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SERM Protocols

Meaning

SERM Protocols refer to the clinical application and structured dosing regimens of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators, a class of compounds that act as either agonists or antagonists depending on the specific estrogen receptor-containing tissue. These protocols are designed to leverage the tissue-selective action of SERMs to achieve therapeutic goals, such as increasing bone density, treating breast cancer, or managing certain aspects of male hormonal health. The strategic use of SERMs requires careful patient selection and continuous monitoring to maximize the desired effects in target tissues while mitigating potential side effects in others. They are foundational to modern endocrine pharmacology.