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.

I am depressed and dont know what caused this?

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I had recently had a bursitis infection on my elbow and since then I had a blood test and the results show i have low testorene levels 247 I am 35 years old. I have had so many breakdowns were I find myself crying to my wife I feel sad, upset, and I dont know what is making me feel so insecure. I...

by Guest over a year ago

could i have hiv

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my submandibular gland first got swollen in july of last year i went to the doctor and he wanted to do a biopsy but there was nothin to biopsy so that was cancel. the swelling lasted for about 2 months and went away. it came back in january and lasted for about a month and again in may. m doctor...

by sweetn96092 over a year ago

Depo shots caused high cortisol?

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can taking the depo shot for 12 years cause me to have high cortisol?

by roxannat86826 over a year ago

Fatigue. Test Reports inconclusive

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32 year male residing in India. Height 167 cms, Weight 54 kgs In the month of July ‘07; had high fever of about 103 degrees with severe body chills, which reduced on medication, but was continuous in nature. In the month of August ‘07; fever & body chills continued, with severe feeling of...

by sid7573419 over a year ago

Day and Night sweats

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I am a 54 year old woman. Full time worker with normal activity. My last period was 10/2007 and am on no perscription drugs. I am having hot flashes/sweats at least once an hour. The episodes last two to three minutes. My face turns abnormally red and my face, chest, underarms and back sweat....

by KimKK73193 over a year ago

high progestorone levels for 16 year old not pregnant

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my daughter is 16, I had a saliva hormone test (5) done on her because her periods are only 16-18 days apart and last for 7. Here adreanal came back low (6.4) and her progestonone came back very high. They ask if she was on progestonrone cream, which of course she isnt. They said she is getting...

by christy over a year ago

Hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency and can't lose weig

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I have both hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency! I take synthroid for the thyroid and cortef for the adrenals I have been eating healthy and walking for the past 3 months and no significant weight-loss. I am very discouraged and need help please!!!!!! :-(

by franlevy over a year ago

blurry vision and extreme fatigue

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:-( ? I do not have insurance and cannot afford to go to doctor, but desperately need to.... as I am afraid that some of my symptoms could indicate serious condition. I am female, mid 40''s and have recently acquired some new symptoms along with some long-ongoing ones as well... newest ones...

by goingdownhill over a year ago

depo provera and endocrine problems

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My 16 year old daughter has ahd three depo provera shots. she has recently developed purple stretch marks on the insides of her thighs. She has had dark hair emerge on her cheekbones and face. It is not as bad as it was. She has also gained 14 pounds in the 9 months that she was on the shot. She...

by hollyg over a year ago

metformin

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Recentally I was placed on metformin due to issue with my hormons. I am 24 and haven't had a normol set of periods longer than 2 months at a time. So the Dr. along with Birth control Pills placed me on metformin. But since all my family has diabetes, that all I know its used for! Any info you can...

by NightlyNinja200639562 over a year ago