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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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Ovaries - Hormones Australia

Ovaries produce and release eggs (ova) and make the hormones estrogen, progesterone and some testosterone. These hormones regulate the menstrual cycle and protect bone health.

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Find An Endocrinologist - Hormones Australia

An endocrinologist is a doctor who specialises in hormones and conditions caused by problems with hormones. Use our search tool to find an endocrinologist near you.

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Pineal Gland - Hormones Australia

Where is the pineal gland and what hormones does it produce? The pineal gland is located near the centre of the brain and produces the hormone melatonin. Melatonin sets the rhythm of many biological systems...

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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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Pituitary Gland - Hormones Australia

What hormones are produced by the pituitary gland? The pituitary gland produces a range of hormones, including adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), growth hormone (GH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH) and prolactin.

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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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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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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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Thyroid Gland - Hormones Australia

What hormones are produced by the thyroid? The thyroid makes triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and calcitonin. These hormones are important for metabolism, energy production, body temperature, heart rate, bone growth, reproductive function and other bodily functions.

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Endocrine Diseases and Conditions - Hormones Australia

Hormones are important for controlling many body systems. If hormone levels get out of balance, the body can have trouble functioning...

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