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Why Are Blood Tests Taken On an Empty Stomach?

Is it possible that this is just something doctors like to do for no good reason? And why should you fast before taking...

#glucose#general blood analysis# hormones

How Do Hormones Work When We Sleep?

To many people, getting enough sleep seems unachievable. However, it’s important to understand why sleep is such an impo...

#healthy lifestyle# hormones#women health#man's health#healthy sleep

Preventive and anti-aging medicine specialist

Medical Tests Every Vegetarian Should Undergo Regularly

If you don't eat animal-based foods, your body is missing out on many vitamins and microelements. Despite all the benefi...

#healthy lifestyle# blood#diet# hormones#vegetarian diet

Headaches and Menstruation: Looking for a Connection

Headaches can have many causes. Although hormones can play a role, they are not typically the obvious cause. Changes in hormone levels can provoke migraines — especially women, who can experience them monthly when menstruating.

# menstruation#women health#migraine#headache# hormones

obstetrician-gynecologist

Is It Possible to Know When Menopause Will Occur?

After the age of 40, the hormonal background of a woman changes, less estrogen is produced, and ovarian function and fer...

#menopause# menstruation#women health# hormones

Meet the Hunger Hormones!

Hormones regulate many processes in our bodies, and appetite is no exception. Let me introduce you to the hormones that...

# hormones#healthy eating#weight loss

Head of Sleep Medicine Center

Why Can’t You Sleep? 7 Reasons for Insomnia

We live in a world of sleep-deficient people. 29 percent of men and 37 percent of women suffer from it as well as 25 percent of children and 75 percent of women during pregnancy. Insomnia is not a disease but can be a symptom of more than 8...

# melatonin# hormones#insomnia#healthy lifestyle#biorhythm#healthy sleep

How Do You Know if You Have a Problem With Thyroid?

The thyroid gland produces hormones that affect many of our body's functions. It is located near the larynx and trachea, so it is easy to mistake any discomfort in this area for a cold. How can you tell if your thyroid is the actual source of discomfort or pain?

#thyroid# hormones#weakness

Endocrinologist, doctor of preventive medicine

Why Take Thyroid Hormone Regularly?

TSH is a pituitary gland hormone. It is the most sensitive marker of the condition of the thyroid gland. And it is the first thing to be tested for any problems with this organ.

#thyroid# hormones#man's health#women health

Iodine Deficiency: The Causes and What You Can Do About It

According to data from the World Health Organisation, more than 2 billion people in the world are suffering from iodine...

# iodine deficiency# hormones#thyroid

8 Questions About Antidepressants

Many television shows, movies, and books include characters who take antidepressants to deal with depression. It seems that these pills can be taken by anyone, whenever and however they want. What are antidepressants, and how do they work?

#stress#depression# hormones#antidepressants

How Low Testosterone Affects a Man’s Health

Testosterone is one of the most important hormones for men's health. Low testosterone levels have many negative consequences, not only on sex life but also on overall health.

#man's health#healthy lifestyle# hormones#erectile dysfunction#osteoporosis

obstetrician-gynecologist

I Don’t Want To: What Are the Reasons for the Loss of Libido in Women?

Regular sex is not only a pleasure but also a health benefit. Lack of sexual activity can lead to depression, psychological problems, and the development of congestion in the pelvic organs. What is the reason for decreased libido in women?

#sex#libido# hormones# gynecology#women health

obstetrician-gynecologist

Ovarian Cysts: To Treat or Not?

A cyst is a benign mass, which is a cavity filled with fluid and located on the surface of the organ. An ovarian cyst is quite common and may appear at any age. How dangerous are they?

#ovarian cyst#women health# gynecology# hormones

Do You Have a Hormonal Imbalance?

Does your mood fluctuate, do you often feel unwell, or are you annoyed by everything? All of these can be symptoms of hormonal imbalance. What other signs tell us that we may have a “wobbly” hormonal imbalance?

# hormones#women health#man's health#insomnia#acne

urologist andrologist

How Men Can Prolong Their Sex Life

The libido of most men decreases with age. It's a natural process, but how can men slow it down as much as possible?

#man's health#sex# hormones

Oncologist-Mammalogist

9 Myths About Women's Breasts

Poets write poems about women's breasts, and doctors write scientific papers. Nevertheless, the owners of this beautiful and mysterious body part often do not know much about it. Let's dispel some myths.

#breast#healthy lifestyle# hormones#mammaplasty

What Determines a Person’s Height? The Truth About Growth Hormone

Why are some people tall, and others are not? Can this be influenced? Besides heredity, what determines our growth? The...

# hormones#height#endocrinology#children

obstetrician-gynecologist

What Is the Reason for Frequent Urination in Women?

Taking long car rides, watching a movie without interruption, and sleeping soundly throughout the night is impossible when you need to urinate frequently. However, if you have this...

# gynecology#urine test# hormones#kidney#women health

What Does a Person’s Skin Say About Them?

Skin discomfort can be a harmless episode that does not require serious treatment, or it can be a signal of a significant disorder in the body.

#HPV#vitiligo#acne# hormones

Reasons Why You May Be Mysteriously Losing Weight

Losing weight effortlessly is everyone's dream! Some lucky individuals can eat sweets and other goodies in unlimited quantities and still lose weight. But should you be jealous of them? Losing weight for no reason can be a symptom of seriou...

#weight loss#cancer# hormones#сheckup#digestion

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Understanding the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by a disrupted menstrual cycle, weight gain, increased facial and body hair, acne, and absent or infrequent ovulation.

# gynecology#women health# hormones

Skin Rashes: What’s the Cause?

Do you have pimples on your face and body? It can be very dangerous to "squeeze" them. Instead, let's look for the reasons why pimples break out. Here are the most well-known ones.

#skin#beauty# hormones#acne#gastrointestinal tract

What Does Swelling Indicate? Here Is What Your Body Is Telling You

Sometimes, when looking at the mirror in the morning, we see swelling under the eyes, more commonly known as “bags”. In...

# hormones#allergy#phlebeurysm#kidney#heart

Thyroid gland: the size does matter

The size of the thyroid gland depends on several factors including age, sex, and weight. Its volume is normal for women up to 18 ml and in men up to 21 ml. If it is larger, it is worth seeing a doctor. And here's why.

#thyroid# hormones#menopause#women health#man's health

Oct 28, 2025

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