The effects of hormonal imbalance can be nasty. How do the undesirable health effects affect you? Some of the symptoms women experience include acne, fatigue, depression, hair loss, low sexual drive, painful periods, and miserable menopause, among others.

There may be a better way to manage things from the start, even if all of those symptoms are enough to send you to the doctor. Here are some basic steps you can take to keep your hormonal health in check without having to see a doctor.

Hormonal imbalance can be nasty. Cue the undesirable health effects - unwanted breakouts, fatigue, depression, hair loss, low sex drive, painful periods or miserable menopause, and many more. While all of those symptoms are enough to send you straight to the doctor's office, there may be a better way to manage things from the start.

Let’s look at five ways you can take control of your hormonal health without having to step foot in the doctor's office.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can hit you out of nowhere. You can feel irritated, bloated or just plain tired.

You don’t have to let it hold you back from everyday life. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with frequent exercise, good sleep hygiene, and reducing stress can help you control the bloating, depression, irritability and mood changes associated with PMS. Here’s what you can do to feel better.