Endocrine System
Your endocrine system works with your nervous system to control
important bodily functions. The endocrine systems responsibilities
include regulating growth, sexual development and function,
metabolism and mood. The endocrine system also helps give... More
Your endocrine system works with your nervous system to control important bodily functions. The endocrine systems responsibilities include regulating growth, sexual development and function, metabolism and mood. The endocrine system also helps give your body the energy it needs to function properly. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream. Hormones are considered chemical messengers, coordinating your body by transferring information from one set of cells to another.
Your endocrine system health can be affected by hormone imbalances resulting from impaired glands. A hormone imbalance can cause problems with bodily growth, sexual development, metabolism and other bodily functions. Endocrine system diseases or conditions include diabetes, growth disorders and osteoporosis. Less
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- Q What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
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To combat the problems associated with menopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) became a popular-albeit controversial-treatment to consider. Because our hormone levels drop as we age, it was thought that injecting hormones could be a way... More
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- Q How does testosterone deficiency affect both sexes?
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- Q What is testosterone?
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The main sex hormone in men is testosterone which is produced by the testes. Not only is testosterone important throughout a man's life cycle, it is a key player even before birth. The testes of a male fetus secrete testosterone which travels through the... More
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- Q What is adrenaline fatigue?
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- Q What is epinephrine, and how does it relate to extreme stress?
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- Q How can low testosterone levels affect a man's health?
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Men with low testosterone levels are more prone to being overweight, having diabetes, or feeling fatigued and depressed. They also are at greater risk for osteoporosis. A simple blood test can reveal a man’s testosterone level. More
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