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The Clinical Utility of Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: A Review of Safety, Effectiveness, and Use

A review by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined the safety, effectiveness, and clinical utility of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy (cBHT) as an alternative to FDA-approved hormone therapies. The report highlights concerns about the widespread use of cBHT despite insufficient evidence supporting its safety and efficacy. It

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Safety of hormone replacement therapy in women with a history of cervical adenocarcinoma

This retrospective cohort study assessed the impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on survival outcomes in women under 50 treated for stage IB-IIB cervical adenocarcinoma. The study analyzed 58 patients divided into three groups: ovaries conserved (OVCON), iatrogenic menopause with HRT (IM-HRT), and iatrogenic menopause without HRT (IM-NOHRT). Five-year disease-specific

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Long-term hormone therapy for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

This Cochrane review analyzed data from 22 studies involving 43,637 perimenopausal and postmenopausal women to assess the long-term effects of hormone therapy (HT). Findings indicate that combined continuous HT increases the risk of coronary events, venous thromboembolism, stroke, breast cancer, gallbladder disease, and lung cancer mortality. Estrogen-only HT was associated

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Low libido in postmenopausal women

This article examines the issue of low libido in postmenopausal women, highlighting hormonal changes such as a decline in estrogen and testosterone levels as major contributors. It discusses how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and lifestyle modifications can improve libido in affected women, offering a potential treatment strategy for enhancing sexual

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Low-dose hormone replacement therapy: effects on bone

This study examines the effects of low-dose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on bone health in postmenopausal women. It found that low-dose HRT effectively alleviates climacteric symptoms while minimizing side effects like unscheduled bleeding. Additionally, when combined with calcium supplementation, it helps prevent bone loss, reducing the risk of osteoporosis in

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Quality of life and the role of menopausal hormone therapy

This review article discusses the impact of menopausal hormone therapy (HRT) on improving the quality of life in symptomatic menopausal women. It highlights the benefits of HRT in alleviating symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood disturbances, emphasizing that the therapy significantly improves overall well-being. The review also

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Controversial issues in climacteric medicine II. Hormone replacement therapy and cancer. International Menopause Society Expert Workshop. 9-12 June 2001, Opera del Duomo, Pisa, Italy

The article titled “Controversial issues in climacteric medicine II. Hormone replacement therapy and cancer. International Menopause Society Expert Workshop. 9-12 June 2001, Opera del Duomo, Pisa, Italy” (PMID: 11588941) discusses the relationship between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and cancer, based on expert discussions from the International Menopause Society. However, the

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[Sexual dysfunction in the menopause. Incidence, pharmacological treatment and side effects]

This review discusses the impact of menopause on sexual dysfunction and the role of pharmacological treatments such as estrogen, testosterone, and sildenafil. It finds hormone therapies, including estrogen/testosterone, effective in improving sexual function, with local estrogen helping vaginal dryness. Sildenafil aids women with arousal issues. However, testosterone’s long-term effects remain

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[The Role of Testosterone in The Improvement of Sexual Desire in Postmenopausal Women: An Evidence-Based Clinical Review]

This clinical review evaluates the effectiveness of testosterone therapy in improving sexual desire among postmenopausal women. It summarizes 11 studies, highlighting testosterone’s benefits in increasing libido with minimal adverse effects. It suggests the therapy could be a valuable option in treating sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women, especially when other treatments

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