Diabetes and Endocrinology

Endocrinology: Male & Female Reproductive Health

Reproductive Endocrinology is a sub-specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It is a very important part of obstetrics and gynecology in which the physician is usually trained in reproductive medicine explaining about hormonal functioning as it indirectly relates to reproduction. Reproductive Endocrinologist is trained to evaluate and treat malfunctioning in females and males outside infertility. They have special training in obstetrics and gynaecology before they undergo sub-specialty training in Reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Female endocrinology:

Female endocrinology has to do largely with the reproductive cycle which is control by estrogen and other cyclical female hormones. Related issues of female endocrinology that the endocrinologist may help evaluate and provide care includes:

• Early or delayed menarche
• Menstrual irregularity
• Heavy, light or absent menses
• Premenstrual syndrome
•  Female endocrinology abnormalities that may produce symptoms that cycle with menses, such as ovarian cysts or uterine fibroids
• Perimenopause
• Endocrine-related depression, fatigue or reduced sex drive
• Hormone replacement therapy

  Male Endocrinology:

The glands testes produce abnormally low amounts of testosterone, may receive testosterone replacement therapy. For some men, lower testosterone than normal produces no serious effects; for others, effects of this condition may include:

• Reduced sexual function, in terms of libido, erections, and fertility
• Insomnia or other sleep problems
• Reduced in strength and muscle size, more body fat and lower bone density
• Emotional changes, such as less confidence and motivation, mood swing and difficulty in concentration and memory.