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The ups and downs of hormones

This article explains, with particular reference to the female reproductive system, what happens to hormone levels as we age, the effect these changes can have on the body, how these changes can lead to an increased risk of developing certain diseases, and how our knowledge is being used to develop new treatments to target diseases associated with the menopause.

Laura Campbell

Figure 1 Glands of the endocrine system.

Endocrine system

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