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Based on clinical guidelines from The Endocrine Society, The Hormone Health Network 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 to the Assessment and Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia (High Triglycerides)
Patient Guide to Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Patient Guide to Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Patient Guide to Detecting and Treating Hyperthyroidism Before, During and After Pregnancy
Patient Guide to Detecting and Treating Hypothyroidism Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Patient Guide to the Diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome
Patient Guide on the Diagnosis and Management of Hypoglycemic Disorders (Low Blood Sugar) in Adults
Patient Guide to Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism
Patient Guide to Endocrine and Nutritional Management After Bariatric Surgery
Patient Guide to the Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons
Patient Guide to the Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women
Patient Guide to Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults (updated 2011)
Patient Guide to Hyperprolactinemia Diagnosis and Treatment
Patient Guide to Managing Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) in the Hospital
Patient Guide on the Management of Thyroid Nodules and Cancer Before, During and After Pregnancy
Patient Guide on Metabolic Risk: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Patient Guide to Osteoporosis in Men
Patient Guide to Pituitary Incidentaloma Assessment and Treatment
Patient Guide to the Prevention and Management of Pediatric Obesity
Patient Guide to Testosterone Therapy in Adult Men with Androgen Deficiency Syndromes
Patient Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women
Patient Guide to Vitamin D Deficiency

Why and how were the guidelines developed?

The Network helps you and your health care provider have more informed discussions about hormones and health. Our free, on-line resources come from the most advanced clinical and scientific expertise in endocrinology. Join our Network today--because hormones keep your body in balance.

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