also at your most fertile, so this is the best time to get pregnant.
Attack your to-do list.
Upping calcium now may relieve PMS symptoms when your period arrives, Dr. Hashmi says.
Aim for 1,000 milligrams daily this week through the first day of your period.
A liter of water daily and skipping salty stuff can help.
Adding potassium-rich foods such as bananas and broccoli may also help you shed excess water weight.
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