Glands and hormones

Today, people who have diabetes and need insulin can choose between different treatment options and decide for themselves how to make them part of their everyday lives. People who know their body well and have learned how to best fit the therapy into their daily routines can avoid complications. Our feature lets you know what insulin treatment can be like today and what experiences people are having with it.

Many men over 50 know the problem: a frequent urge to urinate, having to go to the toilet several times a night, but never really feeling relieved. These problems are usually caused by an enlarged prostate, also known as "benign prostatic hyperplasia". In our feature you can find out about the treatment options and what men can do themselves to manage with the symptoms.

During a woman’s reproductive years between the first and last period, a new egg ripens and the endometrium renews itself every month. In our feature you can read about what exactly happens during ovulation and menstruation and how hormonal contraceptives work.

The menopause has been in the headlines a lot in the last few years. And for good reason. Researchers found that commonly prescribed hormone therapy did not have the longterm benefits many experts previously thought it had. For women who struggle with severe menopausal symptoms, this disappointing news did not make life any easier. That is why we set out to find what is known for sure about the benefits and harms of hormones and other options.

To be able to manage type 2 diabetes it is important to understand this complicated disease first. We answer these questions: What medications are often used? What effects can they have? What role can physical exercise and weight reduction play? What can help me remember to take my medications?