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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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The issue with bioidentical hormones — Free health… | Jean Hailes
Bioidentical hormones are based on extracts such as yam and soybean, hence their 'natural' appeal.
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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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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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Obesity and hormones - Better Health Channel
The hormones leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens and growth hormone are factors in obesity.
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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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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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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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Growth Hormone Deficiency Childhood | Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority - ASADA
Growth Hormone deficiency refers to a disorder of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland in which Growth Hormone production is impaired. Treatment of Growth Hormone deficiency is by supplementation with Growth Hormone, which is prohibited at all times in sport.What information is required for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) application?ASDMAC will not consider granting a TUE
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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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Adrenal Insufficiency | Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority - ASADA
Adrenal Insufficiency refers to a disorder of the adrenal glands in which steroid hormone (usually cortisol) production is impaired. Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency generally requires the use of medication.Status of medication in sportGlucocorticoids are the mainstay of treatment and are prohibited in-competition.Fludrocortisone can be used in some cases of Adrenal
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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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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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Oestrogen Only Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Australasian Menopause Society
Women generally undergo menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years.Around the time of menopause, women may experience symptoms such as hotflushes, sweats, anxiety, dry vagina, loss of libido, irritability, headaches, poormemory, poor concentration, dizzy spells, and muscle/joint pains. Many of thesesymptoms will respond to oestrogen therapy.
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Tibolone for Post-Menopausal Women - Australasian Menopause Society
Tibolone is a type of hormone therapy/hormone replacement therapy (HT/HRT) designed to relieve menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) in post-menopausal women.
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Choosing non-oral, long-acting reversible contraception | Issue 5 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
IUDs, contraceptive implants and hormone injections what is available in Australia and how effective are they?
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NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms - Australasian Menopause Society
Many women request non-hormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms. This information sheet addresses the evidence concerning safety and efficacy of currently available non-hormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms
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