Combined hormone therapy
Medical term · C
Estrogen combined with progestogen, prescribed to augment a woman’s depleted hormones during menopause.
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ProgestogenA synthetic hormone, similar to progesterone. It thickens the mucus around the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to get into the womb or for a fertilized egg to implant in the…
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MenopauseThe time when a woman’s periods stop, usually around 50 years of age. See also menstrual cycle.
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EstrogenA female sex hormone produced by the ovaries as part of the menstrual cycle. It encourages an egg to mature and prepares the womb for a pregnancy. Levels vary during the menstrual…
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HormonesNaturally occurring substances made in the body which control the activity of normal cells. They include: follicle stimulating hormone, gonadotrophins, human chorionic…