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Medical consultation for hormonal evaluation with an endocrinology focus

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Published: May 15, 2026 · Updated: September 29, 2026

Hormones: Basic Concepts and When to Consult

Key concepts about hormones, common imbalances, and signs to consult an endocrinologist.

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Person checking their glucose in a home setting

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Published: May 15, 2026 · Updated: May 15, 2026

Diabetes: Sustainable Habits and Follow-Up

Learn how to establish sustainable habits for effective diabetes management and the importance of continuous medical follow-up.

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A hand noting the start date of a menstrual cycle on a personal calendar with records from previous months.

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Published: May 14, 2026 · Updated: May 14, 2026

Gradual Changes Worth Discussing at a Pituitary Consultation

Changes that develop gradually can have many different causes. Learn what to observe and how to track their progression without assuming they are due to the pituitary gland.

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An adult walks at a relaxed pace along a flat path in an urban park.

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Published: May 14, 2026 · Updated: May 14, 2026

Getting Back to Moving, Step by Step, When Your Calcium Levels Are Changing

Ideas for gradually returning to physical activity after a break, recognizing when to stop, and knowing when to ask for guidance if you are being monitored for calcium, parathyroid, or vitamin D abnormalities

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Woman in medical consultation about menopause

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Published: May 14, 2026 · Updated: May 14, 2026

Menopause: Warning Signs and When to Consult a Doctor

Explore the symptoms of menopause, warning signs that require medical attention, and when it is essential to seek professional help. Clear and practical information to understand this stage of life.

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Laboratory staff prepare blood sample tubes to measure aldosterone and renin; no results or personal information are visible.

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Published: May 13, 2026 · Updated: May 13, 2026

Difficult-to-Control High Blood Pressure: When to Test Aldosterone and Renin

Learn when aldosterone and renin testing may be considered, what factors can affect the results, and why preparation should be discussed with your medical team.

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An adult drinks water at home, next to a glass on a table; the scene does not identify the cause of the thirst.

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Published: May 13, 2026 · Updated: May 13, 2026

Excess Vitamin D and High Calcium: Symptoms That Warrant Prompt Evaluation

Excess vitamin D from supplements can raise calcium levels, although a high result can have several causes. Learn what symptoms to watch for, when to seek care, and what information to share with your healthcare team.

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A person reviewing instructions on a lab test order on their phone before having a blood sample collected.

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Published: May 13, 2026 · Updated: May 13, 2026

Pituitary Hormone Tests: How to Prepare Based on the Hormone Being Measured

Preparation for prolactin and other pituitary hormone tests depends on which tests were ordered. Confirm whether you need to fast, when to arrive, and what to report about your medications.

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A health professional reviews a lipid panel on a computer screen beside an adult.

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Published: May 12, 2026 · Updated: May 12, 2026

Triglycerides and Waist Circumference: Signs to Review Metabolic Health

Elevated triglycerides and a larger waist circumference may occur alongside metabolic changes, but neither alone diagnoses insulin resistance. Learn what other information is considered when interpreting the results.

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A pregnant person in a bathroom, resting beside the sink, with an untouched glass of water on the shelf.

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Published: May 12, 2026 · Updated: May 12, 2026

Intense thirst, persistent vomiting, or fainting during pregnancy: when to seek care

How to respond to vomiting that prevents you from keeping fluids down, persistent thirst, or warning signs during pregnancy—and what information to share with your health care team.

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Screen showing anonymized medical results that a professional is reviewing during a male fertility evaluation.

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Published: May 12, 2026 · Updated: May 12, 2026

Male Fertility and Hormones: When to Consider an Endocrine Evaluation

Learn how a semen analysis, medical history, and symptoms can help guide a hormonal evaluation as part of a male fertility workup, and when to consider endocrinology in Bogotá.

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An endocrinologist and a patient review a medication list and glucose log during a preconception appointment.

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Published: May 11, 2026 · Updated: May 11, 2026

If You Have Diabetes and Are Planning a Pregnancy: What to Prepare Before Conceiving

What to review and what information to bring to a preconception appointment if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are planning to become pregnant.

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A hand files a dated lipid panel report in a folder, alongside a brief note with no legible text.

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Published: May 11, 2026 · Updated: May 11, 2026

Cholesterol and Cardiometabolic Health: What’s Worth Tracking Between Visits

Learn which brief notes about habits, treatment, and lipid test results you can keep between visits, and how to review them with your health care team without turning it into a daily task.

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Medication containers and a phone screen with reminders for medication times, with no readable text.

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Published: May 11, 2026 · Updated: May 11, 2026

Medications for Pituitary Deficiencies: Timing, Interactions, and When to Seek Advice

How to organize prescribed treatments for pituitary deficiencies, what to confirm if you miss a dose or your routine changes, and when to seek medical guidance.

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A health professional reviews calcium, PTH, and vitamin D results on a screen, with no personal information visible.

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Published: May 10, 2026 · Updated: May 10, 2026

Calcium, PTH, and Vitamin D: Why They Are Interpreted Together

Learn what calcium, PTH, and vitamin D tests measure, how their results are related, and why a single value is not enough to guide an evaluation.

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A health professional reviews a pelvic ultrasound image and hormone test results on a screen during a clinical discussion.

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Published: May 10, 2026 · Updated: May 10, 2026

Hormone Tests and Gynecologic Ultrasound: What Question Does Each Evaluation Answer?

Learn what medical history, hormone tests, and gynecologic ultrasound can tell us when evaluating reproductive symptoms, and why results are interpreted in context.

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A healthcare professional reviews TSH and free T4 results on a screen during follow-up for hypothyroidism in pregnancy.

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Published: May 10, 2026 · Updated: May 10, 2026

TSH Outside the Target Range During Pregnancy: How to Interpret Follow-Up for Treated Hypothyroidism

During pregnancy, TSH and free T4 are interpreted according to the stage of pregnancy, the reference ranges available, and your clinical situation. Learn what to review if you take levothyroxine and receive an unexpected result.

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A screen showing abdominal CT slices beside the radiology report and a prior study for comparison, with no legible text.

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Published: May 9, 2026 · Updated: May 9, 2026

An Adrenal Gland Finding on Imaging: How Follow-Up Is Usually Organized

An adrenal nodule found by chance on imaging does not confirm cancer or excess hormone production. Learn what information is reviewed and which documents may help with your evaluation.

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