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Hormonal Changes Due to Exercise in Women

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Betty Holt

Exercise can cause hormonal changes in women. Some changes are considered beneficial, while others can have a negative effect. In most cases, moderate amounts of exercise produce positive effects on hormones, while excessive amounts of exercise can actually harm the body by throwing off normal hormonal patterns.

Betty Holt began writing professionally in 1966 as co-editor of a summer mimeographed newspaper, "The Galax News." She has written for "Grit," "Mountain Living," "Atlanta Weekly" and others. Holt received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and Master of Education from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Her articles specialize in health, fitness, nutrition and mental health.