What is gonadal (ovary/testis) pathology?
Hormonal changes in women can manifest themselves at different ages and in different ways.
One of the most common diseases in women is polycystic ovary syndrome, which causes excess androgen production. It is often linked to insulin resistance and excess weight/obesity. It is one of the most common endocrine diseases in young women.
In men, one of the most frequent causes of endocrine consultation is hypogonadism, that is, a deficiency of male sex hormone (testosterone), whether primary (testicular alteration), secondary (hypothalamic-pituitary alterations) or iatrogenic (as in the case of the consumption of anabolic steroids).
Symptoms
In women, the most frequent complaints include:
- menstrual changes;
- acne;
- hirsutism/hypertrichosis (terminal and male-distributed in women);
- infertility.
In men: the symptoms are also very varied and diverse and treatment must be individualized to the cause.
Treatment of gonadal pathology (ovary/testis)
Treatment must always be multidisciplinary, especially with gynecology and urology.
Medical Specialist
in Pathology of the gonads (ovary/testis)
Dr. Selma Souto
- She has a degree in Medicine with a specialization in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- She was a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.
- He is currently Vice-President of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2024-2026).
- He is a member of several national and international scientific societies in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity.
- Author and co-author of more than 20 book chapters in the area of Obesity and Diabetes.
Medical Specialist
in Pathology of the gonads (ovary/testis)
Dr. Rosa Dantas
- She has a degree in Medicine with a specialization in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- He holds the degree of Consultant in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- She is a researcher in national and international clinical research projects.
- Author and co-author of scientific articles published in national and international journals.
- He is a member of several national and international scientific societies in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity.
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