by Godsfavour Adeniran | Oct 10, 2025 | pregnancy, Women
Introduction Anemia in pregnancy is a common condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can lead to insufficient oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues. During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume increases significantly,...
by Godsfavour Adeniran | Oct 6, 2025 | Women
Introduction Obesity, defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents health risks, has reached epidemic proportions globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies obesity using body mass index (BMI), where a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² indicates...
by Godsfavour Adeniran | Oct 3, 2025 | Men
Introduction Obesity in men is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by excessive adipose tissue accumulation, often measured by a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m². Beyond its visible effects, obesity disrupts endocrine function, particularly testosterone...
by Godsfavour Adeniran | Sep 29, 2025 | Women
Introduction Hyperprolactinemia in women is a clinical condition characterized by elevated serum prolactin levels beyond the normal physiological range, typically exceeding 25 ng/mL in non-pregnant individuals. Prolactin, a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary...
by Godsfavour Adeniran | Sep 24, 2025 | Men
Introduction Hyperprolactinemia, a condition characterized by elevated prolactin levels in the blood, is a significant yet often overlooked endocrine disorder in men. While prolactin is primarily associated with lactation in women, it also plays a regulatory role in...
