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= Aromatase = | = Aromatase = | ||
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== Function == | == Function == | ||
== Aromatase Inhibitors == | == Aromatase Inhibitors == | ||
Inhibitors of Aromatase stop the estrogen production in post-menopausal women. This action is done by blocking the Aromatase enzyme by turning the hormone, androgen, into small amounts of estrogen. | |||
There are three Aromatase Inhibitors that are often used in the treatment of breast cancer: | |||
*Arimidex (Anastrozole) | |||
*Aromasin (Exemestane) | |||
*Femara (Letrozole) | |||
Aromatase Inhibitors are unable to stop ovaries from producing estrogen, therefore, these inhibitors only work in post-menopausal women. | |||
== Disorders == | == Disorders == | ||
