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    Hypothyroidism is the result of the thyroid gland not secreting adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. With this condition, all metabolic processes slow down. Hypothyroidism originates from various causes. It can be autoimmune in nature when the immune system produces antibodies that attack the body’s own tissues. A pituitary disorder in which the pituitary fails to produce enough TSH has also been reported to be the cause of hypothyroidism. There are other causes noted to result in hypothyroidism

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    Male Menopause

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    Know About Provacyl Male menopause, also known as andropause, affects every man as he gradually grows older. In order to replenish male hormones that have declined quite a bit due to this aging process, men take Provacyl supplements once they hit a certain age. This supplement is full of essential HGH (Human Growth Hormone) and testosterone, two of the main hormones that are greatly reduced during andropause. Provacyl is a completely natural herbal supplement, consisting of effective ingredients

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    Thyroidism: A Case Study

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    by measurement of increased levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and decreased levels of TH (thyroid hormone including total T, and both total and free T4)(McCance & Huether, 2014, p. 729). Thyroid disorders are detected by testing TSH, T4, and T3 levels in the blood. A decrease of thyroid hormone causes the pituitary gland to produce more TSH, which increase levels in the bloodstream in an attempt to encourage thyroid hormone production. This rise

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    endocrine system and directs the pituitary gland to secrete certain hormones. Hormones have a variety of effects on the body. The pituitary gland stimulates the thyroid gland to produce certain hormones. The thyroid gland plays a vital role producing those hormones that have a direct impact on the Endocrine System. The thyroid gland produces two hormones; triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Triiodothyronine and thyroxine hormones help to jump start the engines in the body that produce proteins

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    physical examination. The different types of treatment does not mean the patient will fully be strong again or survive. Some of the most common treatments to contest against Blood cancer is: Chemo therapy, Biological therapy (treatments that help your immune system fight off the infection), Radiation therapy, and Stem Cell transplant (replaces your infected marrow with a new good physical shape

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    (Kids Health 2015) It occurs sporadically. There isn’t a certain age, but tests are definitely used to diagnose KS with hormone testing and chromosome analysis, which usually involves blood tests. (Mayo Clinic Staff 1998-2015) There isn’t a cure to this condition, but there are treatments available. The lack of testosterone sends many males with KS to testosterone replacement therapy helps with maintaining suitable levels of red blood cells, muscle strength, bone density, and reproductive function.

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    Gland By Suk-Angie Saint Fort Daphne Pyle Angela Spencer Taleishia Strowbridge-Melton   Anterior pituitary gland disorders Pathophysiology Anterior pituitary: The front portion of the pituitary, a small gland in the head called the master gland. Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary influence growth, sexual development, skin pigmentation, thyroid function, and adrenocortical function. A major organ of the endocrine system, the anterior pituitary (also called the adenohypophysis or pars anterior)

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    in the wrong body. The biological hormones I received at birth did not correspond with who I was meant to be physically. Unfortunately, this has caused numerous hardships for me throughout my life. At the age of four years old, my pediatric physician diagnosed me with Gender Identity Disorder. Fortunately, I was informed that there was a medical solution for me. I was a senior in high school when I started a medical therapy known as HRT; Hormone Replacement Therapy. Going through HRT my weekly injections

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    Generally, the swollen breast tissue goes away within two to three weeks after birth. Gynecomastia caused by hormone changes during puberty is relatively common. In most cases, the swollen breast tissue will go away without treatment within six months to two years. The prevalence of gynecomastia peaks again between the ages of 50 and 80. At least 1 in 4 men in this

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    address pelvic pain issues. Steroid hormone derived medications like oral contraceptives are also prescribed to suppress growth and activity of the endometrial implants and provide cycle control. If this approach is ineffective, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists like Leuprolide can be prescribed for up to a year to significantly decrease estrogen levels, thereby decreasing chronic pelvic pain (Solnik, 2015). However, the FNP can also counsel hormone therapy to reduce menopausal effects on

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