Hormonal and Endocrine Disorders:

Hypothyroidism: When the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Acupuncture can help regulate thyroid function and improve hypothyroidism symptoms.

Hyperthyroidism: Excessive production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing symptoms like weight loss, palpitations, and nervousness. Acupuncture can regulate thyroid function and reduce the production of thyroid hormone.

Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in inadequate insulin production. Acupuncture can regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin response.

Type 2 Diabetes: A condition where the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't effectively use it, leading to high blood sugar levels. Acupuncture can improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by imbalanced hormone levels, ovarian cysts, and menstrual issues. Acupuncture can regulate hormones and improve PCOS symptoms.

Menopausal Symptoms: Natural transition phase in a woman's life where the ovaries stop producing eggs, resulting in declining estrogen levels and symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Acupuncture can alleviate menopausal symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Hypoglycemia: Dangerously low blood sugar levels leading to symptoms such as sweating, tremors, confusion, and fainting. Acupuncture can regulate blood sugar levels and prevent hypoglycemic episodes.

Hypogonadism: Inadequate production of sex hormones by the body, causing symptoms like reduced libido, fatigue, and mood swings. Acupuncture can stimulate hormone production and improve hypogonadism symptoms.

Addison's Disease: A rare condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones like cortisol and aldosterone, resulting in fatigue, weight loss, and low blood pressure. Acupuncture can stimulate adrenal function and improve Addison's disease symptoms.

Cushing's Disease: Excessive production of cortisol by the body, leading to symptoms such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and increased hair growth. Acupuncture can regulate cortisol levels and improve Cushing's disease symptoms.

Thyroiditis: Inflammation of the thyroid gland caused by infection, autoimmunity, or other factors, leading to symptoms like neck swelling, fatigue, and thyroid hormone imbalance. Acupuncture can reduce inflammation and improve thyroid function.

Hypoparathyroidism: Insufficient production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands, resulting in low blood calcium levels and symptoms like muscle cramps, weakness, and numbness. Acupuncture can regulate calcium levels and improve hypoparathyroidism symptoms.

Hyperparathyroidism: Excessive production of parathyroid hormone, causing high blood calcium levels and symptoms such as fatigue, bone pain, and kidney stones. Acupuncture can regulate parathyroid hormone levels and improve hyperparathyroidism symptoms.

Gigantism and Acromegaly: Conditions caused by overproduction of growth hormone, leading to abnormal bone and tissue growth. Acupuncture can regulate growth hormone production and improve gigantism and acromegaly symptoms.

Hypopituitarism: Insufficient production of hormones by the pituitary gland, resulting in various symptoms depending on which hormones are lacking. Acupuncture can stimulate the pituitary gland and improve hormone production.

Hyperprolactinemia: Excessive production of prolactin by the pituitary gland, leading to symptoms like reduced libido, irregular menstrual cycles, and galactorrhea (milk production outside of pregnancy or breastfeeding). Acupuncture can regulate prolactin levels and improve hyperprolactinemia symptoms.

Pituitary Tumors: Tumors developing in the pituitary gland that can disrupt hormone production, leading to various symptoms depending on the tumor's size and location. Acupuncture can help alleviate symptoms of pituitary tumors and improve quality of life.

Adrenal Insufficiency: A condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones like cortisol and aldosterone, resulting in symptoms like fatigue, low blood pressure, and weight loss. Acupuncture can stimulate adrenal function and improve adrenal insufficiency symptoms.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism. Acupuncture can regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation in the thyroid gland.

Graves' Disease: An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to produce excessive thyroid hormone, leading to hyperthyroidism. Acupuncture can help regulate thyroid function and reduce the production of thyroid hormone.