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2. Antiestrogen - Wikipedia

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   Antiestrogens, also known as estrogen antagonists or estrogen blockers, are a class of drugs which prevent estrogens like estradiol from mediating their biological effects in the body. They act by blocking the estrogen receptor (ER) and/or inhibiting or suppressing estrogen production .

3. Antihormone therapy - Wikipedia

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   LHRH (luteinising hormone-releasing hormone) agonists block the production of sex hormones in both men and women. [16] In men, LHRH agonists seize testosterone production in the testicles, and in women it blocks the ovaries from producing estrogen and progesterone. [16] These drugs are most commonly used in treatments for prostate cancer. [16]

4. Estrogen deprivation therapy - Wikipedia

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   Estrogen deprivation therapy, also known as endocrine therapy, is a form of hormone therapy that is used in the treatment of breast cancer.Modalities include antiestrogens or estrogen blockers such as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen, selective estrogen receptor degraders like fulvestrant, and aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole and ovariectomy.

5. A Comprehensive List of Every Single Menopause Symptom ... - AOL

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   Estrogen levels decline, which can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle. Additionally, hot flashes and night sweats can wake women up throughout the night,” Dr. Cabeca says.

6. Aromatase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   Ovarian stimulation with the aromatase inhibitor letrozole has been proposed for ovulation induction in order to treat unexplained female infertility. In a multi-center study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Development, ovarian stimulation with letrozole resulted in a significantly lower frequency of multiple gestation (i.e., twins or triplets) but also a lower frequency ...

7. After breast cancer, women may safely stop long-term ... - AOL

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   Women with breast cancer may stop hormone-suppressing treatment temporarily to have a baby, the first of its kind study finds. After breast cancer, women may safely stop long-term therapies to ...