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- 06Sep
Gynaecomastia – why breasts enlarge in males?
Gynaecomastia can be an embarrassing disorder in males and usually requires surgery for cosmetic reasons. A medical consult should be taken especially if it is unilateral, hard, irregular and progressive.
Read more → - 14May
What are happy hormones?
The feeling of happiness is related to release of certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Scientists have discovered that some foods influence the brain’s production of happy hormones.
Read more → - 22Dec
What is hormonal replacement therapy?
The human body is a complex system that encompasses a wide array of functions. All the activities that we take part in are reliant to our current well being, and that any adjustments in it might bring about a dramatic turn of events.
Read more → - 20Jun
Premenstrual syndrome – is there a role of dietary factors?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder of young women during their reproductive life. It is characterized by psychological features like mood swings, changes in behavior as well as physical features during the premenstrual period. These symptoms are relieved with
Read more → - 15Jan
What causes female mustache?
Excessive growth of hair in women is called hirsutism. It occurs most commonly due to an endocrine or hormonal disorder and requires a very rational approach to treatment with a sensitive touch.
Read more → - 17Dec
What is autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease with a risk for developing hypothyroidism and cancer. If detected early, replacement therapy helps in prevention of complications of hypothyroidism.
Read more → - 11Dec
SHBG hormone test – what is it done for?
SHBG is done for assessment of testosterone levels. In males, it is the deficiency of testosterone and in females, an excess of testosterone leads to problems and calls for this investigation.
Read more → - 01Nov
What are the symptoms of menopause?
Menopause is a period of transition in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycles stop permanently and she loses her ability to produce children. It usually happens at the age of 45 to 55 years.
Read more → - 25Jul
Contraceptive pills for men – do they exist?
Contraceptive pills for men are one of the most desirable pharmaceutical products of the last decades. A lot of surveys have confirmed the willingness of men to use contraception for preventing pregnancy, whereas in certain cases there was unwillingness due to religious or cultural reasons.
Read more → - 10Jun
Does polycystic ovarian syndrome affect fertility?
PCOS is an endocrine disorder in women due to androgen (male sex hormone) excess which is produced by ovary. It is characterised by ovulatory dysfunction, mild hirsutism (male pattern growth of hair), acne or rarely excessive masculinization. It can result in sub-fertility or infertility.
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