Sentences with phrase «estrogen hormone medications»

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Yu and her research team were able to determine whether estrogen or testosterone regulated various cardiovascular risk factors by comparing two groups of men whose hormone levels were temporarily changed with combinations of medications.

Low doses of prescription medications, including antidepressants, can help relieve hot flashes in overweight women who need immediate relief, Dr. Nachtigall says, as can hormone therapy, which replaces estrogen and other hormones that decline during menopause.

Even medications can interfere with other hormones: birth control pills, estrogen replacement therapies, and beta - blockers can disrupt the thyroid function and contribute to less than optimal hormone balance.

On the other hand, pharmaceutical hormones known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) have been molecularly altered from natural human hormones so that they can be patented and sold as a synthetic substance; synthetic estrogens and progestins are what are commonly prescribed as HRT medications.

• Hormone therapy: HRT refers to the administration of estrogen or a combination of estrogen / progestin therapy.46 For women in particular, increased estrogen levels may lead to a higher gallstone risk.47 As such, if you are undergoing HRT or are taking high - dose birth control pills, talk to your doctor about your gallstone risk and ask if there are other hormone - related medications that are better fHormone therapy: HRT refers to the administration of estrogen or a combination of estrogen / progestin therapy.46 For women in particular, increased estrogen levels may lead to a higher gallstone risk.47 As such, if you are undergoing HRT or are taking high - dose birth control pills, talk to your doctor about your gallstone risk and ask if there are other hormone - related medications that are better fhormone - related medications that are better for you.

This herb can interact with medications that contain estrogen, such as menopausal hormone replacement therapy.

Women starting estrogen may find an elevation of their TSH level, and dose adjustments to their thyroid hormone medication may be necessary.

Being female Being age 40 or older Being a Native American Being a Mexican - American Being overweight or obese Being sedentary Being pregnant Eating a high - fat diet Eating a high - cholesterol diet Eating a low - fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Losing weight very quickly Taking medications that contain estrogen, such as oral contraceptives or hormone therapy drugs Having liver disease