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Hormone Replacement Therapy – Patient Discussions

Med Ed 101

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the utilization of hormones (i.e. estrogen) to replace the natural decline in hormones when menopause happens. This is always a tough question and there will be patients […]. This is always a tough question and there will be patients […].

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Utrogestan accepted as HRT in Scotland

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Utrogestan, the only adjunctive micronised progesterone available as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for use alongside any oestrogen-only HRT for women with an intact uterus. Researchers have considered it to be associated with fewer risks compared to synthetic hormones.

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Utrogestan approved as HRT in Scotland

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved Utrogestan, the only adjunctive micronised progesterone available as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for use alongside any oestrogen-only HRT for women with an intact uterus. Researchers have considered it to be associated with fewer risks compared to synthetic hormones.

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Some progestogen medicines associated with increased risk of meningioma, say researchers

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

No excess risk of meningioma requiring surgery was found for progesterone, dydrogesterone or the widely used hormonal intrauterine systems, regardless of the dose of levonorgestrel they contained, the researchers said. Two oral pills, medrogestone and promegestone, were also associated with a 4.1-

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How To Get Accurate Lab Tests When Taking Thyroid Medications

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Thyroid hormones are “Goldilocks” hormones: the dose has to be “just right” for us to feel optimal. It may be prudent to run these tests sooner and more often if a patient is experiencing symptoms of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or both. Doses that are too high or too low can result in symptoms.

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What to take for period cramps

The Checkup by Singlecare

Women with more severe menstrual cramps usually have higher levels of hormones called prostaglandins, which are responsible for causing uterine cramping during your period. Anyone considering supplements should discuss their plans with their primary care provider to make sure they are safe.

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Lasers for Thyroid Tissue Regeneration

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Here’s an excerpt from my book, Hashimoto’s Protocol : Most physicians and endocrinologists will say that in Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism is irreversible and ends with complete thyroid cell damage, leading to a lifelong requirement of thyroid hormone medications. However, this isn’t always true!

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