hormonal fluctuations
Body chemistry shifts
Hormonal fluctuations are the natural rises and falls in hormone levels that occur in the body.
The term appears most often in discussions of menstruation, menopause, and mood: Hormonal fluctuations during her cycle left her irritable.
The phrase can sound clinical or dismissive when used to explain away women's emotions or behavior.
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
- endocrine systemHormone-producing gland network
- dietCustomary food consumption
- menstrual cycleMonthly female reproductive process
- birth control pillsOral pregnancy prevention medication
puberty · teenage years · fatigue · exercise · hot flashes · night sweats · circadian rhythm · sleep patterns · stress response · ovulation · premenstrual syndrome · metabolic disorders · blood sugar · weight gain · water retention · adrenal glands · acne · dietary supplements
hormonal fluctuationschemical equilibrium
Matched opposing reaction rates
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