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Steroid Cessation

Meaning

Steroid Cessation refers to the deliberate and managed discontinuation of exogenous steroid hormones, which may include glucocorticoids, anabolic steroids, or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This process requires careful clinical oversight because the sudden withdrawal of external hormonal input can lead to a period of physiological distress and symptomatic rebound as the body’s suppressed endogenous endocrine axes attempt to reactivate. The goal of cessation protocols is to minimize the severity of withdrawal symptoms and facilitate a smooth, safe transition back to self-regulated hormonal function. It is a critical phase in therapeutic management.