Hormonal therapy

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Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy (pronunciation: /hɔːrˈmoʊnəl ˈθɛrəpi/), also known as endocrine therapy, is a type of medical treatment that involves manipulating the levels of hormones in the body to prevent or treat certain medical conditions, particularly cancer.

Etymology

The term "hormonal therapy" is derived from the Greek word "hormon" meaning "that which sets in motion," and the English word "therapy," which comes from the Greek "therapeia" meaning "healing."

Types of Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy can be divided into two main types:

  • Hormone suppression therapy: This involves reducing the levels of certain hormones in the body to prevent them from reaching cancer cells and stimulating their growth.
  • Hormone replacement therapy: This involves increasing the levels of certain hormones in the body to alleviate symptoms caused by a deficiency of these hormones, such as those experienced during menopause.

Related Terms

  • Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
  • Endocrine system: The collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
  • Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
  • Menopause: The time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to bear children.

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