The body is very sensitive to hormones, so even a small variation in hormone levels can lead to symptoms at any time.
Furthermore, hormone levels change over time.
- Men and women both experience high hormonal activity during puberty.
- Women also experience rapid and inconsistent hormonal change during menopause.
- Men’s testosterone levels decrease as they age, but the process is smoother and more gradual.
Chemicals in the environment (endocrine disruptors) are increasingly recognised as affecting hormone-related symptoms.