Hormonal Diseases
Understanding Hormonal Diseases
Hormonal diseases are conditions caused by an imbalance in hormones, which are chemical messengers that regulate many functions in the body, such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and mood. These diseases occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone or when the body doesn’t respond to hormones properly.
What Are Hormones and the Endocrine System?
Hormones are produced by glands in the endocrine system, which includes:
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Hormonal diseases are conditions caused by an imbalance in hormones, which are chemical messengers that regulate many functions in the body, such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and mood. These diseases occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone or when the body doesn’t respond to hormones properly.
What Are Hormones and the Endocrine System?
Hormones are produced by glands in the endocrine system, which includes:
- Thyroid gland: Controls metabolism and energy levels.
- Pituitary gland: Known as the "master gland," it regulates other glands.
- Pancreas: Produces insulin to regulate blood sugar.
- Adrenal glands: Help the body respond to stress.
- Ovaries/Testes: Produce sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
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