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 does a progesterone level of 474 mean, in a 14 yr old?

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My 14 year old daughter has had very heavy periods for four years. After a visit to the Gynecologist, the doctor ordered labs. Three days after the visit, my daughter passed out. EKG showed borderline prolong QT with a high of 448. CT scan of her brain was normal. The labs were done and her...

by murphybird19 over a year ago

prolactin dysregulation alternative therapy?

hi,i'm 26yrs female,i've been using Levothyroxine for low thyroid activity from 4yrs old up to now it's about 2 years that my doctor has recommended to use it three days a week.i never had any problem with using this tablet.actually my main problem was that i always had severe...

by serema179182 over a year ago

billateral parotid cysts

what viruses (besides mumps virus) has tropism for the parotid glands?

by luiza over a year ago

IS THERE A WAY TO STIMULATE THE PITUITARY GLAND TO PRODUCE MORE TSH??

I have a history of hypothyroidism, I am not currently not on any medication which was advised by my endocrinologist.My long term plan is to be medically fit to join the ADF which is a great ambition and dream of mine, but for this to happen I need to be in 'remission' from Graves Disease. My...

by Renee over a year ago

Light headed Dizzy and Tired

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Im Light headed Dizzy and Tired.i used to be a great runner now i cant run 20 feet without being dizzy and have short breaths.its harder for me to breathe all the timewhen i was a baby i drank lamp oil and burned my lungs but i dont think this is causing it because i havnt had a problem since...

by mru2188093232499 over a year ago

testosterone levels in males

My husbandhad his blood tested for some sleeplessness, fatigue he was going thorugh. The doctor reproted his testosterone levels were low and needed to be put on medication. We know nothing about this issue and would like some more information and input

by Guest over a year ago

Late period, nausea, heartbeat, abdominal pain, lower back pain, fatigue

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My period is late. My last period was on August 19. I have nausea, abdominal pain, back pain, fatigue, i can feel my heart beat as if there's a pulse on my chest and my stomach. I have 2 negative pregnancy tests but the symptoms i have are wierd. I have been on treatment with Duspatalin for 20 days,...

by Xena81259112 over a year ago

low testosterone

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My husband had his testosterone level drawn last week. In the am it was 121. His LH/FSh was very low 0.06 but his prolactin was normal. We are having an MRI of the pituatary done tomorrow. Most of the Urologist and the Endocrinologist are not sure what is going on because the prolactin should be...

by denise over a year ago

natural cure hormone imbalance

My friend has been diagnosed with hormone imbalance. I think that her sex hormones are the ones that are imbalanced. I know that she should solve this somehow. Hormones are not something you should be messing with. Is there any natural cure for this type of problem? Thanks for answering.

by gran837148797 over a year ago

Adrenal Issues? I need some suggestions.

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I have been on Thyroid meds for about 3 months and a followup blood draw just showed that I was within the low normal range so I suppose I have that clinically under control. However the blood tests did reveal an extreme deficiency in Vitamin D. (12) It should be between 33.3-100 and optimally...

by Guest over a year ago