What is the long term effect of having a hormonal imbalance?

Question

I have been diagnosed to have a hormonal imbalance because I'm experiencing heavy periods. I had a nodule removed from my thyroid before and have regular blood tests for my thyroid but it's usually normal. My doctor advised me to take contraceptive pills but I've tried a number of brands but they mostly cause me headaches so I chose to stop taking it, that is, choosing heavy periods over headache.I just want to know the long term effect if I'll let it be.

Answer 1

No can give you anything other than a possible long term effect. That's because each of us is different. So the only long-term effects that can possibly count for you are the ones that you alone will experience.

Yout should discuss all of this with your doctor.

Answer 2

I believe my girlfriend has a hormonal imbalance as well; she has every symptom and has turned into a very nasty and mean person. She has not had her period in 3 months but has passed every pregnancy test but she still refuses to get it checked out and then freaks out on me and stops talking to me for a few days if I bring it up. The research I have done shows no real long term effects except one that is extremely rare that I would not worry about it, it’s a 1 in a billion chance but fibrosis can become cancerous. It is extremely unlikely so I wouldn’t worry if I were you. Headaches are a symptom of hormonal imbalance and by taking the contraceptive you body’s hormones are rebalancing causing the headaches to get worse. I would take it for about a month maybe 2 and I bet the headaches will go away. Mainly hormonal imbalance is more painful for the people around you because PMS mood swings depression and irritability make it extremely hard for people to want to be around. I’m having that issue with my girlfriend right now. Just try the pills one more time but give them some time to work the head aches will go away with time, trying drinking a large amount of water with the pill to dilute it so you’re not getting all the hormones at the same time so your body can get used to it. you must take the pills though because hormonal imbalance can get worse if not treated its only somthing that you can ignore for a little bit.

Answer 3

The long term effect of any hormonal imbalance is totally dependent on what hormone(s) is involved. In this case, the problem is probably only going to be blood loss, if there is any problem at all. Heavy periods are only a problem to your health if it causes anemia. If your blood is tested regularly due to your thyroid, it is easy enough to get a 'CBC' test added to the bloodwork....they may already be doing it since this test is very basic and common, and is usually done if any bloodwork is being ordered. And it is not very often that a woman will become anemic due to regular heavy periods. Taking an iron supplement daily (easy to get over the counter) will help to prevent anemia.

Answer 4

I'm not a doctor, nor do i like them.

But i do know that heavy bleeding is not normal. I would suggest that you increase your intake of green leafy foods. To replenish your iron. Which you are loosing every month. If you do lots of physical activity you should reduce the amount of strenuous activities that you do. That can cause the heavy bleeding. Good luck and god bless you.