If you have a hormonal imbalance, you’re likely to have a diverse array of symptoms, many of which may feel unrelated to each other and are easily overlooked. These may include persistent fatigue, menstrual irregularities, below par fertility, erectile dysfunction, electrolyte disturbances, reduced bone density, cervical lymphadenopathy, dyslipidaemia, metabolic issues associated with heart problems, alopecia, hirsutism, weight gain or unexplained weight loss.

If you’re experiencing any of these upsetting symptoms, or if you’re looking for a second opinion regarding a diagnosis that you’ve already received, our team of endocrine specialists is here to provide the expert evaluation and tailored management you need. Just get in touch.

When performing endocrine investigations we take a multidisciplinary approach to care. Our specialists work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to your specific condition. 

The specialists you’ll find working together in the unit and across our Endocrine service include: 

• Endocrinologists: Doctors specialising in hormone disorders
• Endocrine surgeons: Surgeons who are highly practised at perform operations on endocrine glands
• Radiologists: With expertise in diagnostic endocrine radiology and interventional endocrine radiology
• Pathologists: With expertise in analysing tissue samples for endocrine disorders 
• Specialist Endocrine Nurses: With extensive expertise in the field of endocrinology, performing tests, supervising treatments and providing education and counselling 
• A range of other specialists such as rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, immunologists, neurologists, dermatologists and oncologists who are brought in if you have co-existing conditions to manage

For patients with chronic endocrine conditions or those who have undergone endocrine thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal or pancreatic surgery alongside other treatments we offer long-term management and follow ups.

The key thing is that you get a timely and accurate expert diagnosis early in your journey. Our MDT approach is specially designed to facilitate this, supported by highly-skilled endocrine nurses providing training and education to equip you with the knowledge you need to independently self-manage chronic conditions.

That includes help with administering medication such as hydrocortisone and support to cope with adrenal insufficiency and make helpful lifestyle modifications. Our teams are here to show you how to administer specialised treatments, including specific endocrine drugs or infusions too.

There’s a wide range of symptoms that may indicate that you have a hormonal imbalance. These include tiredness, irregular periods, fertility problems, erectile dysfunction, electrolyte imbalance, bone thinning, lumps in your neck, lipid and metabolic conditions linked to cardiovascular disease, hair loss, hair growth, weight gain and unexplained weight loss. 

If you suspect that you have a problem with your hormones or you’d like a second opinion about a diagnosis you’ve already received, our specialists are here to help.

You commonly be referred to a specialist if you have a confirmed or suspected thyroid dysfunction, adrenal disorder, pituitary abnormality, growth disorder, calcium or bone metabolism issue such as hyperparathyroidism and osteoporosis, unexplained hypoglycaemia, hyperlipidaemia, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2 as well as secondary diabetes, type 3 C diabetes or post solid organ transplantation diabetes.

If your GP suspects you have a neuroendocrine tumour, endocrine hypertension or that your weight management issues are hormone related, they may also suggest a referral to us.