Question 1

is it fine for a woman in menopause to take progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Natural Progesterone is safe and beneficial. It helps with menopausal symptoms and hormone balance. Recent studies support the theory that Progesterone is good for cognitive (brain) function.

Question 2

should a 54 year old menopausal woman with no risk factors take estrogen/progesterone and for how long? what are the risks/ benefits as now understood

Accepted Answer

Treat symptoms only: There is a small increase 4-6/10, 000 in risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and blood clots associated with hrt(hormone replacement therapy). On the other side, HRT protects against fractures of hip and spine and alzheimer's disease.The benefit is 4-6/10, 000. There's a strong protection against cataracts, tooth loss, and vaginal dryness. I tell my patients to do what they feel they need to do.

Question 3

estrogen, progesterone or both are recommended for menopausal women who suffer from dryness and luck of libido?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: Yes generally speaking if you still have your uterus, you must have estrogen and Progesterone if treating symptoms of menopause.  Only individuals with a hysterectomy can take unopposed estrogen therapy.

Question 4

50-year-old menopausal woman-went on bio identical testosterone/progesterone-gained 25 lbs since oct. dispite diet/exercise- is progesterone cause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Large amounts of unregulated (bio identical) testosterone can cause an increase in muscle mass as well as masculinizing effects such as excessive hair growth.

Question 5

what is the normal estrogen level range for a post menopausal woman using estradiol and progesterone. my blood test reading is 73.60 pg/ml.

Accepted Answer

Well : Each lab has slightly different normal range. On your blood work lab slip the normal range is printed for pre-and post menopausal women

Question 6

can you take prometrium (progesterone 200 mg) during the ovulation phase only for periods safely until you reach menopause the same way that some women take birth control pills until reaching menopause?

Accepted Answer

: Prometrium or any progesterone analog is a statistically successful contraceptive, and Nexplanon implants or the "minipill" (containing NO estrogen) may be a good compromise for birth control w/o using oral BCP's.  The pregnancy rate is only slightly less than oral contraceptive pills with estrogen/progesterone components.

Question 7

i am 30 years old and im not going thru menopause, can i use a progesterone cream ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if you have irregular or anovulatory cycles.  A quality Progesterone appropriately used may be of benefit.

Question 8

what is the best progesterone medicine right now?  what is ur feelings on all natural herbs and oils for menopause?

Accepted Answer

Natural progesterone: But there are many ways to have it administered if you are taking estrogen and have an intact uterus.

Question 9

are progesterone creams good menopause treatments?

Accepted Answer

Not very good: In natural or surgical menopause (removal of both ovaries) the problem is lack of estrogen. Giving estrogen to women who have not had their uterus removed (hysterectomy) increases the risk of uterine cancer, so we give Progesterone or synthetic progestins to protect the uterus. Progesterone as skin cream is not enough to protect the uterus, but can reduce hot flashes and does not prevent bone loss.

Question 10

want to start taking maca for menopause symptoms can i use  it with progesterone cream.    ?

Accepted Answer

Maca & Menopause: Maca is a natural plant protein that can help increase testosterone levels naturally.  It helps women with energy and muscle building which we can lose in menopause.  It is not great for estrogen/progesterone related symptoms of hot flashes, mood swings or dryness.  You can use Progesterone simaltaneously as long as you are a good candidate for hormone replacement.

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Is it fine for a woman in menopause to take progesterone?

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Should a 54 year old menopausal woman with no risk factors take estrogen/progesterone and for how long? what are the risks/ benefits as now understood

A member asked:

Estrogen, progesterone or both are recommended for menopausal women who suffer from dryness and luck of libido?

A member asked:

50-year-old menopausal woman-went on bio identical testosterone/progesterone-gained 25 lbs since oct. dispite diet/exercise- is progesterone cause?

A member asked:

What is the normal estrogen level range for a post menopausal woman using estradiol and progesterone. my blood test reading is 73.60 pg/ml.

A member asked:

Can you take prometrium (progesterone 200 mg) during the ovulation phase only for periods safely until you reach menopause the same way that some women take birth control pills until reaching menopause?

A member asked:

I am 30 years old and im not going thru menopause, can i use a progesterone cream ?

A member asked:

What is the best progesterone medicine right now? what is ur feelings on all natural herbs and oils for menopause?

A member asked:

Are progesterone creams good menopause treatments?

A member asked:

Want to start taking maca for menopause symptoms can i use it with progesterone cream. ?

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