Hormone deficiency, also called hormone insufficiency or hypofunction, occurs when glands in the endocrine system do not produce enough hormones. Hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol help regulate essential bodily functions, so a drop or shortage of these hormones can cause a wide range of symptoms.
What causes hormone deficiency? There are a few potential reasons:
- Gland disorders: The glands that create the hormones, like the adrenal glands or ovaries/testes, can malfunction and stop production. Gland damage from infection, autoimmune issues like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or untreated diabetes are common culprits.
- Pituitary issues: The pituitary gland oversees all hormone production in the body. If it fails or there is a pituitary tumor, hormones can drastically decrease.
- Symptoms of low hormones like estrogen, testosterone, or cortisol can develop at any age but typically become more common after age 30. Some general symptoms to watch for include:
fatigue
weight gain or loss
poor concentration brain fog
low
libido
mood changes like anxiety or depression
insomnia
loss of body hair
reduced bone/muscle mass
hot flashes
While a blood test from your doctor is necessary to confirm and track
hormone levels, addressing symptoms
holistically can also help give your body optimal support.
Renewal Center offers integrative hormone health programs tailored to get your hormones balanced safely without excess medication. Our doctors assess your hormones with tests like
saliva profiling for precise data. We then provide customized treatments blending
bioidentical hormone replacement as needed plus nutrition plans,
vitamin IV therapy, fitness recommendations, and
stress-reducing activities like yoga or massage.
Ask us today about balancing your hormones and finally feeling like yourself again!