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… along with another drug (estrogen) during combination hormone replacement therapy. Treatment can rarely cause … on the length of treatment and other factors. Combination hormone therapy should be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose so …
Medications
… is more than 7 days late. You may need to take a pregnancy test. After using this medication, you should use a … is more than 7 days late. You may need to take a pregnancy test. After using this medication, you should use a …
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… options Medical options for gender affirmation include: Hormone therapy. This is medicine to help increase or decrease sex characteristics. For example: You may take testosterone to develop more masculine physical traits. … a medicine that blocks testosterone (anti-androgen) or a hormone called progestin. Puberty blockers. These are …
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… How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do regular blood tests to check on how you're doing. The tests help your … urea nitrogen (BUN) , potassium, and calcium. Your parathyroid hormone (PTH) level. Your red blood cells, to see if you …
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… Talk to your other health professionals. Many medical tests and procedures won't affect your pacemaker. But some … know that you have a pacemaker before you have any test, procedure, or surgery. Have your dentist talk to your … safe for an MRI. If you have another type of pacemaker, the test might be done safely in certain cases, but you will …
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… reason for your hair loss is not clear, your doctor may do tests to check for a disease that could be causing your hair … a specific condition, such as an overactive or underactive thyroid gland hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism). How is alopecia areata …
Medications
… reproductive technologies (ART). This medication is a hormone which works by helping the growth and release of … ask your doctor or pharmacist. You must have a pregnancy test before starting treatment with this medication. You … others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as ultrasound, blood hormone levels for estradiol) should be done while you are …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care CPAP and Other Devices … the muscles that keep the airways open. Disorders of the hormone (endocrine) system. Disorders that may increase your risk include hypothyroidism and acromegaly . Prevention You can help prevent …
