Every hormone, from estrogen to insulin, is influenced by your nervous system. When you're in chronic stress, your body prioritizes survival over balance.

This looks like:

• Energy crashes and cravings

• Painful periods or irregular ovulation

• Short fuse, poor sleep, and gut issues

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You might be sleeping, eating well, even working out but still feel off. That’s because hormone health is deeply tied to your nervous system state.

When your body is constantly activated by stress, it shifts away from repair and reproduction. That can mean:

• Disrupted cycles or hot flashes

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When fatigue becomes your norm, even with “healthy” habits in place, your hormones may be struggling under the weight of burnout.

Depleted systems can look like:

• Needing caffeine to function

• Feeling anxious, emotional, or detached

• Low energy during workouts or social activities

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When emotional highs and lows intensify before your period, or you're feeling more sensitive and wired, your nervous system is likely overwhelmed.

A constant state of fight-or-flight (chronic stress) can show up hormonally as:

• Heightened cramps, mood swings, or PMS “rage”

• Sleep troubles, ...

The go-go-go lifestyle might feel like a productivity badge of honor, but if you're running on fumes, your hormones are paying the price.

Long-term, chronic stress dysregulates the nervous system and suppresses vital hormone production, leading to:

• Mood instability, fatigue, and sleep issues

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