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What are the different kinds of hormone treatment that are ok?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Almost all: If monitored correctly, and there is a need demonstrated for each hormone, most hormone treatments are safe. An example of misuse of hormones would be the "doping" that can occur among competitive body builders. As usual, too much of a good thing can become a bad thing.

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Answered 6/30/2012

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