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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.

  • Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

    Read about an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), which is when your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.

  • Hypoparathyroidism

    Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition where the parathyroid glands, which are in the neck near the thyroid gland, produce too little parathyroid hormone.

  • Hyperparathyroidism

    Find out about hyperparathyroidism, where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Treatment for thyroid cancer

    Find out about the treatments for thyroid cancer, including surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine treatment, targeted medicines and radiotherapy.

  • 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.

  • Menopause - Treatment

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