Understanding Hormone-related Conditions

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What are endocrine conditions?

Endocrine conditions are medical conditions that occur when the endocrine system does not function correctly. The endocrine system is the system in the body which produces hormones to provide an internal communication system between cells located in distant parts of the body.

How does endocrine disease affect hormone levels?

Endocrine disease due to the development of lesions (such as nodules or tumors) in the endocrine system, which may or may not affect hormone levels. The endocrine's feedback system helps control the balance of hormones in the bloodstream.

What is a hormonal imbalance?

A hormonal imbalance happens when you have too much or too little of one or more hormones — your body’s chemical messengers. It’s a broad term that can represent many different hormone-related conditions. What are hormones?

How do hormones affect the body?

Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to influence bodily processes. These and other parts of the endocrine system regulate a range of processes, including metabolism, reproduction, and growth. Endocrine disorders occur when one or more parts of the system do not work correctly.

What are endocrine disorders?

The fundamental problem in any endocrine disorder is an issue of too much or too little of something. With endocrine disorders, it could mean that your body is producing too much or not enough of a specific hormone, or even if you are making the right amount of hormone, your body might not be using it effectively.

What is a hormone endocrine system?

Hormones are chemical messengers that coordinate different functions in your body. Several glands, organs and tissues make and release hormones, many of which make up your endocrine system. What are hormones?

What causes endocrine conditions?

Endocrine conditions can be due to three main causes: 1) Underproduction of a certain hormone; 2) Overproduction of a certain hormone; 3) A malfunction in the production line of a hormone or in its ability to function correctly. There are many factors which cause the endocrine system to stop working properly.

What Is Hormone-related Conditions

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