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Long Term Safety Assessment

Meaning

Long Term Safety Assessment refers to the rigorous and extended monitoring and evaluation of a therapeutic intervention, such as a hormone regimen or a pharmaceutical compound, to identify and quantify any adverse effects that may only manifest after prolonged use. This essential clinical practice moves beyond acute side effects to consider chronic risks related to cardiovascular health, oncogenesis, and bone density. In hormonal health, this continuous assessment is vital for ensuring that the benefits of treatment consistently outweigh any potential cumulative risks over many years. It is a mandatory component of ethical and responsible patient care.