Medical Advice on "Endocrinology"

My height is 168 cm. Will Oxandrolone help in increasing my height?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your height is almost the average of your parents. At 15-17 years in males growth plates close and then there is no increase in height possible after that. You are almost in that age. Do you have any other symptoms of impa...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I am taking 25 mcg Thyronorm and it is difficult to reduce my weight. Shall I increase the dose?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I find you are having hypothyroidism and consulting for Thyronorm dose adjustment. Dose adjustment will be made on free T4 and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels and not based on T3 levels. So, I request you to upl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prathish Kumar

I have developed gestational diabetes with FBS 130 mg/dL. Do I need to start Insulin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that your blood sugar is not very high as to start insulin treatment as of now but you need to be closely monitored as regards to blood sugar, ultras...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

What are the ways to manage irregular periods in a PCOS patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Treatment of women with PCOS should begin with lifestyle measures. For those who are obese, a combination of weight loss and exercise may stimulate ovulation. Intermittent fasting is wonderful lifestyle. What is your mod...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Should I be concerned about fertility and pregnancy complications due to bicornuate uterus?

Hi Thanks for your query woman may never need treatment for a bicornuate uterus. If it is required, the surgery is known as a Strassman metroplasty. This surgery may be recommended if a woman has repeated miscarriages and bicornuate uterus is though...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Please give some advice on HRT for male to female transition.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you need to know what medications to be taken for HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? Do you like to know about the fitness or investigations before starting HRT? Or are you asking for the safety? Do let me know what yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Divakara P

My period is delayed this month. Can hypothyroidism be the cause?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any other associated symptoms like painful menstruation? Do you have headaches? For how long this problem is going on? Do you feel you bleed more or is it usual? There are many causes of irregular menses. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I have high testosterone level with muscle pain, anxiety, and abdominal pain. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You sent me cortisol levels report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but there is no report for testosterone. Your cortisol is normal. Please send the testosterone report.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I have Hashimoto's and alopecia with loss of eyelashes. What should I do to regrow it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is genuine and you are so brave and facing all challenges very bravely. You did not mention your prolactin and thyroid hormone levels. Loss of hair can be autoimmune as you were treated for it as well and d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I am 4 months pregnant with hyperthyroidism. Is PTU good for me during pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is usually treated with Propylthiouracil 50-100 mg/day. Generally, treatment is withdrawn four weeks prior to delivery after which normal doses may be resumed. Your hormone levels are still v...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed