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pathology of endocrine and reproductive system
endocrine snd reproductive
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10/15/2025

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Endocrinopathy
Definition
any disease of an endocrine gland
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hypogonadism
Definition
under functioning of the gonads
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Dysmenorrhea
Definition
painful menstruation
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Hypofunction
Definition
when a gland produces to little of a hormone
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hyperfunction
Definition
when a gland goes into overdrive and produces too much
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Causes of Endocrine disorders
Definition
most common is autoimmune disorders.
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diabetes mellitus
Definition

Disorder affecting the how the body manages glucose. 

Type 1- Autoimmune disorder- immune system destroys insuline producing cells. take easily insulin through pimp or injection

Type 2- metabolic- Insulin resistance, more common

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Polyuria
Definition
excessive urination
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polydipsia
Definition
extreme thirst
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polyphagia
Definition
increased hunger
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Fasting Blood Glucose Test
Definition
 Measures blood sugar after 8+ hours without food. A result of 126 mg/dL or higher suggests diabetes.
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
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Measures how well the body processes sugar after drinking a glucose solution
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Hemoglobin A1C Test
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Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months. A result of 6.5% or higher confirms diabetes.
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Hypothyroidism
Definition
when the body does not produce enough T3 nd T4 hormone which maintain the body metabolic rate
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Goiter
Definition
enlargement of the thyroid due to overstimulation
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Infertility
Definition
disruption of reproductive hormones
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heart disease
Definition
Increased cholesterol and poor circulation
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myxedema
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 A rare, life-threatening form of severe hypothyroidism that can lead to coma
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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Elevated levels above 4.5–5.0 mIU/L typically indicate hypothyroidism
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Thyroxine (T₄)
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A low free T₄ level (usually < 0.8 ng/dL) confirms the diagnosis
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hyperthyroidism
Definition
system overdrive, pumping too much thyroid hormone increasing metabolic rate
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thyroid storm
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  • A life-threatening medical emergency where hormone levels rise suddenly, causing fever, confusion, and dangerously high heart rate
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Cushings Syndrome
Definition
Too much cortisol for too long. (stress hormone)
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Addisons Disease
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AKA Adrenal insufficiency rare, body doesn't produce enough cortisol and sometimes aldosterone
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Addisonian crisis (from Addisons disease)
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A life-threatening emergency triggered by stress, illness, or injury; symptoms include vomiting, severe weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, and shock
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Polycystic ovarian syndrom PCOS
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Hormonal and metabolic disorder. disrupts normal pattern of ovulation and hormone balance often leading to irregular periods, excess male hormone, development of small cysts
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Endometriosis
Definition
Lining of uterus tissue grows outside the uterus. tissues thicken causing pain, bleeding, pain and tissue buildup along with cysts
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Adhesions
Definition
Scar tissue that binds organs together
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Definition
Non cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
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