Glossary Terms
Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen is a hormone medicine used to prevent or treat breast cancer. It protects breast cells from the hormone estrogen. However, tamoxifen also acts like a weak estrogen in the vagina and uterus. Tamoxifen does not interfere with women's desire for sex and may actually add some vaginal lubrication for women who are in menopause.
Taxanes
Taxanes are a group of chemotherapy drugs that includes paclitaxel (Taxol) and docetaxel (Taxotere). These drugs are used to prevent the growth of cancer cells
Testicles
Testicles are the twin organs in a man's scrotal sac. Each testicle contains areas producing sperm and special cells, which make testosterone, a hormone.
Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone made in men's testicles and in women's ovaries and adrenal glands. Testosterone is released into the bloodstream where it travels to many parts of the body. It helps men and women feel desire for sex. A woman's body naturally produces less testosterone than a man's body.
Thyroid
The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck. The thyroid produces hormones to regulate metabolism and calcium balance in the body.
