Endocrine

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to various metabolic and physiological disturbances. It is a common endocrine disorder that can cause symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Treatment typically involves thyroid hormone replacement therapy to restore normal hormone levels and alleviate symptoms.

Hirsutism is a condition characterised by excessive hair growth in women and people assigned female at birth, typically in a male-like pattern. It is caused by high levels of male hormones or increased sensitivity of hair follicles to these hormones. Hirsutism can be categorised into several types, and its severity is assessed using the Ferriman-Gallwey scale.