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• 📆 Save the Date: Menopause: new approach to management on Sunday February 22 2026 at 6 PM
  Menopause: new approach to management Theodore Friedman, MD, PhD will be giving a GoodHormoneHealth webinar on Menopause
• 📰 BIPSS Diagnostic Method May Cause False Positive in Some Cases of Cyclic Cushing’s Syndrome
  A diagnostic technique called bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS), which measures the levels of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) produced by the pituitary gland, should only be used to diagnose cyclic Cushing’s syndrome patients during periods of cortisol excess, a case report shows. When it is used during a spontaneous remission period of cycling Cushing’s syndrome, this kind of sampling can lead […]
• 📰 Metabolomic Biomarkers in Urine of Cushing’s Syndrome Patients
  Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is a disease which results from excessive levels of cortisol in the human body. The disorder is associated with various signs and symptoms which are also common for the general population not suffering from compound hypersecretion. Thus, more sensitive and selective methods are required for the diagnosis of CS.
• ℹ️ Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone Explained
  Cortisol testing is not routinely done during medical check-ups, and there currently aren’t any at-home tests available to assess cortisol levels. Most healthcare providers only recommend testing for cortisol if there are symptoms indicative of conditions like Cushing’s syndrome.
• Froedtert and MCW researchers investigate Cushing syndrome incidence in bariatric surgery patients
  Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin determined that Cushing syndrome, an endocrine disorder, may be the potential cause for weight gain and metabolic complications for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery for obesity. The study, published in the journal Obesity Surgery, was conducted by Ty B. Carroll, MD, assistant professor of endocrinology; James W. […]