Related Glands Ovaries Related Hormones Estrogen Estrone What is female sexual dysfunction (FSD)? Many women have a low sex drive or trouble having an orgasm. Some women are not bothered by this, but others are. A woman has female sexual dysfunction, also called FSD, when she is upset or unhappy about her sexual health. Studies […]

Related Glands Endocrine-related Organs Related Hormones Ghrelin How does anorexia affect hormone health? Anorexia can lead to low bone density, meaning weak bones. When growing teenagers have weak bones, they may end up with weak bones for life, even if they recover from anorexia. Their risk for fractures (broken bones) may increase. Other problems include: […]

Related Glands Testes Related Hormones Prolactin Testosterone What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is the inability to consistently initiate or keep an erection long enough to have satisfactory sex. To maintain an erection, blood must be able to flow into and stay in the penis until orgasm. Men have problems with their […]

Related Glands Endocrine-related Organs Hypothalamus What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland. As men age, it’s common for the prostate to get larger. BPH does not lead to prostate cancer. The prostate gland is in the abdomen below the bladder. It’s about the size and […]