Hormonal disorders - Balanced Hormones Center

What are hormonal disorders?

Hormones are extremely important chemical messengers that control many critical bodily functions. When the endocrine system produces too little or too much of certain hormones, it can cause hormonal imbalances or deficiencies that lead to endocrine disorders. Some common hormonal disorders include:

• Hypothyroidism: When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, causing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and feeling cold.
• Hyperthyroidism: The opposite of hypothyroidism, when too much thyroid hormone is produced, leading to unintended weight loss, rapid heartbeat, tremors, etc.
• Diabetes: Lack of or resistance to the hormone insulin prevents the body from properly regulating blood sugar levels.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A common disorder caused by abnormal hormone levels that can lead to ovarian cysts, irregular periods, excess hair growth, and fertility issues in women.
• Early or delayed puberty: When puberty starts either too early (before age 8) or too late (after age 14) in boys and girls, generally due to issues with hormones that control pubertal development.
• Menopause: The natural decline in estrogen and progesterone hormones as women approach their 50s. Symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, and emotional changes.

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Diagnosing hormonal disorders generally involves blood tests to check hormone levels as well as ruling out other potential causes for your symptoms. Common treatments can include:

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Taking supplements of hormones that your body lacks
• Medications that help regulate hormone production or block hormone receptors
• Lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, stress management

The specific treatment will depend on the type and severity of the hormonal imbalance. If left untreated, some hormonal disorders can increase the risk for serious health conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression and more. That's why getting an accurate diagnosis and following your prescribed treatment plan is essential!

I hope this gives you a helpful overview of what hormonal disorders are. Let me know if you have any other questions!