Patients who are 45 or older when they have surgery for Cushing’s disease are more likely to need long-term hormone replacement therapy, according to a new study. Researchers found that prolonged medication use, lasting 20 months or more, is associated with lower survival odds for those with pituitary-driven Cushing’s.
April is Cushing’s Awareness Month, a global effort during which advocacy groups — such as the Cushing’s Support & Research Foundation (CSRF), launched in 1995 — healthcare professionals, and patients organize campaigns, share information, and take part in events to educate the public about the condition, caused by an…
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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.
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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