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Hormone Deficiency Symptoms

Meaning

Hormone Deficiency Symptoms are the diverse, non-specific clinical manifestations that arise from the inadequate secretion or action of one or more hormones by the endocrine glands. These symptoms reflect a systemic breakdown in the body’s homeostatic mechanisms, often presenting as chronic fatigue, unexplained weight gain, mood dysregulation, reduced libido, or compromised bone density. Recognizing these constellations of symptoms is the initial step in the clinical diagnosis of conditions like hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, or adult-onset growth hormone deficiency.