Basics: Testing: Prolactin
A prolactin (PRL) test measures how much of a hormone called prolactin you have in your blood. The…
Tag: Cushing’s Basics
Basics: Diagnostic Procedures in Suspected Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Patients with suspected adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) may also undergo additional tests to identify excess sex…
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Basics: What Causes Abnormal Cortisol Levels?
Cortisol isn’t bad; you need it to help regulate your responses to life. Regulation involves…
Basics: Adrenal Surgery: One Patient’s Experiences
Extracted and adapted from this series: https://cushings.invisionzone.com/topic/51040-on-my-way-to-getting-well/ Post 1) I was officially diagnosed with Cushing’s…
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Basics: The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to…