Question 1

what  %  of men  get diabetes  on hormone  therapy  lupron (leuprolide)?

Accepted Answer

IT'S A RISK: Elevation of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and development of diabetes has been reported in people who use lupron (leuprolide).  No specific percentage, the most important thing is to have your glucose levels monitored by your doctor. If necessary then treat.

Question 2

transgender fitness. male to female. women tend to be more flexible than men. will hormone replacement therapy also increase my flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Interesting question. This is technically possible, due to effects on ligaments, BUT, the effect would likely be quite minimal. Try yoga or stretching band exercises- these will probably work better.

Question 3

why is it that hormone therapy for men i.e.  testim often states that it "can" make you prone to a heart attack? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone: Studies have shown increased risk of heart disease and prostate cancer with Testosterone treatment. Extreme caution recommended.

Question 4

is testosterone treatment for aging men comparable for hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Having been in this situation, i can tell you that balancing out hormones in men is just as important as doing so for women.  Men lose their sex drive, become Insulin resistant, lose their vitality.  I'll post a page later that describes my own personal treatment success.  I feel great at almost 52 years of age.

Question 5

what is hormone therapy for?

Accepted Answer

Hormone problems: Hormone therapy is a broad term, but applies to lowering elevated hormone levels, replenishing abnormally low levels and treating problems with the normal glands. Hormones are also sometimes used to treat other, nonhormonal disorders.

Question 6

what's the ideal dose of hormone therapy?

Accepted Answer

What's right for you: It's an individual thing. There is no standard dose. It's what works for you and has risks that you can tolerate. Talk to your doctor about what is right for you.

Question 7

how can i tell if hormone therapy is working?

Accepted Answer

Hormone working: You cannot tell unless you have some changes in your wellness.
If you have changes you must see your doctor as soon as you can.

Question 8

why is hormone therapy no longer controversial?

Accepted Answer

Still a contraversy: Always weights its risks against its benefits.  Ht is not without risks.

Question 9

can  women with von willebrands undergo hormone therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Von willebrand is not normally affected by hormonal therapy and vice versa.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: hormone therapy?

Accepted Answer

Hormone therapy: Hormone therapy would be a treatment that manipulates or alters a hormonal axis.  In the urology world, hormone therapy consists of injections or pills to suppress or block the effect of testosterone typically used for prostate cancer patients.

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What % of men get diabetes on hormone therapy lupron (leuprolide)?

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Transgender fitness. male to female. women tend to be more flexible than men. will hormone replacement therapy also increase my flexibility?

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Why is it that hormone therapy for men i.e. testim often states that it "can" make you prone to a heart attack? thanks.

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Is testosterone treatment for aging men comparable for hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women?

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What is hormone therapy for?

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What's the ideal dose of hormone therapy?

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How can i tell if hormone therapy is working?

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Why is hormone therapy no longer controversial?

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What is the definition or description of: hormone therapy?

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