Everything in the human body is under the influence of hormones whose very small doses govern our mood, behavior and the function of individual organs. If this complex system "breaks down", the consequences can be expressed in the form of milder or more severe health disorders.
hypothalamus
This gland is located in the brain, and controls sexual desire, hunger, thirst, body temperature, breathing, heart rhythm. It is especially important because it acts as the body's internal clock and manages all life functions.
Disorders: They are interpreted equally as pituitary disorders, since the set of interactions is called the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
Thyroid
This important gland is located at the base of the neck. It produces hormones that affect growth, body energy production and the speed of metabolic processes in the body.
Disorders: They differ according to whether the thyroid gland is working too hard or too weak. With weaker work, the metabolism slows down, and with strong work, it accelerates. Both disorders are characterized by palpitations, weakening of nails and hair, menstrual cycle disorders, sudden changes in body weight.
Parathyroid glands
These are four small glands located next to the thyroid gland, and they produce hormones that affect calcium metabolism.
Disorders: Due to insufficient work, there may be a tingling sensation, loss of feeling in the feet and hands, and in a critical case even temporary paralysis. With excessive work, kidney stones or bone fractures may occur.
Pancreas
This important gland is located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity. Its function is to control blood sugar levels by releasing the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Disorders: The most common symptom is a change in body weight, a constant feeling of thirst, weakness and other signs that indicate the onset of diabetes.
Adrenal gland
This gland is located above the kidneys, and is divided into a central part and a cortex. It is responsible for the production of the hormones cortisone and cortisol, but it is also responsible for a small amount of male and female sex hormones and the stress hormone - adrenaline.
Disorders: With increased work, there is an excessive production of androgenic steroids, that is, testosterone and similar hormones. Then there is increased hairiness in men and women, the appearance of acne, increased libido, as well as disturbances in the menstrual cycle.
Ovaries
This steam organ is responsible for reproduction, but also for maintaining the balance of the sex hormones it produces. The ovaries regulate the menstrual cycle, enable the maturation and release of eggs and produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Disorders: The most common is polycystic ovary syndrome, which is characterized by irregular – shortened or prolonged menstrual cycle, increased hairiness, appearance of acne, infertility and weight gain around the stomach.
Testicles
The male gonads in men are the equivalent of the ovaries, and their primary role is to produce sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.
Disorders: They are most often associated with disorders in the work of other glands, and the result is a reduced number of spermatozoa and infertility. Symptoms of low testosterone levels include decreased libido, low semen volume, hair loss, fatigue and lack of energy, loss of muscle mass, and the absence or weakening of erections, reports beauty and health.
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