Lume Minute: What Are The Health Canada Approved Indications for Hormone Therapy?
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Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:
What are the Health Canada approved indications for hormone therapy?
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The approved indications for hormone therapy in Canada are limited to three main areas
- Off-label prescribing allows for hormone therapy use beyond approved indications
- Yellow light indications where hormone therapy may be beneficial
- The timing of hormone therapy initiation is crucial for maximizing benefits
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