Most common in the current generation, Hormonal Disorders are characterized by misregulated hormone release, inappropriate response to signaling, lack of a gland, or structural enlargement in a critical site such as the thyroid. Hypofunction of endocrine glands can occur as a result of loss of reserve, hyposecretion, agenesis, atrophy, or active destruction. Hyperfunction can occur as a result of hypersecretion, loss of suppression, hyperplastic or neoplastic change, or hyperstimulation.
Common Hormone Disorders
Diabetes mellitus
Hyperthyroidism -Graves' disease
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Autoimmune Thyroid disorder
Azoospermia / low sperm count
Infertility
Hypothyroidism
Obesity
Sexual disorders
Osteoporosis
Precocious Puberty
Dyslipidemia
Endocrine tumors
Hypopituitarism
Adrenal Insufficiency
Cushing's Syndrome
Stress, infection, and changes in your blood’s fluid and electrolyte balance can influence hormone levels.
Faulty Lifestyle
Damage to an endocrine gland
Genetic disorders such as familial isolated hyperparathyroidism (FIHP).
Problems with the endocrine feedback system, causing the overproduction or underproduction of certain hormones.
It varies from case to case, however at least for a year regular treatment and follow up is needed, as with various episodes of acute illness, and the nature of the disease needs to be dealt with well. Many of the patients show very good improvement in 8-12months of treatment, along with lifestyle modifications and with proper exercise and diet. However, some deep, chronic disorders may require a follow up for up to 5yrs.