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Hormones and Endocrine Function Endocrine Society

The endocrine system is a series of glands that produce and secrete hormones that the body uses for a wide range of functions. Sometimes these hormones get out of …

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Endocrine Library Endocrine Society

For 100 years, the Endocrine Society has been at the forefront of hormone science and public health. Read about our history and how we continue to serve the endocrine community. Our …

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Osteoporosis Endocrine Society

Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis refers to weak bones. Osteopenia is another term, sometimes used to describe a less severe condition of weaker bones. Both are “silent” …

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Endocrine-related Organs and Hormones Endocrine Society

The digestive tract is the largest endocrine-related organ system in the body. It makes and secretes several different types of hormones that play a role in the body's …

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Hyperthyroidism Endocrine Society

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can lead to other health …

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Henry Anhalt, DO Bergen County Pediatric Endocrinology Chair, Hormone Health Network Sally Camper, PhD Department of Human Genetics University of Michigan Medical School

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Treatment of the Symptoms of Menopause Guideline Resources

Low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy is recommended to treat women for genitourinary symptoms of menopause, such as burning and irritation of the genitalia, dryness, …

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Targeting Patients with Pellets: A Look at Biodentical Hormones

BHRT pellets are subcutaneous implants generally inserted into the hip area and used to treat everything from low libido to hair loss. Hormones may include various estrogens and …

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Primary Hyperparathyroidism Endocrine Society

January 24, 2022. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a condition in which one (or more) of your parathyroid glands produces too much parathyroid hormone and releases it in the …

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Menopause Endocrine Society

Menopause. January 24, 2022. Menopause is the process a woman goes through that causes her monthly periods to end. This condition is a normal part of the aging process that women …

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Brain Hormones Endocrine Society

Found deep inside the brain, the hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones and controls the “master gland”— the pituitary. Together, the hypothalamus and …

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Hypogonadism in Men Endocrine Society

Hypogonadism is a common condition in the male population, with a higher prevalence in older men, obese men, and men with type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that …

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Why You Should Care Endocrine Society

Why You Should Care. There are at least three good reasons to learn about endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs): EDCs can harm every organ in your body. This danger starts in the womb …

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Find an Endocrinologist Endocrine Society

Find an Endocrinologist. Our physician referral directory is comprised of over 6,500 members of the Endocrine Society, the largest and most influential organization of endocrinologists in the …

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Menopause and Bone Loss Endocrine Society

January 24, 2022. Preventing bone loss is an important concern for women in the menopause journey and during post-menopausal stages. Menopause significantly speeds bone loss and …

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Plastics pose threat to human health Endocrine Society

Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that threaten human health. An authoritative new report, Plastics, EDCs, & …

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AN ENDOCRINE SOCIETY PATIENT RESOURCE HORMONES …

UNCONTROLLABLE RISK FACTORS • Being over age 50 •MENOPAUSE Being female • Menopause • Family history • Low body weight (small and thin) • Being Caucasian

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Landmark Study Defines Normal Ranges for Testosterone Levels

The harmonized normal range for testosterone in a non-obese population of European and American Men, 19-39 years, is 264-916 ng/dL. “Without harmonized reference …

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People who consume too much high fructose corn syrup could be …

People who consume too much high fructose corn syrup could be at risk for NAFLD. Atlanta, GA June 12, 2022. High fructose consumption should be avoided to prevent …

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White button mushrooms could slow progression of prostate cancer

Mouse study suggests mushrooms may suppress androgen receptor activity. The chemicals present in white button mushrooms may slow the progression of prostate cancer, …

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