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Medical Conditions - Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy is also called endocrine therapy or hormonal withdrawal therapy. It is a form of systemic therapy where the drug is administered into the body. Hormonal therapy is used in treating cancer that uses hormones to grow, such as prostate and breast cancer. It helps to stop the growth of it. They are used in combination with other treatments of cancer, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The frequently used hormonal therapy drugs are Abiraterone, Anastrozole, and Exemestane.

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Is a hysterectomy needed for low-grade endometrial cancer?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Can I manage endometrial cancer with hormonal therapy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am really sorry you are facing this, especially with the added weight of fertility decisions, and it is completely understandable to feel pulled in two directions.

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

What causes intermittent and heavy flowing periods?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Menstrual irregularities, including heavy flow with clots, are very common in your age group, and it could be due to endometrial hyperplasia (one of the reasons).

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Dr. Nadia Khan

I have breast cancer. Is hormone therapy or chemotherapy best?

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Dr. Nitesh Goyal

Dr. Nitesh Goyal

I am a 25 year old male.My body looks feminine.Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand your anxiety. Based on the description that you have given, there could be a possibility of Klinefelter syndrome.

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Dr. G. Deepika

Can ER/PR-positive breast cancer treatment cause joint pain?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Thank you for sharing your mother's treatment history.

How will HR-positive BC hormone therapy affect me at 51?

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Dr. Sugandh Garg

Dr. Sugandh Garg

Why am I having bleeding after taking birth control pills?

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Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

How does prostate cancer affect trans women on estrogen?

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Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

Can hormonal therapy worsen my IBS?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

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