selective estrogen receptor modulators

Adjunctive Treatment with Medroxyprogesterone in Women with Acute Mania

Women with bipolar disorder often experience fluctuating mood symptoms across the menstrual cycle, typically reporting an exacerbation of symptoms during the premenstrual phase of the cycle (Rasgon et al, 2003, 2005).  Other studies have indicated [...]

By |2015-07-07T14:55:02-04:00June 24th, 2015|Bipolar Disorder, General, Hormone Therapy, Treatment|Comments Off on Adjunctive Treatment with Medroxyprogesterone in Women with Acute Mania

Hormonal Treatments for Breast Cancer: Do They Cause Depression?

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are the preferred hormonal therapy for postmenopausal women with estrogen sensitive breast cancer.  While the selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), such as tamoxifen and raloxifene, are used in premenopausal women with estrogen sensitive breast cancer, the aromatase inhibitors (e.g., anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane) have been shown to be more effective and safer than the SERMs in postmenopausal women. 

By |2015-08-06T11:57:42-04:00April 9th, 2013|Breast Cancer, Depressive Disorders, Hormone Therapy, Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off on Hormonal Treatments for Breast Cancer: Do They Cause Depression?
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