Treatment of adrenal hyperactivity
The treatment of adrenal hyperactivity depends on the cause. In the case of a congenital cause, such as androgenital syndrome, the therapy must be carried out with the help of medication. Those affected receive oral contraceptives with anti-androgenic agents, such as the pill, in exchange for the excess of androgens (e.g. testosterone).
In Cushing’s syndrome, which is caused by a tumor, the tumor must be surgically removed. In some cases, the tumor tissue must also be irradiated. Adrenal hyperactivity can also be caused by other different tumors.
All these tumors usually have to be surgically removed for a cure. In some cases, the entire adrenal gland must be removed. In the case of stress-related adrenal hyperfunction, the daily life of the affected person must be restructured so that the stress factors are reduced and sufficient recovery phases are integrated.
In some cases it is also advisable to consult a psychologist. If adrenal hyperactivity is caused by medication, the medication must be changed and adapted. In addition to contraception, the pill is also used for numerous other purposes.
These include the treatment of androgenital syndrome. However, it is important to be aware of the side effects. You can find out about these under. Side effects of the Pill
What are the long-term consequences of adrenal hyperactivity?
In some cases there are no long-term consequences after the therapy. With a little time, the hormone levels will settle back to their original level by themselves. In some cases, however, lifelong medication is unavoidable. A perfect adjustment of hormone levels via medication is not easy, however. It requires a lot of patience and must be adjusted again and again.
Course of disease of adrenal hyperactivity
The course of the disease is individually very different due to different causes. Stress-related adrenal hyperactivity requires a great deal of patience and self-discipline in order to effectively change one’s lifestyle and thus also one’s stress level. Here, setbacks can easily occur. In the case of tumor-related adrenal hyperactivity, there is a risk of recurrence after successful treatment.
