Your genes probably influence your hormone health more than you might expect. Here, we ask GP and hormone expert Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott to explain all.

Can our genes lead to hormonal imbalances? A GP explains

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1. Our genes influence every aspect of the hormone process 

2. The expression of our genes can influence hormonal balance 

3. Many hormonal conditions can also have a genetic link

4. Our hormones can influence our genes, too 

Your lifestyle choices are far from the only factor at play.

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