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Hormonal Decline Trajectory

Meaning

Hormonal Decline Trajectory describes the characteristic, often gradual, chronological path representing the reduction in circulating levels of specific sex or anabolic hormones over an individual’s lifespan. This trajectory is highly variable, influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and cumulative physiological stressors impacting glandular function. Clinically, mapping this trajectory allows for proactive management strategies aimed at mitigating the symptomatic consequences of endocrine insufficiency. It is a fundamental concept in understanding adult endocrinology.