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What is hormone deficiency?
Hormone deficiency, also known as endocrine hypofunction, refers to when the body does not produce enough of a certain hormone. This can occur due to problems with the glands that produce hormones, such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, or reproductive glands. Some key things to know about hormone deficiencies:
Common Causes
Some common causes of hormone deficiencies include:
- Diseases or tumors of the endocrine glands
- Damage or removal of endocrine glands due to surgery or radiation therapy
- Genetic conditions passed down in families
Symptoms
Symptoms depend on which hormone is deficient but can include:
- Unexplained weight changes
- Lack of energy and constant fatigue
- Changes in appetite or thirst
- Problems with sex drive or function
- Fertility difficulties
- Problems regulating body temperature
- Changes in mood or behavior
Diagnosis
Doctors diagnose hormone deficiencies using blood tests that measure hormone levels. They may also examine symptoms and medical history and do imaging tests of glands.
Treatment
Treatment involves hormone replacement therapy to restore normal hormone levels. This may involve medications such as levothyroxine, corticosteroids, testosterone, or estrogen preparations.
Making appropriate lifestyle changes can also help manage symptoms. Close working with an endocrinologist from a reputable clinic like Vitality Clinic is recommended.
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