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Hormones have much to do with metabolism, food cravings, hunger-fullness cues and even how weight is distributed around the body. Several female hormone types matter for weight loss.
Hyperandrogenism, especially high levels of testosterone, can cause serious adverse effects if left untreated. High testosterone levels are associated with other health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, amenorrhea (cessation of menstrual cycles), and ovulatory dysfunction, which can lead to infertility.
Ghrelin is a hormone in the body that regulates hunger and appetite. People with higher levels of ghrelin generally have a harder time losing weight. Past studies have shown that exercise may help ...
Poor sleep is linked to excess weight. "Chronic sleep deprivation disrupts the balance of hunger-regulating hormones, ghrelin, and leptin, which can lead to increased food intake and weight gain ...
In contrast, the hormones peptide YY and leptin can have an opposite effect on the appetite, causing the sensation of being full. Ghrelin can be released if blood sugar levels dip too low—a condition called hypoglycemia that can result from long periods without eating. Stomach contractions from hunger can be especially severe and painful in ...
PCOS is associated with excess levels of male hormones or hyperandrogenism. Studies have shown that hyperandrogenism could be caused by a reaction between ovarian theca cells and reactive oxygen species. [23] Hyperandrogenism in women results in menstrual abnormalities, insulin resistance, and ovarian dysfunction in the body. [19]
When you re-gain weight, you might notice a hunger spike, since your metabolism and hormones have changed, says Dr. Apovian. This can lead you to crave foods that are high in sugar and fat, she says.
Aromatase excess syndrome (AES or AEXS) is a rarely diagnosed genetic and endocrine syndrome which is characterized by an overexpression of aromatase, the enzyme responsible for the biosynthesis of the estrogen sex hormones from the androgens, in turn resulting in excessive levels of circulating estrogens and, accordingly, symptoms of hyperestrogenism.