MTHFR gene mutations are linked to many diseases to varying degrees, including heart disease, birth defects, Alzheimer's, cancer, and hypothyroidism. MTHFR mutation—changes to a gene linked to an increasing number of medical conditions,...
Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is characterized by deficiencies in sex hormones caused by disorders in their...
Hypoparathyroidism is a lifelong condition. Living and coping with it requires having the right information, support, and resources. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare and complicated condition in which you have little or no parathyroid hormone. This...
Hypoparathyroidism is treatable and manageable. Treatment includes home remedies and lifestyle changes, over-the-counter therapies, and medication. Hypoparathyroidism happens when your body doesn’t make enough parathyroid hormone because the...
The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is injury or accidental removal of one or more of the four parathyroid glands, but that's not the only cause. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that results when the parathyroid glands in the neck...
Hypogonadism leads to a range of health problems. Treatment approaches include hormone replacement therapy, surgery, and lifestyle changes. Hypogonadism, a condition in which the body produces insufficient sex hormones, causes a wide range of...
Hypogonadism can seriously impact quality of life as well as sexual function. If you have it, it’s important to have a conversation with your partner. Generally unrecognized and often undiagnosed, hypogonadism can significantly impact...
Hypogonadism, insufficient production of sex hormones, is often chronic. Coping strategies include counseling, support groups, and lifestyle changes. Caused by insufficient production of the sex hormones, testosterone and estrogen, hypogonadism can...
Graves’ dermopathy, or pretibial myxedema, is a skin condition related to autoimmune thyroid disease. See how to recognize and treat it. Graves’ dermopathy, also called pretibial myxedema, is a rare skin condition that develops in some people...
Hypogonadism, caused by too little sex hormone in the body, can arise due to age, surgery, cancer treatments, and medications, among other causes. Hypogonadism occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough sex hormones. In children, this delays...
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and mobility problems in the shoulder and is common in people with thyroid disease. It often starts with difficulty moving your shoulder or a dull, aching pain in your shoulder...
