Continuous combined hormone therapy
Medical term · C
Estrogen and progestogen taken daily by women whose estrogen levels are low, usually due to menopause or a hysterectomy.
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HysterectomyAn operation to remove the cervix and womb, carried out through a cut on the abdomen (abdominal hysterectomy) or the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy). The ovaries can be removed at…
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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…