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Menopause (Expert Forum)
Estrogen in HRT
Answered by
Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
Questions in the Menopause forum are answered by Dr. Machelle Seibel. Topics covered include menopause issues, depression, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, joint or muscle problems, memory problems, mood swings, osteoporosis, sexual problems, skin changes, sleeping problems, vaginal problems, and weight problems.
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Sep 13, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 13, 2006 12:00AM
There are many ways to give estrogen and progesterone. The one thing that is usually common to them all is that progesterone is given at least every 3 months if you have a uterus. Doing it the way you are doing it should reduce the number of bleeding experiences to once every 3 months instead of once every month which is preferable for many women. It also is often enough to stop the uterine lining from developing unhealthy or abnormal cells as a result of taking estrogen for too long without progesterone.
So the way you are taking it is a little less common but follows the guidlines recommended and should be fine.
So the way you are taking it is a little less common but follows the guidlines recommended and should be fine.
