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Hormone Replacement after Breast Cancer: What's New?
Clinical Practice12 min read

Hormone Replacement after Breast Cancer: What's New?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause in women with a history of breast cancer continues to be one of the most complex and discussed topics in gynecological endocrinology. New evidence and guidelines now allow for a more personalized and balanced assessment.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

hormone therapybreast cancermenopauseclinical protocolsoncology
Insomnia in Menopause: Understanding the Causes, Consequences and How to Treat
Clinical Practice10 min read

Insomnia in Menopause: Understanding the Causes, Consequences and How to Treat

The menopausal transition is one of the most challenging phases in a woman's life, marked by profound hormonal changes that directly affect quality of life. Among the various symptoms, insomnia in menopause stands out as one of the most frequent and debilitating complaints.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

menopauseinsomniahormone therapysleep disorderswomen's health
PMS and Premature Menopause: Study Reveals Association with Women's Health Risks
Clinical Practice8 min read

PMS and Premature Menopause: Study Reveals Association with Women's Health Risks

A new study published in JAMA Network Open highlights that women who suffer from premenstrual disorders (PMDs) have a higher risk of developing premature menopause, with important consequences for cardiovascular, bone, and neurological health.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

PMSpremature menopausewomen's healthhormonescardiovascularosteoporosis
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Thromboembolic Risk: Review of Current Evidence
Clinical Practice10 min read

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Thromboembolic Risk: Review of Current Evidence

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is widely used for relief of menopausal symptoms, but its impact on thromboembolic risk has been a constant concern. We review the latest evidence on this relationship.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

hormone therapythromboembolismmenopausecardiovascular riskthrombophiliaestrogen
Does Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Prevent Dementia?
Clinical Practice12 min read

Does Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Prevent Dementia?

The relationship between hormone therapy (HT) and dementia has been extensively investigated over the years, raising questions and new hypotheses with each published study. We review the latest evidence.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

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Randomized Clinical Trial with Testosterone Pellets
Clinical Practice8 min read

Randomized Clinical Trial with Testosterone Pellets

Currently, there is much discussion about the safety and efficacy of hormonal implants. We review a scientific study that investigates the efficacy and safety of three testosterone replacement routes.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

testosteronehormonal implantshypogonadismclinical trialhormone replacementpelletsendocrinology
Blue November and the Role of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men's Health
Clinical Practice6 min read

Blue November and the Role of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men's Health

During Blue November, we explore recent evidence on the safety of Testosterone Replacement Therapy and its relationship with prostate cancer.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

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Challenges in Diagnosing Testosterone Deficiency in Women and Treatment Options
Clinical Practice7 min read

Challenges in Diagnosing Testosterone Deficiency in Women and Treatment Options

A comprehensive overview of the challenges and considerations in managing testosterone deficiency in women, providing an informed foundation for clinical practice.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

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Debunking Menopause Myths: New Treatment Opportunities Benefit Women
Clinical Practice6 min read

Debunking Menopause Myths: New Treatment Opportunities Benefit Women

Recent study with 10 million women reveals new data on HRT safety after age 65, debunking old myths about hormone therapy.

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Dr. Francisco Tostes

Scientific Director, SottoPelle Brasil

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