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Hormone therapy | Cancer Council
Hormone therapy uses synthetic hormones to block natural hormones that encourage cancer growth. Find out more about this treatment method here
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Hormone replacement therapy - MyDr.com.au
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now more commonly known as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), can reduce troublesome menopause symptoms.
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The issue with bioidentical hormones — Free health… | Jean Hailes
Claims that bioidentical hormones are safer and more natural than HRT/MHT are misleading and not based on scientific evidence.
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Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT) safe? - Australasian Menopause Society
Professor Rod Baber discusses the safety of menopausal hormone therapy (HRT).
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What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT)? - Australasian Menopause Society
Professor Susan Davis discusses the basics of menopausal hormone therapy (HRT). The original series is available for download at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjwoYuItHS-4jvjL6gJgM7o-vpr0PVk6
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Menopause | Jean Hailes
Healthy living, natural and complementary therapies, menopause hormone therapy, or MHT (formerly called hormone replacement therapy, or HRT) and some…
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause - Better Health Channel
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Growth Hormone Deficiency - Hormones Australia
Growth hormone deficiency is a rare condition where the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone (GH). Symptoms in adulthood vary in severity.
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The Endocrine (or Hormonal) System - Hormones Australia
The endocrine system is the body’s communication network. It is made up of specialised glands, which make and release hormones into the blood.
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Ovaries - Hormones Australia
Ovaries produce and release eggs (ova) and make the hormones estrogen, progesterone and some testosterone. These hormones regulate the menstrual cycle and protect bone health.
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Alternative Therapies - Australasian Menopause Society
The following topics concerning the alternative-therapies may be found in the AMS Information Sheets.Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes Many women experience hot flushes and night sweats around the time of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been proven to be effective in alleviating these symptoms (1). Some women however, choose to explore complementary or herbal therapies for relief of symptoms. There have been a great many trials of complementary and herbal medicin
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Responding to frequently asked questions - Australasian Menopause Society
AMS Information Sheets that will assist you in providing an explanation to your patients.
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Bioidentical custom compounded hormone therapy - Australasian Menopause Society
Many patients are attracted to the concept of using hormones that are the same as those which are produced by the ovary pre-menopause. It is important to realise that no hormone used in any preparation of pharmaceutical grade menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) or compounded “bioidentical therapy” is ‘natural’.
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone test - Australasian Menopause Society
Anti-Mullerian Hormone test alone not reliable
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Bioidentical custom compounded hormone therapy - Australasian Menopause Society
Many patients are attracted to the concept of using hormones that are the same as those which are produced by the ovary pre-menopause. It is important to realise that no hormone used in any preparation of pharmaceutical grade menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) or compounded bioidentical therapy is natural.
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Combined Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) - Australasian Menopause Society
MHT is the most effective treatment for hot flushes and night sweats. Only women with an intact uterus need the addition of a progestogen. The risks are small in most women within 10 years of their final menstrual period. Non-oral routes of administration have fewer risks than oral preparations.
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Overcoming Barriers to Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Australasian Menopause Society
Re-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies suggest that MHT started within ten years of menopause does no cardiovascular harm.
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Cortisol Production and Use by the Body
Better Health Channel (2017) describes cortisol as being a hormone produced by the two adrenal glands, into the bloodstream (Healthdirect 2016). There is one adrenal gland found on the top of each of the two kidneys (Better Health Channel 2017; Healthdirect 2016).
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Risks and Benefits of MHT/HRT - Australasian Menopause Society
Women making decisions about treatment during menopause or any other medical decisions are going to be presented with information about risk, for instance the risk of taking hormone therapy/Hormone Replacement Therapy (HT/HRT).
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Libido and the Natural Menopause Transition - Australasian Menopause Society
Libido and the Natural Menopause Transition
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