Menopause - hormone replacement therapy
Menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flushes and night sweats can be managed with education, support, lifestyle changes and hormone therapy (HT) if required. Hormone therapy is also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT. While HT ... [... more]
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Implanon
The contraceptive implant is a thin plastic rod that is placed under the skin of the inner upper arm to stop pregnancy. The brand available in Australia is called Implanon. It constantly releases small amounts of a hormone called progestogen into ... [... more]
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HortNews - Zespri Warning On Use Of Hormone
Kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is warning growers to stay away from a growth hormone or risk having their kiwifruit barred from export. TAURANGA 2/11/2001 - Kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is warning growers to stay away from a ... [... more]
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Iodine explained
Iodine is found in dairy products, seafood, kelp, eggs, some vegetables and iodised salt. It is important for hormone development. A lack of dietary iodine can cause an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) or other iodine deficiency disorders. Iodine ... [... more]
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Breast cancer and oestrogen
Oestrogen affects some breast cancers. These cancers are called receptor positive cancers. Medications such as tamoxifen can block the action of oestrogen and prevent it stimulating breast cancer cells. Menstruating women who have hormone ... [... more]
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Thyroid disorders - hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland secretes hormones to regulate metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to make enough hormones. The treatment is lifelong hormone replacement ... [... more]
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Growth hormone - Better Health Channel.
Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland of the brain. Growth hormones determine height, bone length and muscle growth. Synthetic growth hormone will not help build muscle size and strength. Children who are experiencing stunted or ... [... more]
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Contraceptive injection
The contraceptive injection is a very reliable way to prevent pregnancy. It is an injection of the hormone progestogen, which a woman is given every three months. The brands available in Australia are Depo-Provera and Depo-Ralovera. The ... [... more]
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Hormonal contraception
These methods include the Pill, the mini-Pill, and implants such as Implanon which provide slow-release of the hormone into the body over a sustained period of time. Before choosing a hormonal contraceptive, talk to your doctor if you: Have ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer - hormone therapy
Hormone therapy aims to manage prostate cancer by reducing the levels of male hormones. Options include injected and oral medications, or removal of those parts of the testicles that produce testosterone. Hormone therapy may produce undesirable ... [... more]
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Ten steps to reduce breast cancer risk
While the cause of breast cancer is unknown, factors such as body weight, physical activity alcohol and hormone replacement therapy have been proven to influence risk. [... more]
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Contraceptive implants: Implanon
Just four cm long and two mm wide (match stick size), it is inserted by a doctor trained in the procedure, under the skin just above the inside of your elbow. Implanon contains a hormone, like progesterone, which prevents pregnancy by stopping ... [... more]
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