Understand your hormones

They can affect everything from mood to decision-making but learning to manage hormones can help bring balance back to your life

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Hormones shape how we react to external factors. They make us feel confident, excited and happy but they can also lead to self-doubt and leave us lacking self-esteem.

Dr Helen Wall, GP partner and trainer at The Oaks Family Practice in Bolton, said: “Female hormones fluctuate throughout the month, particularly in individuals with menstrual cycles, and these changes can influence mood, energy levels and how well our brain functions, including executive decision-making.”