Cause 3: Hormonal Changes – The Body’s Natural Ebb and Flow
Life is a series of phases, each bringing about a myriad of physiological changes. Hormonal fluctuations, natural yet profound, guide these phases. From the turbulent teenage years fraught with puberty to the transformative period of pregnancy, and onto the sunset phase of menopause, our hormones are constantly in flux.
These hormonal tides, while mainly known for mood swings or hot flashes, have subtle ways of making their presence felt. One such manifestation can be the curious case of the geographic tongue. Some women have noted the onset or worsening of this condition during specific periods, especially pregnancy or menstruation.
While hormones play an indispensable role in our body’s functioning, their fluctuations can sometimes throw things off balance. The tongue, sensitive and reactive, might respond to these shifts with map-like patterns.(3)
