India, April 9 -- Women's hormonal health is often reduced to one visible marker - whether the menstrual cycle is regular - but the reality is far more complex. Many women remain unaware that everyday factors like sleep patterns, stress levels, and even blood sugar fluctuations can quietly influence hormones and menstrual health from within. A seemingly "normal" cycle does not always reflect what's happening internally, making it important to look beyond surface patterns and understand the deeper signals the body may be sending.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is shedding light on key aspects of women's hormonal health, breaking down how everyday lifestyle factors - such as chronic stress a...