Endocrine Glands and Hormonal Disorders

The endocrine system includes glands that regulate bodily functions by producing hormones and secreting them into the bloodstream. The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands and gonads (ovaries and testes). Talk about endocrine issues here, including Diabetes Mellitus, overactive adrenal glands, Cushing's Syndrome and adrenal tumors, underactive adrenal glands (Addison's Disease), hypopituitarism, galactorrhea, pituitary tumor , growth retardation, and hypoglycemia.

Lower sex drive in mature males

I am a fit, 54 year old marketing executive. I have a vigorous exercise program, hitting the gym 4X a week. Also try to eat healthy. Over the last year I've found my sex drive to decrease and erections to not be as hard, despite using Viagra. Could this be something more serious or an...

by hotmarketingexec100798 over a year ago

elevated dheas

Hi, My DHEAS levels are 8.2 and my Dr. is checking this out. What can elevated levels mean? Also I have chronic kidney stones have had five (all removed not passed) and I feel like I have another one now, any correlation. Thanks, Shelley

by shelley over a year ago

Too much testosterone

Why can too much testosterone, that is given by a doctor, reduce your sperm count?

by Guest over a year ago

Diagnosed with pituitary adenoma

Hi I have diagnosed with pituitary adenoma( it was 27*28*27) and I have done the surgery once. My doctor thought he took it all out. But in my last MRI it turns out that the majority of tumor is still there(19*20*25) Would any one help to know what to do? Have you done 2 surgeries for a pituitary...

by guest over a year ago

Pulse rate and irritation

Hi, I'm feeling too weak and could feel that I've very high pulse rate and also fast heart beat. I'm 30 years old and unmarried female. I feel very weak and too irritated at times and get angry very soon. Is it because of some hormonal changes?

by PJ1276325 over a year ago

Chronic fatigue issue

Answered by a doctor

Hi, Im 34 years old, 5 feet and 5 inches and 165lbs. Its been ages that I have felt healthy. Every morning I get up I feel tired. I want to sleep again. Even if I get the required sleep . I still feel I should lye down. I dont feel like having sex. I cant concentrate in my work. I have body aches...

by Guest over a year ago

Comments and reviews on article "What is Aging Male Syndrome (AMS)?"

Users comments and reviews on article What is Aging Male Syndrome (AMS)? by SirGan

by Guest over a year ago

Pineal Gland Cyst

Answered by a doctor

My 11 yr old daughter has a cyst on her pineal gland - actually the MRI report reads " pineal gland contains two cysts, the gland measuring approx. 9mm". She also has a tiny right choroidal fissure cyst and a small venous anomaly in the right frontal lobe. The report gives no measurements,...

by lablover101958 over a year ago

Chronic fatigue

Answered by a doctor

I have a stressful job and have also had difficulty getting quality sleep for a few years now. I am tired every day and wake up tired. I have been experiencing gradual symptoms over time. I am now tired, lightheaded, have discomfort behind my eyes, have trouble focusing at times, have weakness...

by Guest over a year ago

blocked saliva gland

i was eating lunch at a fuddle in work ate a sour tomato and it felt like my gland went into a spasm, i found by the evening that i could not swallow food but could drink. i called 111 and was told to see my dr. when i could not swallow food i went to a &e where i was told that i had a blocked...

by Guest over a year ago