What are Common Adrenal Gland Disorders in Gynecology?
Several adrenal gland disorders can affect women's health:
- Cushing's Syndrome: Caused by excessive cortisol production, leading to symptoms such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and menstrual irregularities. - Addison's Disease: Characterized by insufficient production of cortisol and aldosterone, resulting in fatigue, weight loss, and low blood pressure. - Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): A genetic disorder affecting adrenal hormone production, leading to ambiguous genitalia and early puberty in females. - Adrenal Insufficiency: A condition where the adrenal glands do not produce adequate hormones, causing chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure.
