Hormonal disorders occur when the body produces too much or too little of a hormone, or stops responding properly to hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many bodily functions, including metabolism, blood sugar, growth, and mood. Some common symptoms of hormonal disorders include: Darkening of the skin, Skin tags, Weight changes, Lower sex drive, and Acne. Some common causes of hormonal disorders include:Exposure to certain chemicals in the environmentThe reproductive systemThe thyroidTumorsCertain medicationsChromosomal defectsInflammationAutoimmune disease Some examples of hormonal disorders include:Diabetes: The most common hormonal disorder in the United States Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A leading cause of infertility Cushing's disease: A hormonal disorder with a wide range of symptoms Adrenal insufficiency: An underactive adrenal gland produces insufficient cortisol hormone Hyperthyroidism: The thyroid gland makes too many thyroid hormones Hypothyroidism: The thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones

Cholesterol disorders are conditions that involve high or low levels of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke: Plaque buildupHigh cholesterol can cause plaque to build up in the walls of arteries, which can narrow the arteries and block blood flow. This can lead to chest pain, heart attack, stroke, and other problems.

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a hormonal disorder that affects a woman's ovaries and is characterized by the production of immature eggs that develop into cysts. PCOD is common and can cause a variety of symptoms, including: