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How can hormones stop weight loss?

When it comes to weight loss, many factors influence the process, and hormones play a significant role. Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various functions, including metabolism, appetite, and energy storage. If your hormones are imbalanced, they can create obstacles that make losing weight challenging, even with diet and exercise. We speak to a leading endocrinologist who explores the role of hormones in weight management and why hormonal imbalances might stop weight loss.

Understanding hormone replacement therapy: what it is, why it's used, and how it's administered

When we reach menopause, the sexual glands stop producing certain hormones that don’t only signify the end of menstruation, but an entire system shift that takes its toll on the body. Hormone replacement therapy is a way to ease this transition so that it is less turbulent and uncomfortable. We spoke to a leading consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in Kent, who told us all about hormone replacement therapy and its purpose.

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Endocrinologia, Diabetes & Metabolism

What are the mental symptoms of thyroid disorders?

Thyroid disorders can significantly impact mental health due to the hormone imbalances they create, affecting brain function and emotional regulation. Leading consultant physician Dr George Farah, who specialises in diabetes and endocrinology, takes a look at some of the common mental symptoms associated with thyroid disorders.

Understanding pituitary tumours

The pituitary is a gland located at the base of the brain and it is responsible for managing the hormones that determine the body’s growth, metabolism, and sexual reproduction. Dysfunction of this gland will take a toll on the body. Sometimes the gland does not work for simple operational reasons, but sometimes it is due to the presence of a tumour.

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Endocrinologia, Diabetes & Metabolism

Fatigue to focus: managing adrenal fatiue in a stressful world

In today’s fast-paced environment, many individuals experience persistent fatigue that can affect their daily lives. While "adrenal fatigue" is a term often used in popular discussions about chronic tiredness, it is important to understand its implications and how to effectively manage stress and fatigue. In this article, Professor Kevin Shotliff provides answers to common questions regarding adrenal fatigue and offers strategies for improvement.

Never too late to bloom: an introduction to hypogonadism

Hypogonadism is when sexual glands called the gonads (the testes and the ovaries) fail to produce normal amounts of hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. This causes the secondary physical sexual characteristics to be underdeveloped or never develop at all. This may also mean that a person who has hypogonadism may face fertility issues or brittle bones. In this article, expert endocrinologist and consultant physician Dr Sobia Arshad explains hypogonadism and its effects on the body.

What to do when the thyroid goes into hyperdrive: a guide to hyperthyroidism

The thyroid, a gland that is found between the clavicle and Adam’s apple in your throat, controls the metabolic rate of the body, which in turn determines how we function, grow, and develop. When the thyroid starts going into overdrive and producing too many hormones for the body to handle, it disrupts the entire body system and greatly impacts your health — this is called hyperthyroidism. Dr Edson Nogueira, consultant endocrinologist in London, explains the condition and ways to treat it.

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Endocrinologia, Diabetes & Metabolism

The role of endocrinology in weight management: beyond diet and exercise

Weight management is often reduced to two fundamental concepts: diet and exercise. However, for some individuals, these traditional approaches are not enough to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This is where endocrinology plays an important role. Below are answers to common questions about how endocrinology can assist in weight management.

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