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.