In 90% of adults, growth hormone deficiency is a result of benign (non-cancerous) tumors called pituitary adenomas, commonly diagnosed in patients in their 30s or 40s. Rare causes of adult GHD include diseases such as sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, histiocytosis, and hemochromatosis (iron overload).
Dr. Jesse Stoff (M.D.). Itâs also important to note that no hormone works in isolation from other hormones; they all function within a complex, subtle web of interconnectedness. Reference: Dr. John Lee Many hormones have an effect on the immune system, disease and each other.ee Immune 101. Fast Facts. 1  An imbalance in thyroid and adrenal hormones, testosterone, the estrogenâs (estrone, estradiol, estriol), and progesterone can affect the immune system. 2  Our chemical environment (xenoestrogens) and nutrition are both contributing factors to hormone imbalance.
In this article. Immune system disorders cause abnormally low activity or over activity of the immune system. In cases of immune system over activity, the body attacks and damages its own tissues (autoimmune diseases). Graves' disease. 2  The immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to release excess amounts of thyroid hormone into the blood (hyperthyroidism). 3  Symptoms of Graves' disease can include bulging eyes as well as weight loss, nervousness, irritability, rapid heart rate, weakness, and brittle hair.