Endocrine Abstracts

An ovo-testis (a gonad showing aspects of both ovarian and testicular function) occurs in some 60% of true hermaphrodites. They may be located in the labio-scrotal folds, inguinal canal or abdomen and are often removed prior to or shortly after the onset of puberty. Though the potential for ovulatory function within such a gonad is acknowledged, it is rarely witnessed and there are few detailed descriptions of the phenomenon. We describe serial observations of this process in ...

With the right balance of daily medication, individuals with adrenal insufficiency can expect to have a normal life span and to lead busy and rewarding lives. Despite this, research finds that people with adrenal insufficiency often feel below par compared to healthy individuals.(1)(2) One recent study found that the rate of hospital admission for adrenal crisis is almost three times higher for women with autoimmune adrenalitis than it is for patients with secondary adrenal in...