Endocrinologists are trained to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in your system. They take care of many conditions including:

• diabetes
• thyroid diseases
• metabolic disorders
• over or under production of hormones
• menopause
• osteoporosis
• hypertension
• cholesterol (lipid) disorders
• infertility
• lack of growth (short stature)
• cancers of the endocrine glands

Endocrinologists also conduct basic research to learn the way glands work, and clinical research to learn the best methods to treat patients with a hormone imbalance. Through research, endocrinologists develop new drugs and treatments for hormone problems.