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… these tumors make too much of certain natural substances (hormones). This medication works by blocking the production of these hormones. By decreasing watery diarrhea, octreotide helps to … makes too much of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of …
Medications
… these tumors make too much of certain natural substances (hormones). This medication works by blocking the production of these hormones. By decreasing watery diarrhea, octreotide helps to … makes too much of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication contains follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), a hormone that your body normally makes. It is used in … This medication is usually used in combination with another hormone (hCG) to cause the growth and release of mature eggs …
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… to prevent pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone made by the body. Using this medication does not … to work less well by decreasing the amount of birth control hormones in your body. This effect can result in pregnancy. … interfere with certain laboratory tests (including certain hormone levels, blood tests for clotting factors, …
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… pain and bleeding. What controls your menstrual cycle? Your hormones control your menstrual cycle. During each cycle, your brain's hypothalamus and pituitary gland send hormone signals back and forth with your ovaries . These … get the ovaries and uterus ready for a pregnancy. The hormones estrogen and progesterone play the biggest roles in …
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… if needed. Most women begin the IVF process by having daily hormone shots to grow multiple eggs. This is called … embryos are placed in the uterus. Then you have a series of hormone shots to support the first days of pregnancy. Some … can reduce this risk by closely checking your ovaries and hormone levels. If you choose IVF, talk to your doctor about …
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… testicles or pituitary gland . The pituitary gland releases hormones that stimulate the testicles to produce … testicles or pituitary gland . The pituitary gland releases hormones that stimulate the testicles to produce …
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… cause headaches. A few examples are: Medicines that contain hormones, such as birth control pills and hormone therapy for menopause. Medicines for erection … cause headaches. A few examples are: Medicines that contain hormones, such as birth control pills and hormone therapy …
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… menstrual period . When a fertilized egg does implant, a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) begins to be produced in the uterus. This is the hormone that a pregnancy test measures. It prevents the … menstrual period . When a fertilized egg does implant, a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) begins to …
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… is a condition in which a lack of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) prevents the body from producing enough … adrenal glands can usually still make normal amounts of the hormone aldosterone. Symptoms include: Fatigue and muscle … is a condition in which a lack of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) prevents the body from producing enough …