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… gets infected, it's called a Bartholin gland abscess. Bartholin gland cysts are often small … small. But a large cyst or an infected cyst (abscess) can cause symptoms. Symptoms of a … symptoms, you may not know you have one. An abscess is diagnosed based on signs of …
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… It also stores these thyroid hormones and releases them as they are needed. The … control the thyroid gland. The hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). This stimulates the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). …
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… insufficiency. Treatment will also include medicines like corticosteroids … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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Condition Basics What is Cushing's syndrome? Cushing's syndrome is a rare problem that happens when you have too much of the hormone cortisol in your body. Cortisol is especially important in …
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… Overview Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid hormone speeds things up and too little thyroid hormone slows things down. They: …
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… you and your partner is done to check your health. A woman's physical examination usually … open a blocked fallopian tube. Hysteroscopy Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your …
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Overview The most common cause of male infertility is low sperm count. Absence of sperm in the semen is less common, affecting 1 out of 100 men and affecting 10 to 15 out of 100 infertile men. …
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… Conditions Basics What is Addison's disease? Addison's disease develops when the adrenal glands , … cortisol and aldosterone. But with Addison's disease, the adrenal glands can't make enough …
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Condition Basics What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone . This hormone controls the way your body uses energy. The thyroid is a …
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… Overview When you are not breastfeeding, fluid leaking from one or both … is a concern, except during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Galactorrhea is one type of … side effect of a medicine or caused by a non-cancerous tumour in the pituitary gland …
