human growth hormone, in an attempt to return the body to the peak hormone levels of youth. Bioidentical hormone replacement is not just interested in alleviating symptoms, as is most conventional therapy, but in actually enhancing
Objectives: to evaluate the effects of different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on mammographic density in postmenopausal women. Methods: In a prospective 1-year study, 121 healthy postmenopausal women were allocated to one of the following five study groups: twenty-six women were ...
Although it is not yet approved for medical use, letrozole is a medication used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. While it does not contain any harmful compounds, there is still some controversy surrounding its use as it has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events...
Estrogen Therapy Combination Therapy 10 min read What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? HRT is a possible treatment for menopause symptoms. Your doctor may also refer to the treatment as hormone therapy, menopausal hormone therapy, and estrogen replacement therapy. During menopause, your ovarie...
Testosterone replacement therapy is a hormone replacement therapy for men to treat hypogonadism or low testosterone levels. Men typically use testosterone therapy for symptoms such as low libido, depressed mood and decreased energy levels.What Is Testosterone Therapy? The U.S. Food and Drug ...
Postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) is associated with increased risk of breast cancer. The HTs used in Scandinavia is associated with higher risk estimates than those used in most other countries. Mammographic density is one of the strongest risk factors for breast cancer, and possibly an intermedi...
Hormone replacement therapy in relation to risk of cataract extraction: A prospective study of women.Ophthalmology.March 2010. Dietary carotenoids, vitamins C and E, and risk of cataract in women: A prospective study.Archives of Ophthalmology.January 2008. ...
and women are nearly three times as likely to have the disease. type 1 diabetes insulin is an essential hormone that regulates levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar, in the body. left untreated, high blood sugar can lead to medical emergencies in the short term and organ damage over time...
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT): Given by injection, patches, pellets, or gels to improve libido and sexual functioning in males Hormone replacement therapy (ERT): Given by pills, patches, gels, or creams to deliver estrogen (with or without progesterone) for improved vaginal moisture and ...
Hormone replacement therapy(HRT). Contraceptive pills. Diethylstilbestrol(DES) is a drug which was previously given for the prevention ofmiscarriagebut its use has now been discontinued in pregnant women. Women who had taken this drug may be at increased risk of breast cancer. ...