Refers to a condition that affects how the body uses blood glucose. If not managed properly, it may lead to some serious problems including kidney diseases, nerve damage, eye problems, stroke and heart diseases.
Problems can arise when the gland produces too much (hyperthyroidism) or too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). It can lead to bothersome symptoms like fatigue, lethargy, somnolence, constipation and menstrual disturbances.
Obesity is generally caused by consuming more calories than you burn off through physical activity. It may sometimes also be a feature of some underlying endocrine disorder.
It is a hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age group, which leads to menstrual irregularities, excessive body hair, acne and infertility.
If a child's height is below the average height of his peers, it may indicate a hormonal disorder. Timely treatment leads to a normal height gain and hence ensures good physical and mental well-being.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is recorded as two numbers: systolic pressure (the top number) and diastolic pressure (the bottom number).
Menstruation is a biological process that occurs in fertile women as part of the menstrual cycle. During the menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus builds up to prepare for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed and expelled from the body, along with blood and other materials, through the vagina.
A bone disorder where bones become weak and fragile which may lead to fractures. Besides being a disease of old age, it may affect young people in the presence of other chronic non-endocrine and endocrine disorders.
These difficulties can have a significant impact on a man's quality of life and relationships. The causes of male sexual dysfunction can be physical, psychological, or a combination of both.