Aromatase Inhibitors

Aromatase inhibitors are medications that block an enzyme called aromatase, which converts androgens (male hormones) into estrogen (a primary female hormone). These drugs are commonly used to treat hormone-sensitive breast cancer in postmenopausal women by lowering estrogen levels, which can promote cancer growth. By reducing estrogen production, aromatase inhibitors help prevent the cancer from spreading or recurring. They are typically prescribed under medical supervision and can be effective in managing certain types of breast cancer that rely on estrogen to grow.