Hormones

Adrenal conditions

You may not have thought a whole lot about your hormones since you were a spotty teenager, but they're still going, and still dictating your simple basic needs. Hungry? That'll be your hormones. In a bit of a grump? Hormones. Fancy a cuddle with your significant other? Yup, that's them too.

Hormones

Hypothyroïdie

par Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Hormones

Glande thyroïde hyperactive

par Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Hormones

Troubles de l'hypophyse

par Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

Tests et investigations

Test Synacthène

par Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

Adrenal conditions

The adrenal glands produce hormones that regulate metabolism and stress. Learn what happens when they under- or overproduce hormones and how these conditions are treated.

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Déséquilibre hormonal

A hormone imbalance occurs when you have too much or too little of a hormone in your bloodstream. As hormones regulate essential body functions, an imbalance can lead to a wide variety of systemic physical and emotional symptoms.

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Ménopause et THS

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause when hormone levels fluctuate. Menopause is a specific point in time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, meaning they can no longer get pregnant.

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Ovarian conditions

Ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions can affect hormones and fertility. Learn about symptoms and treatment options.

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Parathyroid conditions

The parathyroid glands regulate calcium in the body. Learn about disorders like hyperparathyroidism, symptoms such as bone pain, and available treatments.

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Conditions thyroïdiennes

Thyroid conditions occur when your butterfly-shaped neck gland produces too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or too little (hypothyroidism). This disrupts your metabolism, causing wide-ranging symptoms.

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