(Perhaps because it's the transition point between the last summer and first fall months?) 1  For every fog in August there will be a snowfall. 2  If the first week in August is unusually warm, the coming winter will be snowy and long. 3  If a cold August follows a hot July, it foretells a winter hard and dry.
Estrogen blockers are used in breast cancer treatments. Estrogen blockers can cause a number of side effects, including hot flashes, sweating, and dizziness.
Hormone inhibitors and blocker options may depend on a personâs stage of life. 1  Hormone inhibitors are only used in postmenopausal women. 2  Hormonal therapy may also be called anti-hormone treatment.3  Think of it as the opposite of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Aromatase inhibitor: This type of drug prevents the body from making a form of estrogen (estradiol). 2  Examples are anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole. 3  Common side effects include hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, and painful bones or joints.