Physician-guided medical resources on perimenopause, HRT, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid health, and reproductive milestones.
Women's & Hormonal HealthHashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism in females and is due to an autoimmune destruction of thyroid follicular cells. This question will cover some laboratory findings to consider when diagnosing the condition, appropriate levothyroxine dosing, common factors which hinder absorption and diet.
Women's & Hormonal HealthPolycystic ovary syndrome PCOS is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting women of reproductive age worldwide (8-13%). We will discuss the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosis, pathophysiological mechanisms of hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinism, evidence based dietary interventions (myo-inositol, low GI diets) and inducing ovulation.
Women's & Hormonal HealthEndometriosis is a chronic estrogen dependant inflammatory disease with presence of endometrium like glands and stroma outside the uterus. Discuss the pathophysiology behind retrograde menstruation and coelomic metaplasia. Describe investigations such as expert ultrasound, MRI and laparoscopic excision with histology. Describe the use of hormonal suppression and surgical excision.
Women's & Hormonal HealthDescribe the neuro-endocrine changes during menopause including variable ovarian follicular pool, reduced estradiol and increased pituitary gonadotrophins (FSH). Include a clinical perspective of the transition from perimenopause to surgical and natural menopause, reduced vasomotor temperature range, current transdermal MHT (HRT), non-hormonal options.
