Hormones & Thyroid Conditions
Treating Hormones & Thyroid Conditions at Hoag
Hoag’s comprehensive team of endocrinologists, imaging specialists, surgeons, radiologists and women’s care specialists provide you with holistic care for your hormone and thyroid-related medical conditions.
Hormone & Thyroid Conditions We Treat
Your thyroid is a tiny gland found in the front of your neck. Its job is to make thyroid hormone, which controls how every organ in your body uses energy. Hypothyroidism occurs when the gland is not making enough thyroid hormone.
Your thyroid is a tiny gland found in the front of your neck. Its job is to make thyroid hormone, which controls how every organ in your body uses energy. Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland is too active, secreting too much thyroid hormone and making your metabolism work too fast.
Precocious puberty is marked by breast development before age 8 or testes growth before age 9. About 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 children are affected by precocious puberty, jeopardizing their growth and mental health. If you are experiencing symptoms of precocious puberty, speak with your pediatrician.
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