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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.

What to do about high cortisol

My doctor diagnosed me with high cortisol (a stress hormone produced by adrenal glands) a couple of years ago. He said the level was "sky high" and dangerous and could predispose me to heart attack, stroke, dementia, etc. He has me on Klonipin, a benzodiazapene, for the problem. I want to...

by User avatar healthywannabe52428

how dangerous pituitary adenomas?

Hi! My cousin has a huge medical problem. His diagnosis is pituitary adenoma. When I heard that is some kind of tumor I was terrified. But it’s truth that I don’t know much about it. Please, can somebody tell me something more about pituitary adenomas and how dangerous they can be?...

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pregnancy after pituitary gland removal

My 16 yr old daughter has Cushing's disease from a pituitary tumor...she is facing a 3rd resection surgery in a week or so...the Dr has suggested removing her entire pituitary glad as a last resort...im concerned about her ability to conceive a child in the future...her tumor produces ACTH... my...

by User avatar momofcushie310244

Trouble w/my testosterone shots

Can someone please help? I'm 35yr old gay male, getting weekly testosterone shot injections for last 6 months. 1. I've started losing hair on top of head, so doctor gave me Proscar tablets to take for the next 6 months hoping to regain some or all of my hair loss. WILL MY HAIR EVER GROW BACK OR...

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im scared to sleep

Ok I'm 21 years old and 4"10 and 104ibs I don't know if that matters but. Latley well this been happening for a while when I sleep I don't relax I'm dreaming but here everything around me. An constently wake up. And now I stop breathing in my sleep I actually dream about it . Then I wake up gasping...

by User avatar grays61912

side effects of testerone in women

What can excessive testerone in women do? Thank you

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How do hormones influences one another?

I am worried for my health. Something is happening with my hormones that make me sick. Beside, I am not able to get pregnant because of that. What am I suppose to do? I do not know almost anything about hormones. Can you please explain how hormones influence one another? Please help!

by User avatar corine34213

my drug test was positive, i do not use drugs. why?

I took a urine drug test for my probation officer, & I tested positive for methaphetimines(meth). I know it was a FALSE positive! I heard having DIABETES, which I do, can cause false positives. Is this TRUE? WHY does diabetes cause a false positives?

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Would smoking marijuana affect the adrenal glands?

Answered by a doctor

Hi! My brother has a problem with his adrenal glands. It’s some kind of serious disorder. We don’t know why he got it. His doctor said that many things can cause that kind of hormonal disorder but he isn’t sure what it is. I’m wondering would smoking marijuana affect the...

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decrease testerone level in women

My mom is in menopause and she is going to major hormonal changes. I am worried because of the not only estrogen and progesterone level have changed, she also has decreased testosterone level. She was prescribed on hormone therapy. Is this normal appearance for the women in menopause?

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