Hormonal disorders - Rejuvenate Clinic

What are Hormonal Disorders?

Hormones are extremely important chemical messengers that control many critical bodily functions. Hormonal disorders occur when there are abnormalities in the hormones or problems with the endocrine glands that produce hormones. This can significantly impact health and quality of life.

Some key things to know about hormonal disorders:

• Common causes include autoimmune diseases, tumors, infections, injury/trauma, genetic mutations, and unknown reasons.
• They can originate in the endocrine glands like the thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, and testes. Dysfunction here leads to issues.
• Symptoms manifest differently depending on the hormone. But general ones are fatigue, changes in appetite/weight, insomnia, fertility problems, mood changes, trouble concentrating, etc.
• Diagnosis involves blood tests, imaging scans, genetic testing, etc. It's crucial to identify the problematic hormone.

Some major types of hormonal disorders:

• Thyroid disorders - The thyroid helps regulate growth, metabolism, and development. Both underactive thyroid and overactive thyroid conditions exist.
• Adrenal disorders - The adrenal glands produce cortisol for managing stress and Aldosterone which controls blood pressure.
• Diabetes - The pancreas has issues producing or processing insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - A common condition where ovarian function is disrupted, causing irregular periods, excess hair growth, and infertility.
• Early or delayed puberty - Linked to problems with hormones that spur sexual development.
• And more like growth hormone deficiency, pituitary disorders, etc.

Treatment depends on the specific hormonal condition but may involve medication, supplements, surgery, or hormone therapy to get hormones back in balance. Identifying and managing disorders early is key to prevent complications.

If you suspect you may have a hormonal disorder, visit Rejuvenate Clinic for professional evaluation and treatment.