It’s common to gain weight during perimenopause, the time leading up to menopause. Menopause is the stage in your life when you’ve stopped having your period for 12 months in a row and can no longer get pregnant. Perimenopause typically […]
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A blood glucose test measures the sugar (glucose) circulating in your bloodstream. Blood glucose tests are common, and many healthcare professionals can order or administer them. However, an endocrinologist (doctors who specialize in hormone-related conditions) may be the provider to
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Losing weight can be an important part of managing diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body processes glucose (sugar). Your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin (a hormone that helps your body use glucose for energy) or
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition affecting up to 13% of females of childbearing age. Symptoms often include acne, irregular periods, and weight gain. Studies show that people with PCOS are more likely to experience persistent and
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A TSH test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your blood. Abnormal TSH levels typically indicate a problem with your thyroid, like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. In rare cases, it could indicate problems with your pituitary gland. The pituitary gland
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Inverted nipples (sometimes called retracted nipples) sink inward or appear flat instead of protruding outward. This condition affects 10-20% of people, regardless of whether they were assigned female or male at birth. Inversion can affect one or two nipples and
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A cold is an upper respiratory infection that affects your nose, throat, and lungs. Common symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, mild headache, and a low-grade fever. They usually last about a week but can
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Cold Symptoms Flu Symptoms Runny or stuffy nose Runny or stuffy nose Sore throat Sore throat Cough Cough (typically lasts longer) Mild chest discomfort (sometimes) Chest discomfort Sneezing Sneezing (rare) Mild body aches (rare) Severe body aches Post-nasal drip Post-nasal
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The flu is extremely contagious. The influenza virus, which causes the flu, spreads easily—especially in fall and winter. When someone with the flu coughs, sneezes, or talks, they release tiny droplets into the air. These virus-containing droplets can enter your
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Symptoms of Flu A and Flu B Flu A Flu B Body aches (can be severe) Body aches Chills Chills Cough Cough Ear infection (more common) Ear infection (less common) Fatigue Fatigue Febrile seizures (in children) Febrile seizures (in children,
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