Hormones & Metabolism

Low sex drive is very common and many women suffer in silence. They might think it's stress, or just getting older, or something they should learn to accept. Sometimes those explanations are worth exploring. But sometimes there's a hormonal picture worth looking at, and testosterone can be part of the picture, particularly around and after menopause. This isn't a fringe idea. It's supported by NICE guidance, the British Menopause Society, and a growing body of clinical trial

Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Around 6.3 million adults in the UK have been identified with raised blood sugar levels, according to Diabetes UK. Many of them don't know it, because pre-diabetes rarely causes obvious symptoms. The good news is that pre-diabetes is reversible. With the right lifestyle changes, most people can bring their blood sugar back into the normal range and si

Thyroid disorders affect 1 in 20 people in the UK. Dr Coleman explains what TSH, T4, and T3 results mean, when treatment is needed, and why a single abnormal reading doesn't always require medication.

Burnout has real physiological consequences. But what can a cortisol blood test actually reveal - and where are its limits? An honest guide.