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'''Endocrinology''' is the study of glands that produce hormones and other internal secretions.  These glands include the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, ovaries, testes, adrenal, and hypothalamus.
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'''Endocrinology''' is the study of glands that produce [[hormone|hormones]] and other internal secretions.  These glands include the [[pancreas]], [[thyroid]], [[parathyroid]], [[pituitary gland|pituitary]], [[ovaries]], [[testes]], [[adrenal]], and [[hypothalamus]].
    
Endocrinologists treat hormonal problems and address the following conditions:
 
Endocrinologists treat hormonal problems and address the following conditions:
* diabetes
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* [[diabetes]]
 
* hormonal imbalance, such as arising from menopause
 
* hormonal imbalance, such as arising from menopause
 
* thyroid disorders
 
* thyroid disorders
 
* metabolic problems
 
* metabolic problems
* infertility
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* [[infertility]]
 
* failure to thrive (poor growth)
 
* failure to thrive (poor growth)
 
* cancer arising in the endocrine glands
 
* cancer arising in the endocrine glands
 
[[category:medicine]]
 
[[category:medicine]]
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