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Vanitha Karunakaran
13/01/2025
Dr Vanitha Karunakaran

Endocrinologist

Treating hormone imbalances in obesity

Hormone imbalances often play a significant role in the development and progression of obesity. Addressing these imbalances can be a key part of a personalised treatment plan to promote weight loss and overall health. Hormones such as insulin, cortisol, leptin, ghrelin and thyroid hormones are critical in regulating metabolism, appetite and fat storage, and their dysfunction can contribute to weight gain and difficulty losing weight.

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Vanitha Karunakaran
11/11/2024
Dr Vanitha Karunakaran

Endocrinologist

An endocrinologist's approach to treating thyroid disorders

Thyroid disorders encompass a range of conditions that affect the function of the thyroid gland, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. Here’s an overview of the approach to treatment of thyroid disorders.

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Vanitha Karunakaran
09/09/2024
Dr Vanitha Karunakaran

Endocrinologist

What are the emotional and psychological effects of PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. While the physical symptoms of PCOS, such as irregular periods, acne and weight gain are well known, the emotional and psychological effects are often overlooked but equally significant. Here to tell us more is leading consultant endocrinologist Dr Vanitha Karunakaran.

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Dr Vanitha Karunakaran

Endocrinologist

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