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Our video collection providing practical information on hormones and endocrine conditions, created in collaboration with expert endocrinologists.
Menopause affects half of the global population. Here you can explore our collection of resources about perimenopause and the menopause.
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"They can rule our lives and shape our destinies. Hormones are fundamental to making us who we are" - Professor John Wass, clinical endocrinologist
You and Your Hormones explores the latest information on hormones and hormone-related conditions, written and reviewed by experts in the field.
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Hormones control our bodies.You may know some of the more common comes such as adrenaline, cortisol and insulin which are produced in our glands such as the thyroid, kidneys, pituitary, testes and ovaries. In these sections you can find out more detailed information about them and the endocrine conditions that are created when these hormones are out of balance. Written by endocrine experts from the Society for Endocrinology.
As well as detailed information about hormones, glands and endocrine conditions, the Society has prepared specific resources aimed at providing tailored information for both students and teachers. In this section you will find a useful collection of Key Stage 4 (KS4) and level 5 curriculum-related resources to help with lesson planning, revision and career options. There is also the opportunity to ask a Society expert a question about endocrinology.
As well as informative articles about glands, hormones and endocrine collections, the Society has produced a range of resources in other media including our award winning podcast series and easy to understand animated videos. Alongside these created resources you can also view the winners of the Society’s annual Student Video Awards. Here students interested in specializing in endocrinology produce videos that cover the latest news in the specialty. If you are interested in entering a future competition visit...
The Society has produced three seasons of this award winning podcast, Hormones: The Inside Story. Brought to you by experts each episode takes an in-depth dive into hormones and the effect they can have. Including titles such as ‘Are my hormones making me fat’, ‘Have I got a thyroid problem?’ and ‘Can my pet pick up my stress?’ there are 17 episodes to enjoy.
Is humanity approaching a catastrophic decline in fertility. Are hormone-hijacking chemicals to blame for falling sperm counts? Should we be concerned and what can we do about it?
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Despite its small size, the thyroid gland is hugely important for both our physical and mental well-being. Here you can learn about the function of the thyroid as well as common and rare thyroid disorders.
