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arpie
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7 years ago

A side effect Chart for most of the Hormone/AI tablets ... on one page

I found this chart a while back, when researching Hormone Therapy/AI side effects - and thought this a good one with most of the oestrogen blocking meds on the one page, in groups, & showing 'most' of...
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melclarity
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4 years ago
I honestly used to think it eradicated my oestrogen, dont know about anyone else? Apparently your oestrogen doesnt actually reduce or stop. Its an oestrogen blocker. It attaches to hormone receptors (specific proteins) in breast cancer cells. Once the medication is inside the cells, it stops the cancer from accessing the hormones they need to multiply and grow. 

I wouldnt have known?
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