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… Hormone Treatment for Breast Cancer On this page: Overview … Overview Some breast cancers need the hormones estrogen or progesterone to grow. These cancer cells have "receptors" on their surface that let hormones in. One type is called estrogen-receptor-positive …
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… Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Test Overview An adrenocorticotropic hormone test measures the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the blood to check for problems with the …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Pill On this page: Overview Overview … "the pill." Combination pills release a regular dose of two hormones, estrogen and progestin. They prevent pregnancy in … it harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. The hormones also can stop the ovaries from releasing an egg …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview Overview The ring … the vaginal ring. The ring releases a regular dose of the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent pregnancy in three ways. They thicken the …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview Overview The … not on a breast). The patch releases a regular dose of the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent pregnancy in three ways. They thicken the …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview … or rear end (buttocks). The shot gives you a dose of the hormone progestin. The shot is often called by its brand … a year after you stop getting the shot. This is because the hormones the shot provided have to leave your system, and …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview … on the inside of your arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Progestin prevents … on the inside of your arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Progestin prevents …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say … talk to your doctor about them. Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Use hormone therapy. Don't use hormone therapy. Take …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Mini-Pill On this page: Overview Overview … used to prevent pregnancy. They release a regular dose of a hormone called progestin. They are different from regular … birth control pills. Those contain progestin and another hormone called estrogen. Progestin prevents pregnancy in a …
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… Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Decision Point You may want to have a … can talk to your doctor about them. Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Use hormone therapy (HT). Don't use HT. Try other treatment to …
