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A person writes a date in an open planner marked with dates from previous menstrual cycles.

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Published: May 19, 2026 · Updated: May 19, 2026

Hormones Throughout Life: Expected Changes and When to Seek Care

Hormones vary with development, biological cycles, and age. Learn to observe changes in context and recognize when it may be helpful to seek a professional evaluation.

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A postpartum person pauses while standing up from a chair because of limited movement; the image does not confirm a medical cause.

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Published: May 19, 2026 · Updated: May 19, 2026

Osteoporosis During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: When a Specialized Evaluation Is Needed

Severe, persistent, or sudden-onset back pain during pregnancy or breastfeeding warrants evaluation, although it does not confirm osteoporosis. Learn which medical history to share and how clinicians decide whether testing is needed.

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An adult puts a container of food in a refrigerator while checking a kitchen clock at home.

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Published: May 19, 2026 · Updated: May 19, 2026

Fasting and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What to Review Before Changing Your Meal Schedule

If you have polycystic ovary syndrome and are considering fasting, review what to discuss with your health care team and how to distinguish voluntary fasting from fasting in preparation for a test.

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An adult sitting at home, interrupting an everyday activity because of abdominal pain.

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Published: May 18, 2026 · Updated: May 18, 2026

Yellowish Skin Bumps and Abdominal Pain: When They Could Be Related to Very High Lipid Levels

Xanthelasmas and abdominal pain have various causes and do not confirm high cholesterol or triglycerides. Learn when lipid levels may be worth checking and which types of pain require urgent care.

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A pregnant person organizes thyroid function test results and prescription forms in a folder.

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Published: May 18, 2026 · Updated: May 18, 2026

Thyroid and Pregnancy: History and Signs That Can Guide a Review

Which thyroid history, treatments, and recent changes to mention when trying to conceive or during pregnancy, and why symptoms alone are not enough to confirm a diagnosis.

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A person in a kitchen serving food onto a plate and storing the rest of the dish in a container.

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Published: May 18, 2026 · Updated: May 18, 2026

When Appetite and Energy Change: Plan Meals Flexibly

Practical ideas for managing meals on days when you feel tired or your appetite changes while receiving care for a pituitary condition—without assuming what is causing these changes or expecting a perfect routine.

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A couple shares a quiet moment at home, sitting some distance apart; the scene does not establish a medical cause.

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Published: May 17, 2026 · Updated: May 17, 2026

Changes in Sexual Desire, Energy, or Strength: When to Have Testosterone Evaluated

Learn which persistent changes may prompt a testosterone evaluation, what other causes may be considered, and how results are interpreted alongside symptoms.

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A health professional reviews reports and a medication list with an adult during a preoperative evaluation.

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Published: May 17, 2026 · Updated: May 17, 2026

Diabetes and Scheduled Surgery: How to Arrive at Your Appointment with Key Information

What information to gather and what questions to ask during your preoperative evaluation if you have diabetes and a scheduled surgery or procedure.

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An adult walks along a flat urban path, an everyday activity related to movement and bone health.

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Published: May 17, 2026 · Updated: May 17, 2026

Bones and Everyday Life: Which Risk Factors Can Be Reviewed

Smoking, high alcohol consumption, physical activity, and diet may be part of an individual assessment of osteoporosis risk. Learn what to discuss with your health care team, without blame.

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