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toremifene citrate for  gynecomastia?

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Yes: Toremifene citrate is a selective estrogen receptor modulator.  Serm's  are a class of compounds that act on the estrogen receptor.  They are potentially useful for gynecomastia improvement.

Question 2

what is toremifene citrate for?

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Breast cancer: It is a breast cancer treatment for breast cancer that is hormone receptor (estrogen- or progesterone-receptor) positive.  Basically a hormone blocker.

Question 3

are there any dangerous side effects from toremifene?

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Yes: The following site provides an extensive list of side effects for toremifene, some mild-moderate, others more serious, such as blood clots (thromboemboli) in legs/lungs, increased risk of endometrial cancer, damage to fetus, etc. http://upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/cancer-chemo/pages/toremifene-citrate.aspx.

Question 4

should fareston (toremifene) be administered to premenopausal woman (who wants to have a baby) with cystial mastopathy?

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See below: The medication may cause problems in the fetus, while you are on the medication. If this is the recommended medication, then pregnancy should be avoided through use of birth control. If you become pregnant, you need to tell your doctor asap.

Question 5

toremifene citrate good for gynecomastia?

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Deteine: You should get a work up if over 21 yo. If younger, them wait and it will like go away. If older surgery may be the only solution if no other medical explanation is found.

Question 6

how can i stop my allergies?

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Avoid and treat: You can often lessen symptoms with avoidance and medications. To certain allergens you can greatly lessen sensitivity with specific allergen immunotherapy. You can lessen all ige mediated reactions with Omalizumab (xolair). As allergists we usually recommend various combinations of these depending on severity and duration of symptoms as well as comorbidities (other medical problems).

Question 7

why do you develop an allergy?

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Genetics: Simple answer: most who develop allergy it is because of genetics and environmental exposure to allergens. In reality it is much more complex than this.

Question 8

should i worry about allergies?

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If too many symptoms: Hay fever (allergies) is usually due to pollens that are in the air. Some people are allergic to molds and other substances. One can wear a mask when working outdoors or when hiking. Avoid playing outdoors when the pollen or smog levels are high. Medicines such as Claritin otc, zyrtec otc, or prescription eye drops and nasal steroid sprays are helpful. Allergy shots are another option.

Question 9

ragweed allergies, how to deal?

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Meds, Avoidance: Ragweed allergy presents with congestion, running, itching (eyes and nose), and post-nasal drip (season from August to first frost). See an Allergist in order to confirm suspicion. Intranasal steroid sprays and non-sedating antihistamines can be helpful as well as avoidance measures (keeping car and house windows close, avoid high pollen counts). Also allergy shots or new sublingual tablets.

Question 10

how can i discover my allergies?

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Testing: By skin or serum testing which is consistent with your clinical history.

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