Individualization of Custom Compounded Hormone Therapy in a Patient with Chemotherapy Induced Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Impaired Liver Function – Case Report
Abstract:SUMMARY
Although the use of commercially manufactured hormone therapy (HT) to treat menopausal symptoms has declined during the past 12 years, the use of custom compounded HT seems to have increased. A 39-year-old woman with refractory anemia sustained premature ovarian insufficiency following allogeneic stem cell transplantation. After systemic biologic treatment (azacitidine) and corticosteroid therapy, besides extreme climacteric symptoms (Green Climacteric Scale, 59) and impaired quality of life… Show more
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