Hormone therapy

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Hormone Therapy[edit | edit source]

Hormone therapy, often interchangeably referred to as hormonal therapy, encompasses medical treatments that utilize hormones. It also includes treatments that deploy hormone antagonists to achieve therapeutic outcomes.

Cancer[edit | edit source]

Hormonal manipulation plays a pivotal role in the treatment of certain types of cancer:

Aging[edit | edit source]

Age-induced hormonal deficiencies can be managed by:

  • Hormone replacement therapy associated with menopause to alleviate associated symptoms.
  • Testosterone supplementation in males, to address diminished levels attributed to ailments or aging processes.

Sex Reassignment[edit | edit source]

In the domain of sex reassignment therapy, hormone therapy is instrumental in transitioning:

Intersex Conditions[edit | edit source]

Certain intersex conditions employ hormone therapies for management and mitigation:

Hormonal Deficiency[edit | edit source]

Various conditions stemming from hormonal deficits can be addressed through replacement therapies:

Psychological Treatment[edit | edit source]

In some jurisdictions, hormone therapy is employed as a mode of psychological intervention:

See Also[edit | edit source]

Hormone therapy Resources




Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD