Beschreibung
InhaltsangabeControversies in HRT Use Chapter I will contain a concise discussion of the controversies in hormone replacement stemming from the overuse and promotion in the 1960's to the avoidance after 2003 studies were released. The controversial negative studies released after 2002 will be re-examined. Physiology of Sex HormonesSex hormone effects are not limited to hot flushes but affect every organ system in the body. An understanding of the physiology of sex hormones will help practitioners make more informed choices about hormones in individual women. Age and Hormones (Matching age with appropriate therapy)EstrogensTypes, routes of administration, dosing and safety Progestins Types, routes of administration, dosing and safety TestosteroneTypes, routes of administration, dosing and safety Herbal preparationsRegimensTypes of regimens include single hormone or combined hormones and cyclic vs. continuous use. Individualizing TherapyMonitoring response to treatment by observing clinical symptoms and interpreting blood tests.
Produktsicherheitsverordnung
Hersteller:
Humana Press in Springer Science + Business Media
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Inhalt
Controversies in HRT Use Chapter I will contain a concise discussion of the controversies in hormone replacement stemming from the overuse and promotion in the 1960¿s to the avoidance after 2003 studies were released. The controversial negative studies released after 2002 will be re-examined. Physiology of Sex Hormones Sex hormone effects are not limited to hot flushes but affect every organ system in the body. An understanding of the physiology of sex hormones will help practitioners make more informed choices about hormones in individual women. Age and Hormones (Matching age with appropriate therapy) Estrogens Types, routes of administration, dosing and safety Progestins Types, routes of administration, dosing and safety Testosterone Types, routes of administration, dosing and safety Herbal preparations Regimens Types of regimens include single hormone or combined hormones and cyclic vs. continuous use. Individualizing Therapy Monitoring response to treatment by observing clinical symptoms and interpreting blood tests.
