• however, amenorrhea, systemic bleeding disorders, abnormal bleeding due to exogenous hormones, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more common in this population. (medscape.com)
  • Changes in sex hormones following the impact of nicotine appear to affect the release of hypothalamic-releasing hormones through hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axes, such as luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this study, we evaluated the effect of heat stress (HS) on the development of cells secreting major reproductive hormones of the HPG axis (i.e., hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovary, and testis) of Wenchang chicks. (scielo.br)
  • The pituitary hormones are the same for males and females, but the gonadal hormones are different. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Endocrinology is the medical practice which focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of diseases related to the glands and hormones in the human endocrine system. (cmmhealth.org)
  • The endocrine glands produce chemicals called hormones. (westernuhealth.com)
  • Endocrinology is a branch of healthcare science that deals with the disorders and functioning of the endocrine system, and its secretions are known as hormones. (asterhospitals.ae)
  • The Endocrine System is a connected family of various glands, situated in different parts of the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream instead of employing a duct-based system. (asterhospitals.ae)
  • The endocrine system is a cluster of glands that secrete hormones. (asterhospitals.ae)
  • Peptides are the hormones secreted by the Pituitary Gland. (asterhospitals.ae)
  • The endocrine system coordinates functioning between different organs through hormones, which are chemicals released into the bloodstream from specific types of cells within endocrine (ductless) glands. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Once in circulation, hormones affect function of the target tissues, which may be another endocrine gland or an end organ. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Peripheral endocrine organ functions are controlled to varying degrees by pituitary hormones. (msdmanuals.com)
  • by the parathyroid glands, primarily in response to blood calcium levels), whereas many (eg, secretion of thyroid or gonadal hormones) are controlled to a great extent. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In response, the pituitary releases various hormones that stimulate certain endocrine glands throughout the body. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Changes in circulating levels of hormones produced by these endocrine glands are detected by the hypothalamus, which then increases or decreases its stimulation of the pituitary to maintain homeostasis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These anterior pituitary hormones regulate peripheral endocrine glands (the thyroid, adrenals, and gonads) as well as growth and lactation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The brain and pituitary gland (a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that secretes hormones) control testosterone production. (discountedlabs.com)
  • The two hormones are produced by the gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland. (discountedlabs.com)
  • functions as an endocrine organ, producing hormones such as leptin, etc. (cityofhope.org)
  • Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type II, also known as Schmidt syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disorder in which there is a steep drop in production of several essential hormones by the glands that secrete these hormones. (rarediseases.org)
  • Patients with Addison's disease have a deficiency in the production of glucocorticoid hormones which are manufactured by the adrenal gland. (rarediseases.org)
  • This chapter describes the different parts of the female reproductive system: the organs involved in the process of reproduction, hormones that regulate a woman's body, the menstrual cycle, ovulation and pregnancy, the female's role in genetic division, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and other diseases and disorders. (wikibooks.org)
  • The endocrine system is home to the body's network of hormones that regulate and support all the functions that keep us alive and healthy. (meidilight.com)
  • In many cases, alcohol's impact on the body results from the effects on the endocrine hormones. (meidilight.com)
  • Endocrine pathways guide the signaling of hormones along a line of actions, such as a hormone from the hypothalamus triggering the production of another by the pituitary gland, which leads to a hormone, such as testosterone, from the gonads. (meidilight.com)
  • Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) comprise a diverse group of naturally occurring and synthetic compounds that mimic and interfere with the endogenous chemical hormones. (intechopen.com)
  • The endocrine system-the other communication system in the body-is made up of endocrine glands that produce hormones, chemical substances released into the bloodstream to guide processes such as metabolism, growth, and sexual development. (medscape.com)
  • The pituitary gland produces the largest number of different hormones and, therefore, has the widest range of effects on the body's functions. (medscape.com)
  • The anterior pituitary, often called the "master gland," responds to chemical messages from the bloodstream to produce numerous hormones that trigger the action of other endocrine glands. (medscape.com)
  • For example, in response to a stressful situation, the pituitary gland may release beta endorphin and ACTH, which, in turn, prompt the suprarenal cortex to release hormones. (medscape.com)
  • The endocrine system consists of endocrine glands that produce and secrete hormones into the blood stream to reach and act on target cells of specific organs. (medscape.com)
  • In adult female rodents, acute HPA function following a stressor is markedly greater than it is in males, and this difference has largely been attributed to modulation by the gonadal hormones testosterone and estradiol. (nature.com)
  • These gonadal hormones are produced by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis and have been shown to determine sex differences in adult HPA function after acute stress via their activational and organizational effects. (nature.com)
  • Although these actions of gonadal hormones are well supported, the possibility that sex chromosomes similarly influence HPA activity is unexplored. (nature.com)
  • Moreover, questions remain regarding sex differences in the activity of the HPA axis following chronic stress and the underlying contributions of gonadal hormones and sex chromosomes. (nature.com)
  • We primarily outline what is known about how gonadal hormones and sex chromosomes modulate HPA axis activity following acute stress, and then focus on sex-biased HPA axis activity post-chronic stress, which is far less well understood. (nature.com)
  • The endocrine system plays a critical role in the process of homeostasis since it releases different hormones that regulate every activity of the cells, tissues, and organs to ensure normal body functioning. (supportgroupsfornurses.org)
  • The hormones of the endocrine system are released from the glands. (supportgroupsfornurses.org)
  • The exocrine hormones are released into the blood via a duct and usually cause a response to a distant organ or cell, unlike the endocrine hormones released within the tissue or the cell and enter the blood through the capillaries. (supportgroupsfornurses.org)
  • Concerning the chemical structure, the hormones of the endocrine systems are either amines, peptides or steroid hormones. (supportgroupsfornurses.org)
  • Hypogonadism occurs when the body's sex glands (gonads) produce little or no hormones. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Those diseases are discussed in T-Cell Disorders. (medscape.com)
  • Endocrinology also involves the study of the diseases of the endocrine system. (asterhospitals.ae)
  • The Endocrinology department at Aster Hospitals provides a full range of services for adult and pediatric patients with endocrine, metabolic diseases and Diabetes. (asterhospitals.ae)
  • We describe the immunofluorescence techniques (direct, indirect, complement-fixing, double) for determining the presence of autoantibodies and their role in the autoimmune endocrine diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In 1964, Beutner [ 6 ] used the indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) technique to demonstrate antibodies in the sera of patients affected by pemphigus and, in the same years, this technique was used to detect the most important autoantibodies in endocrine autoimmune diseases (see below). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Includes a greatly expanded discussion of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis and new therapeutic approaches for treating genetic disorders and systemic diseases such as ichthyoses and rheumatologic disorders. (medicscenter.com)
  • The endocrine system is often affected by the diseases caused by hormonal imbalances. (supportgroupsfornurses.org)
  • Tg is a major self-antigen of the thyroid gland, and its level has certain significance for the diagnosis of thyroid diseases. (cusagivd.com)
  • This study showed ginseng protects folliculogenesis via alteration of hypothalamic- pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, induction of proliferation in ovarian somatic cells, reduction of lipid peroxidation, and downregulation of apoptotic markers in the mouse ovary, treated with nicotine. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is a key neuroen-docrine regulation system involved in the growth and reproduction of poultry. (scielo.br)
  • The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is an important component of the endocrine system, regulating reproductive functions of the body. (scielo.br)
  • The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis plays a crucial and integrative role in the mammalian endocrine regulation to maintain homeostasis. (intechopen.com)
  • Moreover, orexins have been reported to greatly influence gonadotropin-releasing hormone neurons and their secretions to regulate reproductive functions via modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. (researchgate.net)
  • Ovarian insufficiency is a failure of the ovary to function adequately in a woman younger than 40 years, in its role either as an endocrine organ or as a reproductive organ. (medscape.com)
  • As defined by the World Health Organization, ovarian insufficiency can be caused by a primary disorder in the ovary or it can occur as a result of secondary causes. (medscape.com)
  • The human ovary functions as both a reproductive organ and an endocrine organ. (medscape.com)
  • If you already have other autoimmune disorders you may be at higher risk for autoimmune damage to the gonads. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Alcohol has a detrimental effect on testosterone production as it disrupts the actions of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and testes. (meidilight.com)
  • These reproductive glands-the testes in males and the ovaries in females, and, to a lesser extent, the suprarenal (adrenal) glands -secrete androgens (including testosterone) and estrogens. (medscape.com)
  • In men, these glands are the testes. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Structure and functions of hypothalamus and Hypothalamic nuclei, Regulation of neuroendocrine glands, Feedback mechanisms, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal-Gonadal Axis. (cbcszoology.org)
  • Q. Discuss the endocrine control of Hypothalamo - Hypophyseal - Gonadal Axis in male. (cbcszoology.org)
  • Epidemiological investigations have shown increasing evidence of altered development and detrimental effects on reproductive health during the past 50 years associated with endocrine disruptors affecting the HPG axis. (intechopen.com)
  • The HPA axis is activated in response to real or perceived stressors and culminates in the production and secretion of glucocorticoids by the adrenal glands. (nature.com)
  • Ample opportunities to become proficient in endocrine procedures such as thyroid biopsies, insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring, bone density assessment, etc. (ufl.edu)
  • It not only disrupts the luteal phase by inhibiting progesterone secretion [ 8 ], but also causes morphological changes in the endometrium and epithelium of the fallopian tubules, and reduces the number of glands and mucosal folds [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The GnRH secreted from the hypothalamus activates specific receptors on the pituitary gland to stimulate the synthesis and secretion of FSH and LH from gonadotropic cells of the pituitary gland. (scielo.br)
  • Increased calcium concentration in the blood acts (via feedback inhibition ) to decrease PTH secretion by the parathyroid glands. (bionity.com)
  • Once a woman has begun menarche, there are multiple menstrual disorders that can occur. (medscape.com)
  • Although amenorrhea is no longer a specific criterion required to make the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN), the relationship between restrictive eating and menstrual status remains important in the diagnosis, treatment, and consequences for patients with eating disorders. (bvsalud.org)
  • Clinicians should understand the relationship between menstrual irregularities and malnutrition due to eating disorders, as it may be possible to intervene sooner if the diagnosis is made earlier. (bvsalud.org)
  • This clinical state is characterized by elevated basal serum FSH levels in association with disordered menstrual cycles as demonstrated by oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea, or metrorrhagia. (medscape.com)
  • Our Endocrinology department focuses on diagnosis, analysis and the best possible responsive treatments for gland disorders and management. (hplus.ae)
  • Endocrinology is an area of human biology and medicine that deals with the endocrine system. (supportgroupsfornurses.org)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of hormonal, metabolic and gonadal disorders. (hplus.ae)
  • Our esteemed team of endocrinologists specialise in managing hormonal disorders with precision and compassion. (cytecare.com)
  • One thing that can have a significant impact on endocrine and hormonal health is alcohol. (meidilight.com)
  • Postoperative improvement of pituitary endocrine function was considered if at least one hormonal deficit had recovered and a lower total number of deficits was observed one year after surgery. (researchsquare.com)
  • Ataxia-telangiectasia (AT) is a rare, autosomal recessive, neurodegenerative disorder in which the diagnosis is obvious when both ataxia and telangiectasia are present. (medscape.com)
  • Paller and Mancini - Hurwitz Clinical Pediatric Dermatology, 6th Edition, comprehensively covers the full range of skin disorders in children, offering authoritative, practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment in a single volume. (medicscenter.com)
  • Both hyperprolactinemia at diagnosis and a lower tumor diameter independently predicted favourable endocrine outcome. (researchsquare.com)
  • Hyperprolactinae-mia at diagnosis and lower tumor dimensions are associated with favourable endocrine prognosis. (researchsquare.com)
  • The hypothalamus transmits to the pituitary gland how much hormone to produce, and the pituitary gland sends the message to the testicles or ovaries. (discountedlabs.com)
  • In women, these glands are the ovaries. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The control center responds to the signal by determining an appropriate response and sending signals to an effector, which can be one or more muscles, an organ, or a gland. (wikipedia.org)
  • When the ambient temperature exceeds the upper limit of the thermoneutral zone of poultry, the body will be under stress, resulting in tissue and endocrine system disorders and suppressed organ development. (scielo.br)
  • The 2 suprarenal glands are located above the kidneys. (medscape.com)
  • In most cases, the health problems experienced by these patients are part of a more basic and profound dysfunction, such as primary damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland through infection and/or some other insult. (healthy.net)
  • Hypothyroidism can be caused by disorders of the hypothalamus or pituitary centers in the brain, disorders that affect control of the thyroid hormone, blockage in the metabolic process of transporting thyroid or iodine in the thyroid gland itself, or the result of a hereditary disorder called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. (rarediseases.org)
  • When first described, this disorder was thought to involve only adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) and thyroid insufficiency (Hashimoto's thyroiditis). (rarediseases.org)
  • Addison's disease is a rare disorder characterized by chronic and insufficient functioning of the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex). (rarediseases.org)
  • For more information on this disorder choose "Addison's Disease" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database). (rarediseases.org)
  • Erythrocytes in sickle form, cellular expression of polymerization of deoxygenated HbS, cause intermittent vascular obstruction, leading to tissue ischaemia and consequent chronic damage in organs and endocrine glands. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's natural defenses against invading organisms (i.e., antibodies, lymphocytes etc.) suddenly begin to attack healthy tissue. (rarediseases.org)
  • Causes include surgical misadventure ( eg inadvertent removal during routine thyroid surgery), autoimmune disorder , and inborn errors of metabolism . (bionity.com)
  • However,quality of drinking water is the affected by the presence of several environmentalpollutants, including endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), pharmaceuticalsand personal care products (PPCPs), and other substances (Padhye et al. (niagarafallshypnosiscenter.com)
  • 2010). BPA is commonly used inthe production of polycarbonate plastics (very common for transparency, heatresistance, and mechanical properties) and epoxy resins for coating of cans offood and beverages.In aquatic environment, BPA, Pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other chemicals with endocrine disrupting chemicals enter through disposedwastewater, agricultural run-off, and groundwater discharge, which may accumulate both in sediments and in biota including fish (Hu et al. (niagarafallshypnosiscenter.com)
  • The concept of endocrine function thus was expanded to paracrine, autocrine, juxtacrine, and intracrine functions, whereas the classic endocrine system included the traditional endocrine axes. (medscape.com)
  • Ataxialike disorder (ATLD) syndrome involves a mutation in meiotic recombination 11 homolog (MRE11). (medscape.com)
  • Tuberculosis, Endocrine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (ouhsc.edu)
  • This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Tuberculosis, Endocrine" by people in this website by year, and whether "Tuberculosis, Endocrine" was a major or minor topic of these publications. (ouhsc.edu)
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  • The pineal gland is a pea-sized gland that apparently responds to exposure to light and regulates activity levels over the course of the day. (medscape.com)
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  • Endocrinologists treat patients for a plethora of different conditions including all forms of diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, osteoporosis, gonadal disease and other conditions causing pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid and pancreatic dysfunction. (cmmhealth.org)
  • i)A rare clinical disorder of the hypothalamus is diabetes insipidus. (cbcszoology.org)
  • Because a major loss or dysfunction of T cells can cause secondary B-cell deficiency, numerous disorders have clinical manifestations of combined B-cell and T-cell deficiency, although the only pathology is in the T cell. (medscape.com)
  • In other B-cell and T-cell disorders, additional anomalies may predominate, and clinical manifestations suggestive of immunodeficiency may occur late in life. (medscape.com)
  • Most cases of this disorder are sporadic although some clinical researchers believe that there is a familial or hereditary trait associated with AIPS-II. (rarediseases.org)
  • Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot, ankle and lower leg disorders, including bone or joint disorders such as arthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries, skin and nail disorders, infections, sport injuries, toe deformities and pediatric problems. (hplus.ae)
  • Management of thyroid hypofunction during pregnancy: a real-world experience in a secondary endocrine centre in Liguria. (gremjournal.com)
  • If the cause is outside the gland, it is known as secondary hyperparathyroidism . (bionity.com)
  • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a disorder that can be genetic or acquired and may occur alone or as a symptom of another illness. (rarediseases.org)
  • For more information on these disorders choose "Hypothyroidism" and "Hashimoto" as your search terms in the Rare Disease Database). (rarediseases.org)
  • Consequently, endocrinologists must possess sufficient knowledge about the functioning of many systems within the body and glands. (supportgroupsfornurses.org)
  • The thyroid gland secretes thyroxin, a hormone that can reduce concentration and lead to irritability when the thyroid is overactive and cause drowsiness and a sluggish metabolism when the thyroid is underactive. (medscape.com)