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The Impact the Endocrine System Has On Hormone Imbalance

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7) Your Thymus

Your thymus gland is located between your lungs, and behind your sternum. Its job is finished by the time you hit puberty. After that, it shrinks and is ultimately replaced with fat.

Its lifespan is short, but it is key to the function of your endocrine system, as well as your lymphatic system, which protects against autoimmunity and keeps your immune system healthy.

The thymus creates and nurtures T-lymphocytes or T cells, a type of white blood cell, to defend against infections, viruses and other invaders.

Sources:

An Overview of the Thymus
http://www.endocrineweb.com/endocrinology/overview-thymus

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Your endocrine system consists of a network of glands and organs. Each one produces and secretes hormones which help regulate various bodily functions and maintain homeostasis, or balance in your body. When a gland or organ doesn’t operate properly, hormone imbalance and other health issues can occur. Although the endocrine system is comprised of 10 glands and organs, an issue with just one can cause a hormone imbalance and affect many areas of your body.

While hormone imbalance can cause unpleasant symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, low libido and memory loss, there are treatment options available. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is one option that can be used to restore your hormones to their optimal levels.

Bioidentical hormones are derived from naturally-occurring substances and are designed to replicate the chemical structure of the hormones that are produced naturally by your body.