Question 1

endocrine producing organ only in pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Placenta: The placenta does make a number of hormones, including estrogen and hcg.

Question 2

how can missing periods and having negative pregnancy tests be related to an endocrine issue? such as? thanks dr!

Accepted Answer

YES: Thyroid or ovarian dysfunction, not to mention stress, tension, anxiety, depression, infection or metabolic illnesses can all cause irregular cycles and you should be screened for polycystic ovarian disease.

Question 3

hallmark pregnancy symptoms, negative blood test. pos endocrine issue but bloodwork is normal range, inc w blood cell count. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

I don't understand: your question. There may be no "problem" whatsoever. Women can have symptoms compatible with pregnancy for many reasons other than pregnancy. Since I don't know what your symptoms are, a pregnancy test would be the best way to find out if you're pregnant, and if yours is normal, discuss other potential causes of your symptoms w/your doctor.

Question 4

normal range t3/t4 but extremely low tsh(high sensitivity). slightly low before pregnancy and now extremely low 11 weeks. endocrine dr not concerned?

Accepted Answer

Low TSH: agree not to worry, your hormone levels are fine and the TSH being slightly is because you are pregnant, just like other things that change with pregnancy.
Don't worry.

Question 5

what dictates how much hcg is present in the blood of a non pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

It is not normal: If you are not pregnant, there should be no HCG in the blood.  Certain tumors of the ovary, lung, stomach and liver can secrete hcg.

Question 6

it is possible to present hcg hormon in non pregnant women?if yes so how it's possible and from where hcg secreted in non pregnant women?i saw the non pregnant women beta hcg blood test report the hcg level 0.53 it's normal or possible in nonpregnt ?

Accepted Answer

: Pituitary gland also makes HCG. Your level of 0.53 is well below that seen in pregnancy. A level below 5 excludes pregnancy. Level above 30 is diagnostic of pregnancy. For a level between 5-30, the test should be repeated in 4-5 days.
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Question 7

do pregnant women still produce follicles in their ovaries every month?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation Ceases: No. Pregnancy stops ovulation.

Question 8

curious: why would breasts produce milk with certain medication in non-pregnant women and what would this mean?

Accepted Answer

It's benign.: Some medications may cause alteration in hormone production or secretion. This may lead to stimulation of milk producing cells or glands in the breast and causes milk production or secretion. This is benign (not pathological) and should not cause any medical problems or harm. It's more of an inconvenience than any serious health problems or issues.

Question 9

can a pregnant woman eat steak?

Accepted Answer

Eat your steak!: A pregnant woman can definitely eat steak, but it should be cooked all the way through. Some may think this ruins the steak. To have a steak that is cooked well-done but still tender, try a thinner cut.

Question 10

what can a pregnant woman eat ?

Accepted Answer

Anything: but dont use alcohol or excessive salt keep well hydrated.

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Endocrine producing organ present only in pregnant women

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Hallmark pregnancy symptoms, negative blood test. pos endocrine issue but bloodwork is normal range, inc w blood cell count. what could be the problem?

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Normal range t3/t4 but extremely low tsh(high sensitivity). slightly low before pregnancy and now extremely low 11 weeks. endocrine dr not concerned?

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What dictates how much hcg is present in the blood of a non pregnant woman?

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It is possible to present hcg hormon in non pregnant women?if yes so how it's possible and from where hcg secreted in non pregnant women?i saw the non pregnant women beta hcg blood test report the hcg level 0.53 it's normal or possible in nonpregnt ?

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Do pregnant women still produce follicles in their ovaries every month?

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Curious: why would breasts produce milk with certain medication in non-pregnant women and what would this mean?

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