The Hormone Foundation's Patient Guides

Patient Guides

Brochures & Other Materials | Patient Fact Sheets | Patient Resources

Based on clinical guidelines from The Endocrine Society, The Hormone Foundation publishes easy-to-read patient guides on a variety of hormone-related conditions. The guides summarize the therapeutic goals of treatment, how your doctor will work with you to achieve those goals, and what you need to do to help improve the outcomes of treatment.

These guides are developed by expert endocrinologists who work with patients every day. Please see the current titles below.

Published Guides

Patient Guide on Androgen Deficiency Syndromes in Adult Men

Patient Guide on Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults

Patient Guide on Management of Hyperthyroidism Before, During and After Pregnancy

Patient Guide on Management of Hypothyroidism Before, During and After Pregnancy

Patient Guide on Maternal Thyroid Nodules and Cancer Before, During and After Pregnancy

Patient Guide on the Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women

Patient Guide on the Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women

Patient Guide to the Diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome

Type 2 Diabetes in Children bilingual

Coming Soon

Patient Guide on Pediatric Obesity
Patient Guide on Metabolic Risk
Patient Guide on Primary Aldosteronism
Patient Guide on Cushing's Disease

Why and how were the guidelines developed?