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  • Polycystic ovary syndrome - Diagnosis

    A GP or specialist may request an ultrasound scan, which can show if you have a high number of cysts in your ovaries (polycystic ovaries).

  • Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis

    Find out how an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is diagnosed. A thyroid function blood test is the main method. Other blood tests and a scan may also be needed.

  • Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps

    Find out about the different tests for ovarian cancer. These can include blood tests, scans and removing a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).

  • Osteoporosis - Treatment

    Treating osteoporosis involves treating and preventing fractures and using medication to strengthen bones.

  • Osteoporosis - Prevention

    Your genes are responsible for determining your height and the strength of your skeleton, but lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise influence how healthy your bones are.

  • Osteoporosis - Causes

    Osteoporosis causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Some people are more at risk than others.

  • Symptoms of myeloma

    Find out about the symptoms of myeloma and when to get medical help. Including bone pain, feeling tired, shortness of breath, feeling thirsty and peeing more often.

  • Myasthenia gravis - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests you may have to help diagnose myasthenia gravis, including blood tests, nerve tests and CT or MRI scans.

  • Kidney stones - Diagnosis

    Find out how kidney stones are diagnosed. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, can be used to help confirm the diagnosis or locate a kidney stone.

  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Diagnosis

    Read about the main tests used to help diagnose idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including breathing tests and scans.