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PTSD

Meaning

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a psychiatric condition that develops in some individuals following exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal where there was actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. In the context of hormonal health, PTSD is characterized by a distinct and persistent dysregulation of the neuroendocrine axes, particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal or HPA axis, and altered levels of key stress and social hormones. Symptoms include intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, negative alterations in mood, and hyperarousal, significantly impairing daily function.