Improving adherence to hormone replacement therapy with effective patient-physician communication
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Effective doctor-patient communication is important to encourage postmenopausal women to continue taking hormone replacement therapy. Many women stop taking it because of side effects or because they believe it will increase their risk of cancer.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1999
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Role of androgens in surgical menopause
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Androgens may be beneficial in women who have an early menopause because they have their ovaries and uterus removed for other reasons. Androgens are male sex hormones and they can be effective in reducing hot flashes and improving the sex drive.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1999
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Psychosexual effects of menopause: role of androgens
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Androgens in combination with estrogen can correct some of the sexual problems that occur after menopause. Androgens are male sex hormones and the brain contains receptors for androgens.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1999
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