Newswise — The Endocrine Society will present a panel of leading physicians and researchers for a half-day seminar/workshop titled "Hormones through Life." This event will explain the intricate connections between hormones and health by presenting the latest facts and findings from the field of endocrinology and by spanning the spectrum of life from prenatal development to health issues for the elderly. The conference will include discussions on the causes and impacts of short stature, obesity, testosterone and athletic performance, human growth hormone claims, and sexuality during menopause and andropause.

The five stages of life for this conference are: "¢ Prenatal: Hormone Imbalances and Lifelong Impacts "¢ Adolescent: Juvenile Obesity "¢ Young Adult: Testosterone and Athletic Performance "¢ Middle Adult: Growth Hormone Use to Combat Effects of Aging "¢ Senior Adult: Aging and Hormone Replacement: Sex and Seniors

When: Friday, December 7, 2007, breakfast 8:30 a.m.; presentations 9:30 a.m.

Where: Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Registration: Media are invited to attend this event at no cost, however seating is limited. A breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration and program details will be posted online at http://www.endo-society.org/writers07

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