<p>Hormonal imbalance occurs when there is an excess or deficiency of hormones in the body. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, such as growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.</p><p><br></p><p>*Causes of Hormonal Imbalance:*</p><p><br></p><p>- Genetics</p><p>- Certain medical conditions (e.g., thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS))</p><p>- Medications</p><p>- Stress</p><p>- Poor diet and lifestyle</p><p>- Environmental factors</p><p><br></p><p>*Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance:*</p><p><br></p><p>- Mood swings</p><p>- Weight gain or loss</p><p>- Fatigue</p><p>- Sleep disturbances</p><p>- Changes in appetite</p><p>- Hair loss or growth</p><p>- Skin issues (e.g., acne, dryness)</p><p><br></p><p>*Types of Hormonal Imbalance:*</p><p><br></p><p>- Thyroid hormone imbalance (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)</p><p>- Adrenal hormone imbalance (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease)</p><p>- Sex hormone imbalance (e.g., estrogen dominance, low testosterone)</p><p>- Insulin resistance or diabetes</p><p><br></p><p>*Treatment and Management:*</p><p><br></p><p>- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)</p><p>- Medications to regulate hormone levels</p><p>- Lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, stress management)</p><p>- Natural remedies (e.g., herbal supplements, acupuncture)</p><p><br></p><p>*Importance of Seeking Medical Attention:*</p><p><br></p><p>- If you're experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.</p><p><br></p><p>*Understanding Hormones*</p><p><br></p><p>Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system. They play a vital role in regulating various bodily functions, such as:</p><p><br></p><p>- Growth and development</p><p>- Metabolism</p><p>- Reproductive processes</p><p>- Mood and emotional well-being</p><p>- Sleep-wake cycles</p><p><br></p><p>*Types of Hormonal Imbalance*</p><p><br></p><p>- *Thyroid Hormone Imbalance*: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)</p><p>- *Adrenal Hormone Imbalance*: Cushing's syndrome (excess cortisol) or Addison's disease (deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone)</p><p>- *Sex Hormone Imbalance*: Estrogen dominance, low testosterone, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)</p><p>- *Insulin Resistance or Diabetes*: Imbalance in blood sugar regulation</p><p><br></p><p>*Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance*</p><p><br></p><p>- *Physical Symptoms*: Weight gain or loss, fatigue, hair loss or growth, skin issues</p><p>- *Emotional Symptoms*: Mood swings, anxiety, depression</p><p>- *Reproductive Symptoms*: Irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, low libido</p><p><br></p><p>*Causes of Hormonal Imbalance*</p><p><br></p><p>- *Genetics*: Family history of hormonal disorders</p><p>- *Medical Conditions*: Certain conditions, such as thyroid disorders or PCOS</p><p>- *Medications*: Certain medications can disrupt hormone levels</p><p>- *Lifestyle Factors*: Poor diet, lack of exercise, stress</p><p>- *Environmental Factors*: Exposure to toxins, pollutants</p><p><br></p><p>*Treatment and Management*</p><p><br></p><p>- *Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)*: Replacing deficient hormones with synthetic or bioidentical hormones</p><p>- *Medications*: Regulating hormone levels or treating underlying conditions</p><p>- *Lifestyle Changes*: Diet, exercise, stress management</p><p>- *Natural Remedies*: Herbal supplements, acupuncture</p><p><br></p><p>*Importance of Seeking Medical Attention*</p><p><br></p><p>- *Proper Diagnosis*: A healthcare professional can diagnose hormonal imbalance through physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests.</p><p>- *Personalized Treatment*: A healthcare professional can develop a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.</p>
At the end of the month, we give out prizes in 3 categories: Best Content, Top Engagers and
Most Engaged Content.
Best Content
Top Engagers
Most Engaged Content
Best Content
We give out cash prizes to 7 people with the best insights in the past month. The 7 winners are picked
by an in-house selection process.
The winners are NOT picked from the leaderboards/rankings, we choose winners based on the quality, originality
and insightfulness of their content.
Top Engagers
For the Top Engagers Track, we award the top 3 people who engage the most with other user's content via
comments.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Engagers" tab on the rankings page.
Most Engaged Content
The Most Engaged Content recognizes users whose content received the most engagement during the month.
We pick the top 3.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Contributors" tab on the rankings page.
Here are a few other things to know for the Best Content track
1
Quality over Quantity — You stand a higher chance of winning by publishing a few really good insights across the entire month,
rather than a lot of low-quality, spammy posts.
2
Share original, authentic, and engaging content that clearly reflects your voice, thoughts, and opinions.
3
Avoid using AI to generate content—use it instead to correct grammar, improve flow, enhance structure, and boost clarity.
4
Explore audio content—high-quality audio insights can significantly boost your chances of standing out.
5
Use eye-catching cover images—if your content doesn't attract attention, it's less likely to be read or engaged with.
6
Share your content in your social circles to build engagement around it.
Contributor Rankings
The Rankings/Leaderboard shows the Top 20 contributors and engagers on TwoCents a monthly and all-time basis
— as well as the most active colleges (users attending/that attended those colleges)
The all-time contributors ranking is based on the Contributor Score, which is a measure of all the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
The monthly contributors ranking tracks performance of a user's insights for the current month. The monthly and all-time scores are calcuated DIFFERENTLY.
This page also shows the top engagers on an all-time & monthly basis.
All-time Contributors
All-time Engagers
Top Monthly Contributors
Top Monthly Engagers
Most Active Colleges
Contributor Score
The all-time ranking is based on users' Contributor Score, which is a measure of all
the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate your contributor score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
Subscriptions received
2
Tips received
3
Comments (excluding replies)
4
Upvotes
5
Views
6
Number of insights published
Engagement Score
The All-time Engagers ranking is based on a user's Engagement Score — a measure of how much a
user engages with other users' content via comments and upvotes.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate the Engagement Score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
A user's comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's upvotes
Monthly Score
The Top Monthly Contributors ranking is a monthly metric indicating how users respond to your posts, not just how many you publish.
We look at three main things:
1
How strong your best post is —
Your highest-scoring post this month carries the most weight. One great post can take you far.
2
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
We also look at the average score of all your posts. If your work keeps getting good reactions, you get a boost.
3
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
Posting more helps — but only a little.
Extra posts give a small bonus that grows slowly, so quality always matters more than quantity.
In simple terms:
A great post beats many ignored posts
Consistently engaging posts beat one lucky hit
Spamming low-engagement posts won't help
Tips, comments, and upvotes from others matter most
This ranking is designed to reward
Thoughtful, high-quality posts
Real engagement from the community
Consistency over time — without punishing you for posting again
The Top Monthly Contributors leaderboard reflects what truly resonates, not just who posts the most.
Top Monthly Engagers
The Top Monthly Engagers ranking tracks the most active engagers on a monthly basis
Here is what we look at
1
A user's monthly comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's monthly upvotes
Most Active Colleges
The Most Active Colleges ranking is a list of the most active contributors on TwoCents, grouped by the
colleges/universities they attend(ed)
Here is what we look at
1
All insights posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels)
2
All comments posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels) —
excluding replies
Below is a list of badges on TwoCents and their designations.
Comments