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Long-Term Impact

Meaning

Long-Term Impact refers to the lasting, sustained physiological, clinical, or psychological effects that a specific exposure, intervention, or hormonal state has on an individual’s health status, often persisting for years or decades after the initial event. In endocrinology, this concept is particularly relevant when assessing the consequences of early-life exposures, chronic hormonal imbalances, or the cumulative effects of hormone replacement therapy. Evaluating long-term impact is essential for comprehensive preventative and therapeutic planning.