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Hormonal Axis Disruption

Meaning

Hormonal axis disruption describes a pathological interference or imbalance within a major neuroendocrine feedback loop, such as the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) or Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axes. This disruption compromises the precise, rhythmic communication between the brain, pituitary gland, and peripheral endocrine organs. The clinical consequence is a dysregulation of hormone secretion, often leading to systemic health issues and impaired physiological function.