HORMONAL IMBALANCE EFFECTS ON GETTING PREGNANT
Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance & Unable to Get Pregnant A number of hormones affect the reproductive tract. Getting pregnant requires that the delicate balance of hormones is intact; any disturbance in the hormone balance can result in menstrual difficulties that prevent pregnancy. The menstrual cycle depends on a balance of estrogen, a form of estradiol, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and progesterone, as well as other hormones Amenorrhea Amenorrhea means an absence of periods. When you’re not having any periods, the balance of hormones is usually upset. Several types of hormone imbalance can cause amenorrhea. High FSH levels (usually due to premature ovarian failure), menopause or perimenopause--the period several years before menopause--can cause amenorrhea. Low estrogen levels often accompany high FSH levels and can also lead to lack of menstrual periods. High levels of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary during la...