Hormone replacement therapy for women without a uterus has traditionally been estrogen-only. However, there may be meaningful benefits of progesterone treatment after hysterectomy. Both approaches have pros and cons, risks and rewards, and taking a closer look at your options is essential to developing a treatment plan that works for you.
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Hormone Treatment for Heavy Periods Can Bring Lasting Relief
by Charlotteby CharlotteFor many women, hormone treatment for heavy periods is the best startegy to have lighter and safer hormonal cycles. It’s a way to make that part of life far more regular, comfortable, and manageable.
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The Relationship Between Progesterone and Sex Drive in Women May Help You Regain Desire
by Charlotteby CharlotteMenopause and hormone imbalances related to high levels of progesterone have been shown to have a negative impact on a woman’s sex drive, but hormone therapy may help you regain control over your sexuality.
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How to Use Progesterone Cream for Irregular Periods
by Charlotteby CharlotteIf you experience irregular periods, you know the lack of predictability can be frustrating, inconvenient, and even frightening. What’s more, you may think that irregularity is simply a fact of life, particularly if you are approaching perimenopause. But menstrual irregularity isn’t inevitable. There is a potential treatment for it: progesterone cream.
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Why Progesterone Therapy Could Be the Best Treatment for Perimenopausal Bleeding Irregularities
by Charlotteby CharlotteMost women are used to experiencing hormonal fluctuations. Since puberty, our bodies become accustomed to the ebb and flow of estrogen and progesterone that guide the reproductive cycle. The changes are routine and familiar. We come to know what to expect. But perimenopause can change that, as it introduces new and foreign hormonal states.
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How Bioidentical Progesterone Benefits Women After Menopause
by Charlotteby CharlotteWith the advent of menopause, women may experience a host of symptoms that can have a profound impact on both physical and emotional well-being. To address these symptoms, a growing number of women are turning to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in order to replenish hormone levels and ease discomfort. While estrogen is often the centerpiece of these hormonal therapies, progesterone can also have a significant impact on functionality and quality of life.