Debunking the Myths: 8 Truths About Hormonal Balance in Women

“Our hormones reflect the context of our lives — our thoughts, emotions, and actions. To balance your hormones, you must first learn to balance your life.” - Marcela Llerena

Introduction:

Hormonal imbalance is a term we hear often, but there's a lot of misinformation out there. From stress to synthetic hormone creams, many factors are blamed for hormone disruptions. But what if the truth is more complex? In this article, we'll bust 8 myths surrounding hormonal health in women and reveal what really influences your balance.

With that said, here are 8 myths about hormonal balance in Women.

Myth 1: Stress, endocrine disruptors, and lifestyle are the primary causes of hormonal imbalance.

The truth: Stress is a symptom, not the root cause.

Hormonal imbalance can cause stress, not the other way around. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology found that estrogen directly influences mood and emotional states. In fact, the relationship between stress and hormones is bidirectional. Stress can exacerbate hormone imbalances, but the core issue often lies much deeper — in how women subconsciously relate to their femininity.

Many women, burdened by societal trauma — such as devaluation, rejection, or historical violence against women — may unknowingly reject their feminine energy. This rejection can manifest in physical and emotional discomfort, including issues in the womb, chronic pain, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

At the spiritual level, autoimmune disorders often represent an inner conflict about who we believe we should be versus who we really are.

Myth 2: Applying synthetic hormone creams is the solution to balancing hormones.

The truth: Synthetic hormone creams may do more harm than good.

While hormone creams can temporarily address symptoms, they don’t solve the underlying issues. The body can absorb synthetic hormones, affecting the whole system, and over time, this can weaken natural hormone production. Studies, including those by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, show that transdermal estrogen creams can cause weight gain, mood swings, nausea, and more.

More importantly, artificial hormones cannot account for the natural fluctuation of female hormones throughout the month, leading to possible long-term side effects, including an increased risk of breast cancer.

Myth 3: The key to balancing hormones naturally is herbs, supplements, diet changes, and stress reduction.

The truth: True healing is more than managing symptoms.

Simply taking supplements or changing your diet doesn’t address the root cause of hormonal imbalance. While these changes can help alleviate some symptoms, true healing involves aligning your thoughts, body, and emotions. Healing begins with self-coherence, organizing your energy, and releasing what no longer serves you.

The real issue often lies in the rejection of feminine energy. By reconnecting with self-love and nurturing femininity, we can heal trauma at a deeper level and restore balance — something that supplements alone can’t accomplish.

Myth 4: Hormones are only influenced by food, pills, or creams.

The truth: Your emotions have a huge impact on your hormones.

Hormones don’t just come from what we eat or apply to our skin. Emotional stress, especially long-term emotional struggles, plays a direct role in hormone production. Research shows that feeling safe, supported, and joyful boosts estrogen and progesterone, while feelings of detachment or self-sacrifice can trigger testosterone production.

Balancing feminine and masculine energies is key to regulating hormones, as both energies affect our hormonal makeup. Your mindset and emotional state are just as important as any external supplement.

Myth 5: Estrogen dominance is caused by too much estrogen alone.

The truth: Estrogen dominance often links back to excessive masculine energy.

John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, explains that estrogen dominance is often caused by a lack of progesterone — which occurs when the body produces excess testosterone. This imbalance is commonly linked to self-sacrifice, a masculine trait, and a behavioral pattern often seen in women who try to earn love through overgiving or people-pleasing.

When you prioritize others’ needs over your own, you’re tapping into masculine energy, which depletes progesterone levels, increasing estrogen dominance.

Myth 6: You need to study biology to understand hormone balance.

The truth: Hormonal balance comes from healing deeper wounds and balancing energies.

While understanding hormone function can be helpful, true balance comes from healing emotional and spiritual wounds. Addressing childhood traumas, feminine wounds, and aligning your masculine and feminine energies are the real keys to balance. Living cyclically and embracing a healthy lifestyle will naturally follow, and this holistic approach goes far beyond just “understanding” hormones.

Myth 7: Hormonal balance is only about sex hormones.

The truth: Hormones are tied to the chakras and emotional health.

Your endocrine system is the physical manifestation of your chakras. Each chakra reflects different aspects of your emotional, physical, and energetic bodies. Hormonal imbalance isn’t just about sex hormones — it’s about balancing your emotional and energetic state.

The sacral chakra, in particular, which governs creativity and sexuality, plays a significant role in hormonal balance. Healing within this chakra is essential for restoring harmony and energy flow throughout the body.

Myth 8: Hormonal balance is unrelated to life fulfillment.

The truth: Your life path is directly connected to your hormonal health.

Hormonal balance doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s directly related to the context of your life. How you feel about your life’s purpose, whether you’re living authentically, and how you approach your relationships can all impact your hormones.

To balance your hormones, ask yourself: Am I living my life in alignment with my true purpose? Hormonal health thrives when you live with integrity, joy, and authenticity.

By shifting our understanding of hormonal balance from symptom-based to a more holistic, energy-centered approach, we can move toward true healing. It’s about embracing all aspects of ourselves — mentally, emotionally, and physically — and nurturing the balance between our feminine and masculine energies.

Ready to take control of your hormonal health? Start by embracing your full self and healing the parts of you that have been holding back. Your body, mind, and hormones will thank you.

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