Exhausted by 3 p.m. but wired at night? That’s a nervous system under siege and it can wreak havoc on your hormonal health.

Chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated and progesterone low, causing:

• Irregular cycles or heightened PMS 

• Anxiety, insomnia, and inflammation

• Hair shedding, wei...

Hormonal changes—whether from shifting cycles, stress, or life seasons—can throw off your circadian (sleep-wake) cycle. And that disruption only worsens symptoms like:

• Hot flashes, mood swings, or irregular periods

• Mid-day energy crashes

• Restless sleep or nighttime wake-ups

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Late nights, early mornings, or erratic schedules can confuse your body’s internal clock—and your hormones take the hit.

When the circadian rhythm is off, cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and progesterone get disrupted. That shows up as:

• Trouble falling or staying asleep

• Mood dips and energy ...