Hormone deficiencies occur when the endocrine glands do not produce enough hormones to maintain proper bodily functions. Some common symptoms are fatigue, weight changes, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating. If left untreated, hormone deficiencies can increase the risk of various health conditions.
What Causes Hormone Deficiencies?
Hormone deficiencies can be caused by a few key factors:
- Diseases affecting the endocrine glands - Examples are type 1 diabetes, pituitary tumors, and thyroiditis
- Injury or removal of endocrine glands - Such as damage from head trauma or surgical removal
- Medications - Steroids like prednisone can affect adrenal gland hormone production
- Aging - Hormone levels naturally decline with age
Common Hormone Deficiencies
The key hormones that are often deficient include:
- Thyroid hormones - Leads to hypothyroidism
- Adrenal hormones like cortisol - Causes Addison's disease
- Growth hormone - Can occur at any age
- Sex hormones like estrogen/testosterone - Drives menopause symptoms
Diagnosing Hormone Deficiencies
If hormone deficiency is suspected, your doctor can check blood tests of hormone levels and perform symptom evaluations. They may also examine the endocrine glands and order imaging tests if needed.
Treating Hormone Deficiencies
Hormone therapy aims to supplement the hormones that your body lacks. Options include:
- Synthetic hormones - Such as Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
- Bioidentical hormones - Plant-derived estrogen/progesterone
- Lifestyle changes - Diet, exercise, stress reduction
- Treat underlying condition if present - Such as pituitary tumor
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