A hormone deficiency occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of certain hormones that play critical regulatory roles. Hormones like insulin, growth hormone, estrogen, and testosterone regulate vital physiological processes.
When hormone levels dip too low, it can throw the body out of balance and cause troubling symptoms. The specific symptoms depend on which hormone is deficient and to what degree. However, some general signs of a hormonal imbalance include:
Some common causes of hormone deficiencies include:
Diagnosing a hormone deficiency typically involves blood tests to measure levels of key hormones like estrogen, cortisol, thyroid hormones, testosterone, etc. Treatment depends on which type of hormone is lacking and may include hormone therapy to boost levels.
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