Discover what hormones are, their purpose, types, and function in the body.

Learn more about hormone regulation and imbalance here.

But what are hormones exactly, and what happens when yours start to go haywire?

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Hormones responsible for reproduction are also produced in the ovaries and testicles.

Lets take a dive into your hormone system.

What are the main types of hormones?

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How does the hormone system work?

Now that you know what hormones are, you may be wondering what they do.

The hormone or endocrine system is a group of glands and organs that control hormone production.

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What medical conditions affect your hormones?

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There are literally dozens of hormone-related diseases and conditions.

The tricky thing about hormone imbalances is that symptoms can mimic many different conditions.

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It takes a hormone expert to get to the root cause, Dr. Kumar says.

Specific therapies will depend on your diagnosis, of course.

This could include the following:

Mildhormone imbalancesdont always need to be treated right away.

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FAQ

What hormones are released during sex?

What are bio hormones?

Theyre often used to treat disorders where the body doesnt make enough of a certain hormone, like hypothyroidism.

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What hormones are released during exercise?

Workouts bump up your bodys level of endorphins.

Thats why you get a mood boost from exercising!

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