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Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers that give instructions to cells throughout your body—and are infamous for the havoc they cause in teenagers.

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Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are often caused by perimenopause and menopause, but medication or a condition like hyperthyroidism may be to blame. Treatment may involve lifestyle changes and medication like hormone replacement therapy

Low Estrogen

Low estrogen is most commonly caused by menopause, which can trigger many symptoms such as hot flashes and mood changes. Hormone replacement therapy and other medications can help you find relief.

Cushing's Syndrome: Know the Symptoms & Treatment

Cushing's syndrome (hypercortisolism) is a condition that causes unusually high levels of the cortisol hormone in the body. It’s usually caused by taking long-term steroid medications. The signs can be subtle—but left untreated, it can cause high blood pressure and diabetes.

Low Estrogen

Low estrogen is most commonly caused by menopause, which can trigger many symptoms such as hot flashes and mood changes. Hormone replacement therapy and other medications can help you find relief.

Cushing's Syndrome: Know the Symptoms & Treatment

Cushing's syndrome (hypercortisolism) is a condition that causes unusually high levels of the cortisol hormone in the body. It’s usually caused by taking long-term steroid medications. The signs can be subtle—but left untreated, it can cause high blood pressure and diabetes.

Acromegaly: Symptoms & Treatment

Acromegaly is disorder in the pituitary glands caused by a noncancerous tumor and results in the swelling or enlargement of the face, hands, and feet.

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Thyroid

The butterfly-shaped gland in your neck churns out thyroid hormones, which regulate your metabolic rate and the functioning of your heart, muscles, digestion, and bones.