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Hormones Australia

Vision and mission

Hormones Australia aims to improve the health of Australians through increasing understanding about hormones and hormone-related conditions.

How Hormones Australia can help

Hormones Australia provides current, evidence-based information, best practise advice and the outcomes of the latest research informed by Australia’s world leaders in endocrinology.

Hormones Australia is hosted by the Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA).

The Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA) is the national authority for the treatment of endocrine related conditions and disease, and a specialist society of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). ESA is a non-profit organisation of scientists and clinicians who conduct research and practice in the field of Endocrinology.

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Last reviewed: September 2023

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Adrenal Insufficiency - Hormones Australia

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormone. The treatment depends on the cause,which is determined through testing.

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Cushing’s Disease - Hormones Australia

Cushing's disease is caused by a tumour in the pituitary gland and is diagnosed using multiple tests. Treatment is most often surgery, although radiotherapy and medications are also sometimes needed.

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Growth Hormone Deficiency - Hormones Australia

Growth hormone deficiency occurs when the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone (GH). The range of symptoms can be treated through GH replacement.

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Hyperprolactinaemia - Hormones Australia

Hyperprolactinaemia refers to high levels of prolactin in the blood. Treatment of hyperprolactinemia depends on the cause, which will be diagnosed through testing.

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Hyperthyroidism - Hormones Australia

Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland becomes overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. In Australia, it is estimated that hyperthyroidism affects 3 in 1000 people...

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Hypogonadism - Hormones Australia

Hypogonadism describes a condition where the testes are unable to produce enough testosterone (called androgen deficiency) and/or a normal number of sperm.

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Hypothyroidism - Hormones Australia

Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder in Australia, affecting around 1 in 33 Australians. It is usually a permanent condition where the thyroid

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Osteoporosis - Hormones Australia

Over 1.2 million Australians have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. It is a condition where the bones lose strength and become thin and fragile...

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Primary Aldosteronism - Hormones Australia

Primary aldosteronism is caused by too much of the hormone aldosterone, resulting in high blood pressure. Primary aldosterone is treated with medication, although sometimes surgery is needed.

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Thyroid Nodules - Hormones Australia

Thyroid nodules are lumps on the thyroid gland, which is located at the base of the neck. Nodules in the thyroid are quite common, and often discovered by MRI or x-ray during other medical tests.

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