Search results for hormone

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• Causes of breast cancer in women

  Find out about the causes of breast cancer and who is most at risk of getting it.

• Addison's disease

  Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism, is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.

• Early or premature menopause

  Find out about early or premature menopause, when a woman's periods stop before the age of 45, and the treatment available.

• Vaginitis

  Find out about vaginitis, including information about symptoms, when to see a GP, causes and treatment.

• Levothyroxine: a medicine for an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

  NHS medicines information on levothyroxine – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Postmenopausal bleeding

  Find out about postmenopausal bleeding, what could be causing it, when to get medical help and what treatments are available.

• Heavy periods

  Find out about heavy periods (called menorrhagia) and how to treat them if they are affecting your daily life.

• Lipoedema

  Find out about lipoedema, an abnormal build-up of fat in your legs and sometimes arms, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and what treatments are available.

• Acne

  Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.

• Polycystic ovary syndrome

  Read about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.