About World Hormone Day
- World Hormone Day 2025 takes place on Thursday 24 April 2025.
- Led by the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation (ESE Foundation), the campaign brings together the endocrine community around the world to raise awareness of the importance of good hormone health.
- Under the banner of #BecauseHormonesMatter, we’ll share the small steps everyone can take to improve hormone health, individually and within our communities.
- Participants can join in online or via in-person events.
- More information about the campaign can be found at worldhormoneday.org
- World Hormone Day logos, key stats, infographics, social media assets and videos can be downloaded from the public outreach toolkit
- Information specifically covering endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and ESE's activities in this area can be found in our EDC Media Kit.
Useful quotes
Jérôme Bertherat, ESE President, says:
“This is a fantastic opportunity to put hormones in the spotlight. Together, we can raise awareness of individual actions and call for stronger policies to support the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disease. Our 10 Recommendations for Good Hormone Health show how small, simple steps can make a big difference for everyone.”
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ESE Foundation Chair, Martin Reincke says:
“Building on the success of European Hormone Day over the last three years, this new global event calls for action to put hormones at the forefront of public health conversations. We need policymakers around the world to address issues such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals to protect the health of current and future generations.”
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About the European Society of Endocrinology
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) provides a platform to develop and share leading research and best knowledge in endocrine science and medicine. Through the 50 National Societies involved with the ESE Council of Affiliated Societies (ECAS) and partnership with specialist endocrine societies, ESE and its partners jointly represent a community of over 20,000 European endocrinologists.
ESE and its partner societies work to promote knowledge and education in the field of endocrinology for healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and the public.
ESE informs policymakers on health decisions at the highest level through advocacy efforts across Europe. Find out more: www.ese-hormones.org.
About the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation
The European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation (ESE Foundation) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving human health. By focusing on people with endocrine disorders, the ESE Foundation’s mission is to promote endocrine health, address endocrine disease, and improve patient care. The Foundation’s mission is to raise public and political awareness of hormones and metabolic health and disease, as well as research, policies, and care. Find out more: www.ese-foundation.org.