Patient's question:
My menstrual cycle has always been irregular. The doctor said I have an endocrine disorder, but I feel fine physically and don't have any discomfort. I really don't understand what "endocrine" means. Doctors always talk about it in a very technical way and told me to have a comprehensive check-up. I'm very hesitant about whether these tests are necessary, and I don't know if they will affect me.Doctor's answer:
Hello, diagnosing endocrine disorders requires determining whether the patient has a specific endocrine dysfunction. If there is a disturbance, further tests should be conducted to identify the location and nature of the lesion. Therefore, the diagnosis mainly focuses on three aspects: functional diagnosis, pathological diagnosis, and etiological diagnosis. When undergoing tests, the following points should be noted: 1. Hormone concentration measurement 2. Hormone dynamic observation 3. Hormone regulatory function test 4. Receptor measurement.