Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Hormonal changes can affect every system in the body, yet most women are only told to expect symptoms like hot flushes or irregular periods. In reality, changing hormones can cause a much wider range of physical and mental symptoms that often go unrecognised.
Whether you’re living with PMS, PMDD, postnatal depression, perimenopause, menopause, or another hormone-related condition, understanding these lesser-known symptoms can help you make sense of what’s happening in your body.
In this week’s video, Dr Louise Newson explains some of the symptoms women are often surprised to learn can be linked to changing hormone levels, including:
* Anxiety, overwhelm and low mood
* Palpitations and dizziness
* Itchy skin, dry eyes and burning mouth
* Migraines and headaches
* Joint pain, frozen shoulder and muscle aches
* Tinnitus, brain fog and changes in concentration
Hormones influence every cell in the body, so it’s not surprising they can affect so many different aspects of your health. The more we understand these connections, the better equipped we are to recognise symptoms, seek the right support, and receive evidence-based treatment.
Hormonal changes can affect every system in the body, yet most women are only told to expect symptoms like hot flushes or irregular periods. In reality, changing hormones can cause a much wider range of physical and mental symptoms that often go unrecognised.
Whether you’re living with PMS, PMDD, postnatal depression, perimenopause, menopause, or another hormone-related condition, understanding these lesser-known symptoms can help you make sense of what’s happening in your body.
In this week’s video, Dr Louise Newson explains some of the symptoms women are often surprised to learn can be linked to changing hormone levels, including:
* Anxiety, overwhelm and low mood
* Palpitations and dizziness
* Itchy skin, dry eyes and burning mouth
* Migraines and headaches
* Joint pain, frozen shoulder and muscle aches
* Tinnitus, brain fog and changes in concentration
Hormones influence every cell in the body, so it’s not surprising they can affect so many different aspects of your health. The more we understand these connections, the better equipped we are to recognise symptoms, seek the right support, and receive evidence-based treatment.
