Women's Endocrine Health Centre

Location

Room 471, 4th Floor, Comox Building, St. Paul’s Hospital

The centre is located on the 4th floor of St. Paul’s Hospital. If you need help locating us, please ask one of our hospital volunteers to direct you. 

About this centre

The Women’s Endocrine Health Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital specializes in treating endocrine disorders in women. We serve patients from British Columbia and the Yukon.

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in treating hormonal imbalances. They use scientific evidence-based evaluations and therapy options.

The endocrine system includes glands and organs that make hormones. Hormones signal information to and from cells throughout our bodies and tell them what to do. Your body can react in many ways when this system does not work as it should.

Endocrine disorders in women include:

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Premature ovarian insufficiency/ premature menopause
• Turner syndrome
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
• Hypothalamic amenorrhea

Some of these conditions occur in childhood. When this happens, patients may need to transition from pediatric to adult care.

We provide specialized care of endocrine conditions before and during pregnancy. We also care for women with complex health issues.

Advances in treatments are all thanks to medical research. While participating in research is a decision you should make in consultation with your care team, there is much activity in this field. Please ask us about our research programs if you’re interested.

By taking part in research, you can help us all learn more about heart disease and find better ways to help people like you live and thrive. Even if you don't benefit directly, your participation can help care for future patients.

The following clinical trials are currently enrolling volunteers. Please ask your care team for more information. You can also contact the research team listed on each study or trial. For other information about research at Providence Health Care, please visit  Providence Research.