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- Obesity and hormones
The hormones leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens and growth hormone are factors in obesity.
- Hormones – cortisol and corticosteroids
Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes.
- Thyroid - hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.
- Reproductive system
New life begins when a male sex cell (sperm) fertilises a female egg (ovum) within the female reproductive system.
- Thyroid - hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition associated with irregular menstrual cycles, excess hair growth, acne, reduced fertility, and increased risk of diabetes and mood changes.
- Thyroid - Hashimoto's disease
Hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.
- Androgen deficiency in men
The effects of androgen deficiency depend on how severe the deficiency is, its cause and the age at which the deficiency begins.
- Contraception - vaginal ring
The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the combined oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.
- Contraception - injections to stop sperm production
Contraceptive injections to stop sperm production are not yet available in Australia, but studies suggest that they may provide a safe, effective and reversible method of contraception in the future.