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\n\t\t\t\tThe effects of psoriasis change throughout a woman\u2019s lifespan. Many experts think hormones trigger immune system changes in the skin of women with psoriasis, so symptoms may get worse or better at certain times in your life.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tHere\u2019s what you can expect.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Puberty<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tAround ages 7-13, your body starts making sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tThese hormones may play a role in Periods<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tThe first time you get your period, high levels of estrogen can cause the overproduction of certain skin cells, which can make psoriasis worse.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tHormone levels go up and down during your menstrual cycle, so your psoriasis may flare or get better at different times of the month.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tMany women say their psoriasis gets worse Pregnancy <\/strong><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tDuring pregnancy, your body produces high levels of estrogen and other hormones that may provide a temporary break from psoriasis symptoms.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tIn one \n\t\t\t\tAnother \n\t\t\t\tAfter pregnancy, hormone levels return to normal \u2014 so your psoriasis may flare up again.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re taking medication to treat your psoriasis, it\u2019s important to talk with your care team as soon as you start thinking about having a baby. Certain drugs Menopause<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tDuring \n\t\t\t\tIn a study of menopausal women with psoriasis, nearly half said going through menopause \n\t\t\t\tManaging hormone-related flares\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tIf your psoriasis is getting worse and you suspect hormones may be to blame, talk to a healthcare provider who understands how hormones affect your condition.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tTogether, you can discuss treatment options, such as medication that may help ease flares, no matter where you are in your life.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tinflammation and affect the immune system, causing psoriasis to appear or flare (get worse).\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tright before their period, when estrogen levels are low. Symptoms might get better during the middle of your cycle, when estrogen levels are highest.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tstudy of women with psoriasis, nearly 9 out 10 saw their skin get better or stabilize during pregnancy.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tstudy found that over half of women said their symptoms got better during pregnancy, but 2 out of 3 said their psoriasis got worse after giving birth.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tneed to be stopped several months before you become pregnant.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tperimenopause, the time when a woman\u2019s body starts making the transition toward menopause, hormonal ups and downs \u2014 particularly dropping estrogen levels \u2014 may make psoriasis worse.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tmade their condition worse, and only 2% showed improvement.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n