Reproductive endocrinology covers hormones which drive normal menstrual cycling and fertility in women. There are many conditions which can affect this, Endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating these. These conditions may include:
- Amenorrhea (no periods) or Oligomenorrhea (decreased frequency of periods)
- Hyperprolactinaemia (increased Prolactin production)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (also called PCOS)
- Hyperandrogenism or Hirsutism (male pattern hair growth/features)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)