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… Condition Basics What is hyperparathyroidism? Hyperparathyroidism means that … too active, they make too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone helps control how much …
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… Learning Center Learn about hormones Normal hormone levels are important … Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test Ketone Test Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test Oral Glucose … Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test Ketone Test Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test Oral Glucose …
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… them. Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … Get the facts Your options Use hormone therapy. Don't use hormone therapy. Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory …
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… Condition Basics What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means … and over-the counter medicines and natural health products you take. Talk with your … Whether kidney disease happened suddenly (acute) or has been happening over a long time …
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… Condition Basics What is end-stage renal disease? End-stage renal disease means that your kidneys may no longer … choice that's best for you. End-stage renal disease affects your whole body. It can cause …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … about them. Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision. Your decision …
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… Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … of alcohol. Not getting enough calcium and vitamin D . Using steroid medicines for 6 … "brittle bones." I already take calcium and vitamin D and have already decided that I will …
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… Overview The thyroid gland uses iodine from food to make two thyroid hormones : triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). It also stores these thyroid hormones and releases them as they are …
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… Overview Some breast cancers need the hormones estrogen or progesterone to grow. … have "receptors" on their surface that let hormones in. One type is called … (PR+) breast cancer. Hormone treatment keeps these cancers from …
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… needs androgens to grow. The main androgen is testosterone. Reducing the level of testosterone can slow the growth of prostate … The testicles make most of the body's testosterone. Hormone therapy can be done in …
