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Endocrine Dissonance

Meaning

Endocrine Dissonance is a conceptual term used to describe a state of functional disharmony within the body’s hormonal network, where various glands and feedback loops are not operating in optimal synchrony. This condition is characterized by seemingly contradictory or imbalanced hormone levels, leading to a constellation of non-specific symptoms that defy a single-gland diagnosis, such as fatigue, mood changes, or metabolic dysfunction. It represents a subtle, systemic breakdown in the complex communication and regulatory processes of the endocrine system, often driven by chronic stress, nutritional deficits, or environmental exposures. The clinical focus shifts from treating a single high or low value to restoring overall systemic equilibrium.