Puberty
Are you disappointed with your body or do you suffer from sadness, irritation or anger?
During puberty, a major renovation takes place in the body and brain. Both boys and girls notice that their bodies and feelings change. This is part of the process of growing up. The changes are caused by hormones.
Hormones are a kind of regulatory chemicals in the body. They control how you look, how you feel and how you behave. This does not always go smoothly, because your body has to get used to a new interaction. Both boys and girls can develop complaints as a result.
If it does not go smoothly, you can also suffer from pimples (acne). For some, acne is so in the way that they do not like to show themselves. You can also become grumpy, scared, insecure or unable to control crying fits more quickly. It can take some getting used to seeing hair growth appearing in new places.
Hormone changes in girls
Estradiol, an essential hormone in girls, plays a crucial role in breast and hip growth and the initiation of menstruation. Another hormone involved in the menstrual cycle is progesterone. When both hormones function properly and are in balance, painful or irregular bleeding does not occur. For your body, this is a new interplay that it needs to practice with, and this does not always go smoothly. This can lead to messy periods or even cessation. Several discomforts surrounding menstruation can persist and cause discomfort.
Period discomfort
Do you suffer from menstrual complaints? Some girls experience so much discomfort that they cannot go to school or participate in daily activities due to cramps, abdominal pain or excessive blood loss. Acne and mood swings indicate that your hormones are not yet sufficiently balanced and may need some help.
Do you recognize the complaints on the checklist below?
Are you ready for change? Scroll to the title below: ”Help, what now?”
Hormone change in boys
Boys undergo the greatest change during puberty, mainly due to an increase in the hormone testosterone.
As a boy, you will especially notice that you grow in height, your strength increases, your sexual needs change, your self-esteem increases and hair grows in new places on your body.
At the same time, unpleasant side effects can also occur, such as sweaty odors, insecurity, unruly behavior, acne, oily skin, or difficulty getting out of bed.
In some cases, these complaints can increase to such an extent that you no longer know what to do with them. Not all boys around you get the same complaints, so how is it possible that things are so different for you?
Do you recognize yourself in this or do you have other complaints that you don't know what to do with?
We are ready to help you.
Help, what now?
There is hope, even if the hormonal complaints seem to match those of your parents. A complaint indicates that too much or too little of a hormone is present. During puberty, your body still has to learn to find the right balance.
It might be nice to know that boys and girls have the same hormones, but their distribution differs.
Girls who suffer from menstrual complaints are often prescribed the contraceptive pill as the only option by their GP. You may not want to use it for good reasons or you may experience side effects. By taking the contraceptive pill, the body does not actually get the chance to develop a correct hormonal balance.
The pill suppresses your complaints, but does not address the underlying cause.
Boys often think that nothing can be done and hope that it will become normal on its own. But there are steps that can help you get through puberty more easily.
With the right help, your complaints can disappear!
Our advice includes understanding the hormonal interplay and a healthy lifestyle that has a significant impact. We can go far with natural solutions.
Want to know more about this? Please contact us.
Also read our blog about menstrual complaints.
