Diagnosing Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is also known as XXY syndrome. How can you diagnose Klinefelter syndrome in babies and toddlers? A geneticist can diagnose Klinefelter syndrome before your son is born through a fetal cytogenetic analysis. Your pediatrician may suspect Klinefelter syndrome if your infant son has: Developmental delay Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) Pea-sized testicles Hypospadias (urine dribbles […]
What is Hypogonadism?
What is Hypogonadism and can it occur in children as well as adults? Hypogonadism can occur in men and women but it more common in men. It can also occur in children. Hypogonadism is a hormonal disorder. It happens when the ovaries or testes (gonads) do not produce enough progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. These are […]
Treatment options for Hypogonadism?
The good news is that most forms of Hypogonadism are treatable! What treatment options are available for Hypogonadism? Menopausal women can effectively control their symptoms using natural progesterone, testosterone and estrogen either alone or in combination depending upon individual circumstances. It is well established that as women transition the menopause progesterone levels decline to zero […]
Symptoms of Hypogonadism
What are the symptoms of hypogonadism? Symptoms of Hypogonadism is boys & men: If your son developed hypogonadism in the womb, he may have: Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) Small penis (micropenis) Feminized or ambiguous genitals (hermaphroditism) Urethral opening on the bottom of the penis, instead of at the end of the glans (hypospadias) Genetic disorders such […]
What is Ovulation & Anovulation?
What is Ovulation & Anovulation? Why is your menstrual cycle so important and what areas of your life can it effect? What is ovulation? Ovulation occurs when a woman’s ovary ejects a ripe egg in readiness for fertilization. Ovulation generally commences within a couple of years after the onset of puberty and occurs monthly until menopause. In a […]
What is a normal menstrual cycle?
Before looking into progesterone deficiency or Estrogen dominance it’s important to understand what classify’s as a normal menstrual cycle. We need to understand what happens during Ovulation in order to be able to fully understand Anovulation. The menstrual cycle is sequence of precisely timed hormonal events that when combined create the environment for pregnancy to […]
How Ovulation changes with age
To understand endocrine activity and illnesses we need to first understand how Ovulation and anovulation affect the body. We also need to understand how ovulation changes with age. A 16 years old girl will likely not suffer the same endocrine issues as a post menopausal woman of 60. Puberty (approximate age 11-15 years) […]
Medical conditions caused by anovulation
A failure to ovulate consistently in a regular menstrual pattern is an indication that there is a hormonal imbalance which may or may not lead to a more severe medical condition. The following conditions are a possible consequence of consistent failure to ovulate (anovulation) which results in an overall progesterone deficiency. Anemia Anemia means […]
What is Perimenopause?
What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the phase during which the female reproductive system winds down approaching menopause. (‘Peri’ means around and ‘menopause’ means cessation of monthly periods.) Perimeno- pausal ovaries no longer produce a predictable amount of the hor- mones progesterone, testosterone and estrogen. Perimenopause is an expected, natural part of ageing, not a disease. […]
Signs & symptoms of Perimenopause
What are the key areas of health affected during Perimenopause? What can you expect during Perimenopause? What treatments can you try to help relieve symptoms? Fertility During perimenopause, you may have difficulty falling pregnant, but you are not yet infertile. If you postponed pregnancy until your career was well established or for other reasons, you […]