A recent systematic review published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism confirms that early hormone therapy can effectively recreate “mini-puberty” in male infants born with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) — a rare condition characterized by insufficient hormone production during early infancy. In healthy boys, a temporary surge of hormones shortly after birth —...
New Endocrine Society and European Endocrine Society guidelines provide a much-needed update Making its debut at ENDO 2025, “Diabetes and Pregnancy: An Endocrine Society and European Society of Endocrinology Joint Clinical Practice Guideline” has been long anticipated. For the first time, clinicians will have a definitive guide on treating these patients that now includes the...
As part of the ENDO 2025 session, “Obesity Management Across the Lifespan: Special Considerations,” Lisa Morselli, MD, PhD, talks about the unique challenges in obesity management in women during their reproductive years. On Tuesday, July 15, ENDO 2025 here in San Francisco will feature a session titled, “Obesity Management Across the Lifespan: Special Considerations.” As...
Women who work night shifts may have an increased risk for irregular periods and hormonal imbalances, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif. “Shiftwork-like light exposure disrupts the body’s internal timing, causing a split response where some females have disrupted reproductive cycles and...
Anti-obesity medications can significantly raise testosterone levels and improve health outcomes for men with obesity or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif. Testosterone not only plays a critical role in the body when it comes to male sexual...
A new set of clinical guidelines published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism is reshaping how physicians diagnose and treat hirsutism, a condition that causes excessive male-pattern hair growth in women. Affecting roughly 10% of women worldwide, hirsutism has long been viewed through a primarily cosmetic lens. But the updated recommendations emphasize a...
Leading pediatric endocrinologist and recipient of the Endocrine Society’s 2025 Outstanding Leadership in Endocrinology Laureate Award, Ilene Fennoy, MD, talks with Endocrine News about the potential of GLP-1s and long-term solutions for childhood obesity. She says a good place to start is creating more programs in schools to help kids eat better and incorporate more...
Researchers have provided vital insights into social determinants such as government support, stable housing, and employment opportunities on postpartum health among Louisiana mothers during stressful periods including COVID-19, hurricanes, and the infant formula shortage. The study, “The role of government assistance, housing, and employment on postpartum maternal health across income and race: a mixed methods...
As part of the ENDO 2025 session, “Obesity Management Across the Lifespan: Special Considerations,” Lisa Morselli, MD, PhD, talks about the unique challenges in obesity management in women during their reproductive years. On Tuesday, July 15, ENDO 2025 here in San Francisco will feature a session titled, “Obesity Management Across the Lifespan: Special Considerations.” As...
