Hormonal disorders occur when there is too much or too little of a certain hormone in the body. Hormones are chemicals that help cells or organs do their jobs. Examples include thyroid hormone, insulin, and sex hormones like estrogen or testosterone.
Symptoms of hormonal disorders depend on the specific hormone that is out of balance. But some general symptoms can include:
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Problems sleeping
- Fatigue
- Changes in menstruation
- Problems getting pregnant
- Changes in sex drive
Some common hormonal disorders include:
- Hypothyroidism - When the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. This can cause weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, and more.
- Hyperthyroidism - When the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This speeds up metabolism and can cause weight loss, rapid heartbeat, tremors, and more.
- Diabetes - When the body does not make or use insulin properly. Insulin helps cells absorb and use blood sugar. Diabetes can cause blood sugar levels to get too high.
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - A disorder caused by a hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age. It results in cysts on the ovaries, irregular periods, excess body hair growth, and infertility.
Figuring out if you have a
hormonal disorder usually starts with talking to your doctor about your symptoms. They may run blood tests to check your hormone levels and see if they are too high or too low.
If you are diagnosed with a hormonal disorder, treatment aims to get your hormone levels back in balance. Different conditions are treated in different ways. For example, hypothyroidism is treated by replacing the missing thyroid hormone. PCOS may be treated with birth control pills or diabetes medications.
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our specialists provide comprehensive testing and personalized treatment plans for hormonal issues in both men and women. Contact us today for a consultation with one of our caring and experienced endocrinologists.
We use cutting-edge testing and the latest medical therapies to get your hormones back into balance, help resolve troublesome symptoms, and improve your overall health.
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