Endocrine Abstracts

The ketogenic diet (KD) has been extensively studied as a potential therapeutic approach for various conditions, including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in women. We describe a 29-year-old overweight woman with PCOS. Clinically, she presented with hirsutism, acne, and pink stretch marks in the hip and abdomen areas, no significant menstrual cycle disturbances were reported. Patient underwent a 12-week KD regimen. Initially, her body mass index (BMI) was 33.5, with a weight ...

The therapy of hyperprolactinemia with dopamine agonists (DAs) is highly effective in the majority of cases (1). However, some patients fail to achieve normal prolactin levels and develop drug resistance towards prescribed medicine. This case study describes a medical history of The Georgian National Institute of Endocrinology patient, with a drug-resistant hyperprolactinemia and inability to conceive. The patient’s MRI scan result has not indicated incidence of pr...

Introduction: Puberty is a crucial period, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood with significant physical and psychological changes. (1) In girls, when puberty begins before the age of eight, it is considered precocious. (2) While multiple factors influence individual differences in pubertal timing, the interactions between hormones and nutrition during critical growth periods, like puberty, are crucial. (3) Girls with a higher BMI experienced early menarche comp...