That's Just Your Hormones, Bro

We get the experts to discuss the hormonal imbalance in men

- By Sukriti Shahi

For as long as we have discussed hormonal imbalance, mood swings, irritability, it’s always in regards with women. Whereas, for men, such changes are usually blamed on stress and burnout. The fact is that hormones are running the show for men too, but the dialogue has rarely been a part of the discussion. The truth is hormonal imbalance isn’t a term coined just for women. “When we hear the phrase hormonal imbalance, most of us think of women—periods, PMS, or menopause.

But the truth is, men also experience hormonal fluctuations that can deeply affect their bodies, minds, and day-to-day lives. The difference is, we rarely talk about it,” Dr David Chandy, Director, Endocrinology, Sir HN Reliance hospital.

In men, it dictates the energy levels, sex drive, mood, muscle mass and even how clearly one thinks. The real picture lies in the levels of testosterone. “The male body depends on a fine balance of hormones like testosterone, cortisol, insulin, thyroid hormones, and even estrogen. Any disturbance in these can trigger physical and psychological changes,” says Dr Chandy.