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Hormonal Therapy Ethics

Meaning

Hormonal Therapy Ethics is the specialized branch of medical ethics that governs the moral principles and standards of conduct surrounding the prescription, monitoring, and use of hormone replacement or modulation therapies. This field critically examines issues such as informed consent for complex, long-term treatments, the responsible use of hormones for longevity or performance enhancement, and the ethical management of potential side effects. The clinical translator must navigate the tension between patient autonomy, beneficence—doing good—and non-maleficence—avoiding harm—to ensure a morally sound clinical practice. This ethical lens ensures patient well-being remains the central priority.