Female Care

Nolvadex is a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, an anti-estrogen receptor in breast fibrous tissue. It is indicated in the standard anti-estrogen treatment for hormone-positive breast cancer at the early stage. In addition, aromatase inhibitors are indicated to stop the production of estrogen in post-menopausal period in women. Certain breast cancer cells need estrogen to develop. Estrogen activates the estrogen receptor in these breast cancer cells. Nolvadex helps to bind them to the estrogen receptor without activating. Then estrogen is prevented from binding to its receptor. Thus breast cancer cell development is blocked.

Nolvadex is applied in the treatment of advanced estrogen receptor positive breast cancer in women in post-menopausal period as well. This medication being the most common hormone remedy helps in cases of male breast cancer. It is also confirmed to be effective for prevention of breast cancer in patients with high risk of cancer developing.

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Soy Isoflavones and Phytoestrogen supplements began growing in popularity after the side effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) began to become known. Researchers studied the Asian diet, in particular, to discover why menopause affected Asian women less than in women other countries. This led to the discovery of soy isoflavones and phytoestrogen, as the Asian diet is high in soy food products.

From these studies, science has concluded that a diet high in soy can lead to a healthier reproductive system and to fewer problems during the menopausal years. Other benefits of soy may include inhibiting plaque growth on the arteries and as an anti-oxidant that can help protect from bad cholesterol. and building bone density and strength. Continue reading »