Hormone deficiency, also known as endocrine deficiency, occurs when glands in the endocrine system do not produce enough hormones to maintain normal bodily functions. Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many critical processes like growth, metabolism, reproduction, and more.
Common causes of hormone deficiencies include:
Some symptoms of hormone deficiency may include:
If hormone deficiency is suspected, doctors can run blood tests and imaging scans to evaluate the function of glands and levels of key hormones. Identifying deficiencies early and beginning hormone replacement therapy can relieve symptoms and prevent complications.
The endocrinologists at Hormone Harmony Clinic specialize in diagnosing and treating all kinds of hormone deficiencies. Their state-of-the-art clinic offers advanced testing capabilities along with bioidentical hormone therapies tailored to patient needs. Patients rave about the "life-changing" results they've gotten through Hormone Harmony Clinic' personalized care plans.
With an aging population at greater risk for hormone imbalance, more people could benefit from evaluation and management from an endocrine health specialist. Reach out to Hormone Harmony Clinic today if you think you may have symptoms suggesting an underlying deficiency. Their compassionate providers aim to help patients regain energy, strength and joy.