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Neuroendocrine System Stressors

Meaning

Neuroendocrine System Stressors are any internal or external factors that disrupt the delicate communication and feedback loops between the nervous system and the endocrine system, primarily involving the HPA and HPG axes. These stressors can be physiological, such as chronic inflammation or sleep deprivation, or psychological, such as prolonged emotional duress. Chronic exposure to these stressors leads to maladaptive changes in hormone secretion patterns, potentially causing dysregulation of cortisol, thyroid, and sex hormones. Identifying and mitigating these inputs is a core strategy in restorative hormonal health.