Health topics
Endocrine disorders
Explore diseases involving hormones, endocrine glands and blood glucose regulation.
Overview
About endocrine disorders
The endocrine system produces hormones that help regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction and many other functions. This topic includes thyroid conditions, disturbances in glucose regulation and selected reproductive endocrine conditions. Related metabolic risk factors are identified separately from established endocrine diseases.
Thyroid
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Diabetes and glucose regulation
3 references
Type 2 diabetes
Condition→Type 2 diabetesEvidence-based condition reference.
Prediabetes
Condition→PrediabetesA1C and glucose thresholds, risk factors, testing and prevention of progression to type 2 diabetes.
Gestational diabetes
Condition→Gestational diabetesAntenatal glucose testing, pregnancy-specific management, medication when needed and postpartum follow-up.
Reproductive endocrinology
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Condition→Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)Irregular ovulation, androgen-related symptoms, metabolic risk, diagnosis, symptom management and fertility care.
Anovulation
Explore symptoms, diagnosis, care and cited clinical information in the full condition article.
Premature ovarian insufficiency
Condition→Premature ovarian insufficiencyPremature ovarian insufficiency before age 40, menstrual changes, fertility, hormone therapy and long-term health.
Related metabolic health
1 reference
For diagnosis, treatment information and clinical sources, see the individual condition references. This page is a topical directory, not a clinical care guide.