Cushing’s disease has affected my menstrual cycle since I got sick. I was diagnosed in 2020, but my first symptom occurred in 2018, when I stopped getting my period. Since there are many factors that can cause a missed period, I didn’t know why it was happening at first.
Early screening for underlying causes of obesity before weight-loss surgery, including Cushing’s syndrome in individuals with suggestive signs, may help improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary procedures. That’s according to a report that described the case of a woman in Saudi Arabia who underwent unsuccessful bariatric surgery and was ultimately…
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If you haven’t read “Moby-Dick,” you’ve probably at least heard of it. The 19th-century novel by Herman Melville tells the story of a man driven to madness by his pursuit of a giant white sperm whale. Captain Ahab’s quest for vengeance borders on obsession: The whale took his…
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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