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Could oral progesterone tablets be taken vaginally for perimenopause?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Progesterone. : Oral Progesterone would not cause harm if used vaginally, but it would make more sense to have it compounded specifically for vaginal use.

Answered 6/30/2014

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