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Endocrine diseases are disorders of the endocrine system. The branch of medicine associated with endocrine disorders is known as endocrinology. Broadly...

resulting from malnutrition or a hormonal abnormality may be treated with an appropriate diet or hormonal therapy. Growth hormone deficiency may be remedied...

There are many causes of menstrual disorders, including uterine fibroids, hormonal imbalances, clotting disorders, cancer, sexually-transmitted infections...

overall. While the timing of symptoms suggests hormonal fluctuations as the cause of PMDD, a demonstrable hormonal imbalance in women with PMDD has not been...

menstruation is absent for reasons other than pregnancy, such as hormonal disorders or conditions like oligomenorrhea (light menses). According to Riddle...

recommending a new terminology based on the umbrella term disorders of sex development. Other than disorders of sex development, another term is congenital conditions...

parathyroid hormone analog (PTH 1-34). It has an identical sequence to the 34 N-terminal amino acids of the 84-amino acid human parathyroid hormone. Disorders of...

Acromegaly is a disorder that results in excess growth of certain parts of the human body. It is caused by excess growth hormone (GH) after the growth...

experience low libido due to some hormonal abnormalities such as lack of luteinising hormone or androgenic hormones, although these theories are still...

dissociative disorders, thought disorders, or obsessive or compulsive features should be evaluated and treated prior to proceeding with hormone therapy or...

(defined by body measurements) Indirect hormonal criteria (IGF levels from a single blood sample) Direct hormonal criteria (measurement of GH in multiple...

and Etiology". 7 January 2017. "Gigantism and Acromegaly – Hormonal and Metabolic Disorders – MSD Manual Consumer Version". MSD Manual Consumer Version...

heart disease, mood disorders, and endometrial cancer. Common signs and symptoms of PCOS include the following: Menstrual disorders: PCOS mostly produces...

hormone therapy (GAHT), is a form of hormone therapy in which sex hormones and other hormonal medications are administered to transgender or gender nonconforming...

is regulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which is produced by the hypothalamus. Thyroid disorders include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism...

model is an oversimplification of the hormonal signaling process. Cellular recipients of a particular hormonal signal may be one of several cell types...

pregnant include fibroids, polyps, hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), blood clotting disorders, and cancer. Infections such as...

develop in men and premenopausal women in the presence of particular hormonal disorders and other chronic diseases or as a result of smoking and medications...

external genital development, cases of genital ambiguity may be treated with hormonal therapy, surgery, or both. In some cases, gonadal surgery can be performed...

osteoporosis (weak bones). Sexual and reproductive disorders: Endocrinologists can also help diagnose and treat hormonal problems that affect sexual development...