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When adding estrogen to prometrium (micronized progesterone) for perimenopausal relief how is amt. determined?

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Starting dose: Most people will use 1-2 mg which are the lowest doses for effectiveness, sometime we go higher if symptoms are persistant.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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