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Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT): An Overview
Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT) is a treatment approach used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage
symptoms of menopause. Unlike traditional HRT, which focuses on providing
exogenous estrogen and progestin, PCT involves the
use of medications that stimulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis (HPOA) to restore
natural hormone production.
What is PCT?
PCT stands for Post-Cycle Therapy. It is designed to help women maintain their hormone levels naturally after discontinuing estrogen or progestin therapy.
The goal of PCT is to prevent the rapid decline in estrogen levels that can occur after stopping HRT, which may lead to symptoms associated
with menopause.
Benefits of PCT
Some benefits of PCT include:
Maintaining hormonal balance
Reduction of menopausal symptoms
Improved quality of life
Reduced risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases
How Does PCT Work?
PCT works by administering medications that mimic the effects of gonadotropins, which are hormones
released by the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovaries.
These medications help the body resume its natural production of estrogen and
progestin after the cycle stops due to HRT.
When is PCT Used?
PCT is typically used after women stop taking estrogen or progestin therapy.
It is often recommended for women who experience bothersome menopausal symptoms
and are considering alternatives to traditional
HRT.
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