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Hormone Replacement Safety

Meaning

The clinical assessment and management of the potential risks and adverse effects associated with the therapeutic administration of exogenous hormones to correct an endocrine deficiency or imbalance. This involves careful patient selection, risk stratification, monitoring of biochemical markers, and selection of appropriate hormone type, dose, and route of administration to minimize the likelihood of complications such as cardiovascular events, venous thromboembolism, or certain malignancies. It is a core tenet of responsible endocrinology practice.