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Endocrine Imbalance

Meaning

Endocrine imbalance is a state of physiological dysfunction characterized by the inappropriate production, secretion, action, or clearance of one or more hormones, leading to a disruption of systemic homeostasis. This condition can manifest as either a deficiency or an excess of a specific hormone, or as an abnormal ratio between multiple hormones, affecting target tissues throughout the body. Recognizing and correcting an endocrine imbalance is central to clinical endocrinology, as these disruptions can precipitate a wide array of symptoms, including metabolic, reproductive, and mood disturbances. The resulting pathology often reflects a failure in the complex feedback loops of the neuroendocrine system.