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Hormoner

You may not have thought a whole lot about your hormones since you were a spotty teenager, but they're still going, and still dictating your simple basic needs. Hungry? That'll be your hormones. In a bit of a grump? Hormones. Fancy a cuddle with your significant other? Yup, that's them too.

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Hormoner

Underaktiv sköldkörtel

av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Hormoner

Överaktiv sköldkörtel

av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Hypofysstörningar

av Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

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Synacthen-test

av Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

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The adrenal glands produce hormones that regulate metabolism and stress. Learn what happens when they under- or overproduce hormones and how these conditions are treated.

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Hormonell obalans

A hormone imbalance occurs when you have too much or too little of a hormone in your bloodstream. As hormones regulate essential body functions, an imbalance can lead to a wide variety of systemic physical and emotional symptoms.

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Menopaus och HRT

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause when hormone levels fluctuate. Menopause is a specific point in time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, meaning they can no longer get pregnant.

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Ovarian conditions

Ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions can affect hormones and fertility. Learn about symptoms and treatment options.

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Bisköldkörtelsjukdomar

The parathyroid glands regulate calcium in the body. Learn about disorders like hyperparathyroidism, symptoms such as bone pain, and available treatments.

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Thyroid condtions

Thyroid conditions occur when your butterfly-shaped neck gland produces too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or too little (hypothyroidism). This disrupts your metabolism, causing wide-ranging symptoms.

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