Question 1

can hormone imbalances cause oxidative stress?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anything that affects your wellbeing can cause oxidative stress and premature aging. Did you ever notice that presidents seem to age about 10 years after just 4 years in office?!

Question 2

can daily stress be a major cause of male hair loss? does it increase the male hormone? can hair grow back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can result in many effects including hair shedding on anybody- male or female, Stress can also elevate cortisol levels that in turn can lower testosterone.  Hair can grow back if the underlying issues are addressed.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/basics/definition/con-20027666

Question 3

what can cause hypothalamic amenorrhea without stress/exercise/eating disorders?  my hormone profile doesn't match pcos, but my periods are irregular.

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods: Considerations would include low body fat, sleep disorder, drug/alcohol, and pituitary or thyroid issues.

Question 4

which hormone(s) are produced/released by crying? does the release of these substances help alleviate stress/anxiety & if so, how?

Accepted Answer

Benefits of Crying: Crying stimulates the production of Endorphins, our body’s “feel-good” hormones.”
Emotional tears contain stress hormones which get excreted from the body through crying. They contain Adrenocorticotropic hormone to relieve anxiety and stress. 
Crying resolves feelings of grief, feeling overwhelmed or frustrated.
Crying is an outlet for intense emotional sensations- agony, surprise or joy.

Question 5

20,male. very short 5'7. severe untreated apnea, low hormone,stress alot, i look old and ugly. but dont wanna do cosm surgery. will i ever find love?

Accepted Answer

Be love: Love yourself, accepting EVERY part of your body, heart, mind, soul. Share the love in gentle acts of kindness. Get the apnea treated, managed. I think love will find you.

Question 6

i have been struggling from breakouts for a couple years. i am pretty sure this might be due to stress/hormone changes; and i would like to practice some habits that could help me clear up my skin. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

: See a dermatologist for exam and consult and possible referral to a specialist for anxiety and stress disorders.

Question 7

does stress effect fsh levels? (follicle stimulating hormone)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) levels can be impacted by high levels of chronic stress.  This occurs through the  Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovary Axis and cortisol levels.

Question 8

my dr said i have low cortisol levels.i know its a stress hormone and it refulates metabolism but what else could happen?

Accepted Answer

Verify diagnosis: Low cortisol production (adrenal insufficiency) is a rare disorder (though commonly diagnosed by alternative physicians). You should see an endocrinologist to verify if you truly have this problem. The major symptoms of people with true adrenal insufficiency is loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, low blood pressure.  Weakness/tiredness also occurs but those symptoms can be due to other reasons.

Question 9

can hair lost from stress grow if hormone deficiency fixed?

Accepted Answer

Yes : A common cause of hair loss is from telogen effluvium.  This is hair loss that can occur 4-6 months after significant stress to the body such as illness, pregnancy, accident or pyschological stress.  After a period of thinning the hair will grow back.

Question 10

will medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepack increase the stress hormone level?

Accepted Answer

No: In fact, it will decrease stress hormone levels. Steroids mimic your body's stress hormones, so your body stops producing its own. This is why it's important to taper off of steroids slowly so that your body has a chance to start producing stress hormones again - otherwise your body would go into shock.

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