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- Hormonal (endocrine) system
Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages that communicate with the body and bring about changes.
- Thyroid - hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.
- Obesity and hormones
The hormones leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens and growth hormone are factors in obesity.
- Hormonal system (endocrine)
Information about the hormonal or endocrine system, including fact sheets on glands, ovaries, pancreas, testicles, deficiencies and risks and management.
- Endocrinologist services
An endocrinologist is a doctor who has special training to diagnose and treat disorders involving the endocrine system.
- Thyroid gland
If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.
- Pituitary tumour
Generally, pituitary tumours are benign and slow growing, and pituitary cancers are extremely rare.
- Parathyroid glands
The parathyroid glands make hormones that regulate calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood.
- Thyroid cancer
Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.
- Pancreas
The pancreas helps to digest food, particularly protein.