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  • Menopause - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

  • Diabetes insipidus - Causes

    Diabetes insipidus is caused by problems with a chemical called arginine vasopressin (AVP), which is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

  • Treatment for breast cancer in women

    Find out about the main treatments for breast cancer, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other medicines.

  • Treatment for breast cancer in men

    Find out about the main treatments for breast cancer, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other medicines.

  • Addison's disease - Treatment

    If you have Addison's disease, you'll need to take daily medicine to replace the lost hormones. This should help you to live an active life.

  • Addison's disease - Causes

    Addison's disease occurs when your adrenal cortex (the outer layer of your adrenal glands) is damaged, reducing the levels of hormones it produces.

  • Acne - Causes

    Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty.

  • Other medicines for menopause symptoms

    Find out about the alternative ways you can relieve your menopause symptoms if you cannot take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or do not want to.

  • Steroids

    Find out more about steroids, the different types of steroid medicine, side effects and how to stop taking them safely.

  • Beta blockers

    Read about a group of medicines called beta blockers, including what they're used for, side effects and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.