Hormoniriippuvuus
Hormoniriippuvuus refers to a state where an individual's body has become accustomed to receiving exogenous hormones, often for therapeutic purposes, and experiences withdrawal symptoms when the hormone supply is reduced or stopped. This dependency can arise from the long-term use of various hormone replacement therapies, such as those for hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, or sex hormone deficiencies. The body's own natural production may decrease in response to consistent external hormone administration, leading to a reliance on the administered hormones to maintain normal physiological functions.
When the exogenous hormone source is removed or significantly lowered, the body may struggle to immediately
Managing hormoniriippuvuus typically involves a careful and gradual tapering of the exogenous hormone dose. This allows