Venous Thromboembolism or thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside of the blood vessels. This health issue blocks blood flow in the blood vessels or breaks free and travels elsewhere in the body. If a clot gets stuck in some body organs, like lungs or brain, it disrupts blood flow and results in a life-threatening emergency.  Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) forms in a deep vein (particularly in the legs, arms or pelvis. If a blood clot from a DVT breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream, it sticks in the pulmonary arteries (the arteries that carry blood to the lungs), blocks blood flow, and causes a pulmonary embolism (PE).  Pulmonary embolism is dangerous. According to Mayo Clinic, about one-third of people with an undiagnosed and untreated pulmonary embolism don't survive. However, early treatment and diagnosis will reduce its mortality rate.  Chest pain, trouble breathing, and skin changes are the symptoms of clot locations. Risk Factors of Blood Cl...

  Progesterone is a natural hormone from the ovaries. It’s important in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, uterus, and breast development.  It’s prescribed as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women (particularly those who still have their uterus). It's used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (a thickening of the uterine lining) that  occurs when taking estrogen alone. On average, it’s prescribed in combination with estrogen (either continuously (every day) or cyclically like 12-14 days per month). Women take this for irregular periods, endometriosis or luteal phase support in fertility treatment and it’s available in:  Pills Injections Intrauterine device (IUD) Vaginal gel Patch applied to the skin Foods that have zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B, and magnesium Oral micronized progesterone pill is the most popular as it's the most familiar for most people. Progesterone for Menopause Taking progesterone in a hormone replacement treatment plan makes me...

  60% of menopausal women on HRT (no matter the type) experience vaginal bleeding. depends on the type of HRT a woman is taking: If you're taking sequential HRT (estrogen daily and progesterone for part of the month), you'll likely experience withdrawal bleeding at the end of the progesterone cycle (similar to a period), lasting 3-7 days. Sequential HRT is recommended during perimenopause or in the first 2 years after menopause. This bleeding (withdrawal bleeding) is lighter than a typical menstrual period. This therapy has a scheduled bleeding and it’s ideal for women who want to take control of their period. With continuous combined HRT (estrogen and progesterone daily), bleeding is less common as some women experience spotting or light bleeding in the first few months. This treatment is recommended 1 or 2 years after menopause. Some women switched from sequential HRT to continuous HRT because of less bleeding. On average, vaginal bleeding or spotting starts after the first...

  Doctors and menopausal women still base their judgements of HRT risks on the Women’s Health Initiative. This results in decreasing HRT application yearly by 0.23%. Menopausal (1.8 %) and postmenopausal (4.7%) women posted a decrease in use of hormone replacement therapy. According to Stephanie S. Faubion (MD, MBA, NCMP, IF, Mayo Clinic Center for Women’s Health director and The Menopause Society medical director), misinformation is the top reason why women are hesitant in taking HRT. Recent evidence showed that HRT risks are relatively low and its benefits usually outweigh the risks. 1. Osteoporosis and Fractures Research shows that during and after menopause, up to 20% of bone mass can be lost and 1 in 10 women over 60 are affected by osteoporosis.  Bone thickness starts decreasing as estrogen levels fluctuate during menopause. On average, women lose 10% of bone density in the first years after menopause.  HRT replenishes decreasing estrogen levels (important in mainta...