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Androgen Suppression Guidelines

Male hormones (called androgens), particularly testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, determine male secondary sex characteristics and stimulate prostate cell growth. When prostate cells, both healthy and cancerous, are deprived of androgens, they no longer proliferate and eventually die.

Hormonal treatment in prostate cancer uses drugs or surgery (orchiectomy) to suppress or block male hormones (androgen), particularly testosterone and dihydrotestost...

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Expert & Community Posts

A Doctor's Advice on Fosamax and Appetite Problems

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Antioxidants and Vitamin Protection for the Skin – Is It Worth It??

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Let's be clear - sun blocks are excellent helpers when it comes to avoiding the negative outcomes... Read more »

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Studies: REGARD and BEYOND

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Multiple Sclerosis care is so rewarding because it is so multi-faceted - from the different types... Read more »

Take Vitamin B-complex, C and E for High Blood Pressure

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When you take a multivitamin and mineral supplement, your are already supplying your body with... Read more »

Human hormones for human females

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Health Guide

Endometriosis: References

ReferencesCrosignani PG, Luciano A, Ray A, Bergqvist A. Subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate versus leuprolide acetate in the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Hum Reprod.... Read more »

Breast Cancer Hormone Treatment: Tamoxifen, other SERMs, and Aromatase Inhibitors

Hormone TherapyHormone therapy works by blocking estrogen that causes cell-proliferation. It is used for adjuvant therapy and for advanced cancers in patients with hormone receptor-positive tumors.... Read more »

Causes of Obesity: Biological and Medical Causes

Biologic and Medical CausesObesity results when a person consumes more calories than energy. Several different factors may influence weight gain.About 90% of people who lose weight through dieting... Read more »

Alcoholism: Causes

CausesPeople have been drinking alcohol for about 15,000 years. Drinking steadily and consistently over time can produce dependence and cause withdrawal symptoms during periods of abstinence. This... Read more »

Multiple Sclerosis: Drug Treatment

Drug TreatmentCorticosteroidsCorticosteroids (commonly called steroids) are mainstay treatments for acute relapses patients with relapse-remitting MS. High-dose methylprednisolone given intravenously... Read more »

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