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2. Denosumab - Wikipedia

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   Denosumab, sold under the brand names Prolia and Xgeva among others, is a human monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, metastases to bone, and giant cell tumor of bone. [11] [12] Denosumab is contraindicated in people with low blood calcium levels.

3. Hormone replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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   Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Effects of menopause can include symptoms such as hot flashes , accelerated skin aging, vaginal dryness , decreased muscle mass , and ...

4. Is Testosterone The Missing Piece Of The Menopause Puzzle? - AOL

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   The idea that testosterone could be the missing piece of the hormone therapy (HRT) jigsaw puzzle, alongside the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, was first sparked by a change in the ...

5. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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   Proponents of bioidentical hormone therapy believe that progesterone offers fewer side effects and improved quality of life compared to MPA. [61] The evidence for this view has been questioned; MPA is better absorbed when taken by mouth, with a much longer elimination half-life leading to more stable blood levels [ 62 ] though it may lead to ...

6. Hormonal therapy (oncology) - Wikipedia

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   It was previously used in the treatment of breast cancer, but has been replaced by more effective and less toxic agents. Estrace is an estrogen which was also formerly used for antiandrogen therapy of prostate cancer. [2] Polyestradiol phosphate is a long-acting derivative of estradiol that is applied as an intramuscular injection.

7. Here's Why Testosterone Is a Female Hormone, Too - AOL

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   “Before menopause, the main hormone is estrogen, and after menopause, androgens like testosterone become more prevalent,” Stanhiser says. In that case, can testosterone treat menopause symptoms?

8. Leuprorelin - Wikipedia

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   Leuprorelin, also known as leuprolide, is a manufactured version of a hormone used to treat prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, for early puberty, or as part of transgender hormone therapy. [10] [11] It is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin. [10]

9. As more women turn to testosterone, here's what to know ... - AOL

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   Testosterone is an essential hormone for both men and women, playing an important role in muscle growth and cognitive function. Low levels of the hormone can lead to changes in mood, cognition and ...