Hormone deficiency occurs when the body does not produce enough of a certain hormone. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many key functions in the body. When hormones are deficient, it can cause wide-ranging symptoms and health issues.
Some common causes of hormone deficiency include:
- Problems with the pituitary gland or other glands that produce hormones
- Inflammation or tumors affecting hormone production
- Medical treatments like surgery or radiation therapy
- Genetic conditions
Some hormones that are often deficient include:
- Testosterone - Low levels cause decreased sex drive, fatigue, loss of muscle mass in men
- Estrogen - Low levels cause hot flashes, vaginal dryness, bone loss in women
- Thyroid hormone - Low levels cause weight gain, fatigue, sensitivity to cold
- Growth hormone - Low levels lead to increased body fat, decreased muscle mass and bone density
Symptoms really depend on which hormone is deficient, but some common ones include:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain or loss
- Insomnia
- Low sex drive
- Digestive issues
- Changes in appetite
Testing hormone levels through blood work is key to diagnosing a deficiency. Treatment typically involves
hormone replacement therapy to return levels to normal through medications, patches, gels or injections. This often leads to significant improvement in symptoms and wellbeing!
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