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We are back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with gestational diabetes. We will be exploring the normal physiology of the pancreas before taking a look at the pathogenesis and management of this condition.

Sit back and enjoy!

Transcript- Lewis Mitchell

Voice- Lewis Mitchell

Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description.

REFERENCES:

Hello and welcome back to EndoPod!

We are  back with another episode of the Endo-Gynae series with pregnancy physiology. We will be exploring about normal physiological changes in pregnancy and how to differentiate them from pathological changes. We are going to discuss these changes system by system, ranging from musculoskeletal, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, metabolic, renal and urinary as well as haematology.

Sit back and enjoy!  

Transcript- Regina Sumarlie

Voice- Regina Sumarlie

Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description. 

REFERENCES:

https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/approach-to-the-pregnant-woman-and-prenatal-care/physiology-of-pregnancy

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Physiological_Changes_in_Pregnancy

https://patient.info/doctor/physiological-changes-in-pregnancy

Hello and welcome back to EndoPod! We are finally back with our episode for this academic year. In this episode we are covering a condition experienced by some women called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. We are going to discuss what it is, the physiology related to it, the people at risk, causes, as well as treatment and management associated with this condition. Sit back and enjoy!  Transcript- Lewis Mitchell  Voice- Lewis Mitchell  Disclaimer – Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society is a student lead organisation and the content provided through EndoPod is solely for informative purposes. This does not replace the advice of a doctor or any other healthcare professional. The medical students involved in the making of this episode are in the 3rd year of their medical studies. All the information provided in this episode was researched on appropriate resources – to view them, please check the episode description. REFERENCES:

· https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo

· https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnose

· https://medlineplus.gov/polycysticovarysyndrome.html

· https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p106.html

· https://www.healthline.com/health/polycystic-ovary-disease#symptoms

· https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676075/

· https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-020-01516-x#:~:text=PCOS%20cannot%20be%20diagnosed%20during,beyond%203%20years%20post%20menarche.

· https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2861983/

· https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3872139/

Hello and welcome back to EndoPod! In this episode, we are covering a very common change that females go through - menopause! We also look at how Hormonal Replacement Therapy comes into this and the benefits vs risks of HRT. Sit back and enjoy!

Transcript - Chakshu Joshi 

Voice - Hepsi Xavier

Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of their medical education.

References:

BMJ Best Practice: Menopause and Precocious Puberty

Oxford Clinical Handbook of Specialties

https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/156/4/1560463.xml

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6317580/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/in-depth/hormone-therapy/art-20046372

https://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/menopause-hormone-therapy#1

Relax as Rebekah guides you through a short case just in time for bed. 

Author & Narrator: Rebekah Loy, 5th Year MBChB (Vice-President of Aberdeen University Paediatric Society)

Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers pituitary overactivity, focussing on acromegaly & hyperprolactinaemia. 

Voice - Hepsi Xavier

Transcript - Arabella Baptie

Editor - Serena Shoker

Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acromegaly/symptoms-causes/syc-20351222

https://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/pituitary-conditions/acromegaly/

https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Acromegaly

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3853872/

https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Hyperprolactinemia

Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers when the parathyroid gland is underactive. 

Voice - Hepsi Xavier

Transcript - Jade Kiersten

Editor - Serena Shoker

Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.

References:

https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Hypoparathyroidism

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypoparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20355375#:~:text=Hypoparathyroidism%20is%20an%20uncommon%20condition,your%20body%20%E2%80%94%20calcium%20and%20phosphorus.

Welcome to EndoPod's Revision Series! Each episode will cover bitesize revision material for those preparing for exams or even just for those who are interested in learning the basics of Endocrinology. This episode covers pituitary under activity and its widespread consequences.

Voice - Hepsi Xavier

Transcript - Arabella Baptie

Editor - Serena Shoker

Aberdeen University Endocrinology Society are a student lead organisation. All information provided in this podcast are intended for educational purposes. This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. The students involved in the making of this episode are in the 1st and 3rd year of their medical education.

Resources:

https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/Hypopituitarism

https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/521

https://patient.info/doctor/hypopituitarism-pro

https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/hypopituitarism-2/

https://www.yourhormones.info/endocrine-conditions/hypopituitarism/