Ever wondered why emotions feel like a rollercoaster sometimes? It’s not always about stress or sleep.
Remember, hormones are doing the talking. And they don’t whisper—they push, pull, and sometimes crash down hard.
The Story of Khushi
Khushi, now 50, never thought much about hormones.
At 16, she cried for no reason. At 30, she felt tired but brushed it off. At 45, the sadness became sharp.
Doctors told her she was fine. Blood work looked normal. But inside, she wasn’t.
Her story, though personal, is not rare. In fact, it’s painfully common.
Teens (13–19): The Storm Starts
Puberty arrives with a bang. Estrogen and progesterone surge in girls. Testosterone takes over in boys.
Mood swings are dismissed as “growing pains.” But behind the scenes, real shifts happen. Sleep patterns change. Stress feels stronger. Even small problems seem huge.
In Khushi’s case, her teen years were marked by anxiety. No one talked about hormones. It was just "a phase."
Twenties: A Fragile Balance
Hormones settle, but not fully. This is the age of work, relationships, and new stress. Cortisol starts to join the dance. Birth control and pregnancy bring new waves.
Many women report PMS getting worse. Men may experience increased aggression or irritability. Mood dips feel subtle—but real.
Khushi got married at 27. Mood crashes before her periods became normal. She blamed stress.
Doctors agreed. Nobody looked deeper.
Thirties: The Slow Shift Begins
Fertility starts to shift quietly. Progesterone levels may drop. Stress becomes chronic. Sleep is
lighter, and anxiety rises.
Women experience mood disorders more frequently here. Men might feel emotionally flat.By
her mid-thirties, Khushi had two kids. She was exhausted. Her doctor suggested vitamins.
Nothing worked.
Forties: The Sharp Turns
Welcome to perimenopause. Hormones now fluctuate daily. One week it’s high estrogen, the
next it drops. Progesterone declines.
This leads to mood swings, rage bursts, and deep sadness. Not depression—just dysregulation.
Men face andropause—a quiet drop in testosterone. It shows up as fatigue, anger, or feeling
“numb.”
Khushi called it her “dark decade.” She cried in traffic. Shouted over small things. Her family
noticed. She didn’t feel like herself.
Fifties and Beyond: The New Normal?
Post-menopause brings stability—but not silence. Estrogen stays low. Mood improves for some.
Others feel emotionally flat.
Men may feel isolated. Testosterone keeps dropping. Motivation fades.
Khushi now manages her mood with walks, protein-rich meals, and open conversations. No
medication. Just awareness.
Conclusion
Hormones don't just control periods or fertility. They shape how we feel, react, and live—every
decade. Mood changes aren’t always “in your head.” Sometimes, they’re in your hormones.
Understanding this isn’t just useful. It’s necessary. And like Khushi, many are now learning to listen—finally.