We have all heard about the thyroid gland, but do we really know its function in our body? The truth is that this endocrine gland is involved in almost all the basic functions of our body, hence the importance of being alert to any suspicion. Dr. Sánchez Cámara, endocrinologist specialized in thyroid, warns that the … Read more
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world and continues to increase. Cholesterol and circulating fats are deposited inside the arteries producing an inflammation of the vessel wall, which gives rise to atheroma plaque and atherosclerosis. These plaques can partially or totally obstruct the lumen of these vessels and … Read more
The term Andropause is used to parallel the female menopause. These two entities are different in their physiology, evolution, prognosis and clinical effects. It should be noted that androgen deficiency is gradual, occurs in 25 to 35% of men and there is only a partial androgen deficiency, not significantly affecting their ability to fertilize in … Read more
The term “andropause” is not a male equivalent of menopause, we use it figuratively to refer to the deficit of free testosterone (T) in the adult. We know that the main male hormone, testosterone (or androsterone) has antidepressant properties. In addition, it has recently become known that the positive effects of testosterone mediate a stress-responsive … Read more
To refer to a lower activity of the sex glands and hormones in men, it is preferable to speak of male climacteric, a word that comes from the Greek and means ladder or step. The term “andropause” is inadequate, since men do not lose fertility as women do. From the age of 40, there is … Read more
What is gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder? Gender identity disorders, gender dysphoria or transsexualism, are those clinical conditions in which a person presents a discrepancy between their anatomical sex, and the psychic and social sexual identity to which they feel they belong. It is known that there is no psychopathological disorder and should not … Read more
Puberty is a transitional period between childhood and young adulthood during which the individual acquires the ability to reproduce. In a small number of children, this development occurs early, which may result in adverse effects on social behavior and psychological development, and may reduce the potential for adult height. Puberty is the consequence of various … Read more
In recent years it is common to see an endocrinology specialist for “recurrent miscarriages”, a multidisciplinary pathology that is treated jointly by gynecologists, endocrinologists, immunologists, hematologists and other specialists. Repeated miscarriages Repeat miscarriages are considered when there have been two or more (or three consecutive) pregnancy losses documented ultrasonographically or by histopathological examination. All occur … Read more
What are the appropriate blood sugar values? In the general population, i.e., in non-diabetics, blood sugar levels are considered normal when, in the fasting state, after eight hours without food, they are less than 110 mg/dL. In people with diabetes, blood sugar control is considered to be adequate when blood glucose levels are less than … Read more
Quitting smoking is usually associated with weight gain due to increased anxiety. Dr. Lajo, an expert in Endocrinology, highlights eating habits that should be followed by those who quit smoking to avoid gaining weight. More than three out of ten Spaniards are smokers, but if we look at young people the figure rises to five … Read more