Endocrinology: Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS ENDOCRINOLOGY?
Endocrinology is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine. The practice of Endocrinology includes many things, such as the treatment of cholesterol, thyroid, diabetes, pituitary, and other hormonal disorders.
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What is endocrinology and reproductive endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the study the function and production of hormones in the human body. It is a wide-ranging field, and an endocrinologist may be responsible for any number of patients with as varied conditions as metabolic problems related to the thyroid, to heart disease, to diabetes, to reproductive conditions such as Kallmann's Syndrome. ...
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What is Endocrinology? What do you do in your clinic?
Endocrinology is the study of hormones. Hormones are made in the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and pancreas. We help people control diseases such as Diabetes, Grave's Disease, and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis disease. We also help people with Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, Cushing's Syndrome, Addison's Disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and Osteoporosis. We also manage pituitary and thyroid cancers.
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What is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) specialist?
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). The REI specialist is trained in both general obstetrics and gynecology and in diagnosing and treating specific problems such as infertility, recurrent miscarriages, endometriosis, pelvic pain, irregular menstrual periods, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, and puberty issues. most REI specialists do not deliver babies and refer pregnant women to general obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs). ...
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Are these doctors board certified in reproductive endocrinology?
All of our IVF doctors are fellowship-trained, board certified, or board eligible in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
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What is Functional Endocrinology and how can it assist me?
Endocrinology is the study of the glands of the body and the hormones secreted by them. Studying and identifying the changes in the output of the various endocrine glands, that are not diagnosed as diseased, is called "Functional Endocrinology". This is accomplished by using a more stringent standard than the "normal" result range, which for example is 4-11 for white blood cells (WBC), and instead using a "healthy" range of 5-8. ...
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What type of careers will I find with a degree in Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology?
Our alumni have careers in academia as faculty members, teachers, scientists, post-doctoral fellows and laboratory managers. Others are employed in the biotechnology sector including pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and small-business owners. Career opportunities also exist with federal agencies as staff scientists and program managers. Many alumni have continued with their education in medical school, veterinary school or law school. ...
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How do I get to The Center for Bone Health & Division of Endocrinology?
See Driving Directions to The Saratoga Garage at The Weinberg Center . The Center for Bone Health & Division of Endocrinology is located on the 5th floor of The Weinberg Center at Mercy.
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Does The Center for Bone Health & Division of Endocrinology accept my insurance?
Please call your provider to confirm that The Center for Bone Health & Division of Endocrinology participates with your plan.
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How long does it take to get an appoint in the Reproductive Endocrinology Clinic?
It takes approximately 4 weeks to get a new appointment in the Reproductive Endocrinology Clinic.
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Why patients will get other endocrinology problems easily if they get thyroid disease?
Thyroid gland is the largest gland in human body. Thyroid Hormone control all the metabolism in human body. So patients will get every problems if they get thyroid disease. Some experts said thyroid disease is the source of all diseases. Patients need to understand how important is their thyroid gland. This is why Green Life ask patients no to destroy their thyroid easily!
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When should I see a reproductive endocrinology and infertiliy (REI) specialist?
The basic infertility evaluation consists of a semen analysis, test for the fallopian tubes (hysterosalpingogram, HSG), and tests for ovulation (basal body temperature chart, ovulation predictor test, blood level of progesterone). This evaluation can be performed by a general OB/GYN who is adequately trained to evaluate infertility. Short-term treatment with fertility pills (oral ovulation induction) can also be offered by a general OB/GYN. ...
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Why should I get a subscription to AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online?
Individual Subscribers (Member or Non-Member) have access to tables of contents, abstracts, full text searching, full text display, document delivery, PDFs, links to Medline and GenBank, future tables of contents, interjournal links to other HighWire Press journals, and the advantage of having password access to AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online from any computer connected to the Internet. APS Members also receive access to all APS Journal Legacy Content , at no additional cost. ...
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How long can I delay testing for Fertility/Endocrinology specimens?
Testing should be performed with 48 hours of receipt of specimens. Refrigerate specimens immediately on receipt. If you anticipate any delays in testing, freeze samples immediately upon receipt.
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Who from my institution can access AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online?
The subscription fee allows for unrestricted Internet access at one location. Any user connecting from an authorized computer on your institutional network through an authenticated relay or proxy server will be allowed access to AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online.
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What other services and amenities are available for me to use while at The Center for Bone Health & Division of Endocrinology?
Caring for the total well-being of each person - mind, body and spirit - is an important part of Mercy's mission. Complementing Mercy's clinical expertise, The Weinberg Center offers a variety of services to our patients. Click on the links below for more details. Mercy Services & Amenities The Medi-Spa at Mercy Women's Concierge Women's Health Boutique Women's Resource Center Pastoral Care and Chapel Services
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Does the application need to contain all disciplines i.e., virology, immunology, endocrinology, behavioral, etc?
No, the application only needs to include those disciplines necessary to answer the research questions posed. It is anticipated, however, that the research questions will be multidisciplinary in nature.
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How can I tell if my institution has subscribed to AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online?
If your institution has a subscription, you'll automatically have access to the tables of contents, abstracts, full-text searching, full text display, PDFs, Medline and GenBank links, and future tables of contents. You'll also see a button at the top of the page confirming you're signed in as part of an institution. ...
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How can I access AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online if I am not an APS member and I don't have access through an institutional subscription?
You may purchase an Individual Subscription even if you are not an APS Member. Also, you have access to tables of contents, abstracts, and full text searching (without full text viewing), at no cost and without having to register, without a subscription.
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You may purchase AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism as an Individual (Non-Member) subscriber, or you may wish to apply for APS membership . Without a subscription you have access to the table of contents, abstracts, and full-text searching (but not full-text viewing) at no cost and without having to register.
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My library subscribes to the paper AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism , and I can't get access to it online. Why?
Your institution must purchase a print-plus-online or online-only subscription to have access to the online journal.
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If our AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online subscription expires and at some later date we reinstate our subscription, will we have access to all years of the electronic version?
Yes, when you buy a subscription to AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism Online, you have access to all years of the database.
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