Search results for hormone
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Hormone headaches
Many women experience headaches caused by changes in their hormones. Read self-help tips and treatments for hormone headaches, also called menstrual migraines.
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Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Read about an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), which is when your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.
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Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition where the parathyroid glands, which are in the neck near the thyroid gland, produce too little parathyroid hormone.
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Hyperparathyroidism
Find out about hyperparathyroidism, where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone.
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Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of symptoms that develop as the result of very high levels of a hormone called cortisol in the body.
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Acromegaly
Find out about acromegaly, a rare condition where the body produces too much growth hormone causing tissue and bone to grow more quickly. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Treatment
Read about how an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is treated. The first line treatment is a daily hormone replacement tablet called levothyroxine.
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Treatment for thyroid cancer
Find out about the treatments for thyroid cancer, including surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine treatment, targeted medicines and radiotherapy.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome - Causes
The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is unknown, but it's thought to be related to abnormal hormone levels.
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Menopause - Treatment
Read about the main treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT).