To evaluate fertility issues, function of reproductive organs (ovaries or testicles), or pituitary function. In children, to evaluate early or delayed sexual maturation (puberty) For women, when you are having difficulty getting pregnant or are having irregular or absence of menstrual periods. For men, when your partner cannot get pregnant, or you have a low sperm count, low muscle mass or decreased sex drive. When your healthcare provider thinks that you have symptoms of a pituitary disorder or hypothalamic disorder.
Alaska lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent and is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere. Because the 180th meridian passes through the stateâs Aleutian Islands, Alaskaâs westernmost portion is in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Location, size, and extent. Situated at the northwest corner of the North American continent, Alaska is separated by Canadian territory from the coterminous 48 states. Alaska is the largest of the 50 states, with a total area of 591,004 sq mi (1,530,699 sq km).