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...

  Nearly 8 out of 10 women go through menopause while still at work. A study by BUPA and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found 72% of menopausal women felt unsupported at work and nearly 36% experienced stigma discussing menopause in their workplace. Recognizing the importance of supporting employees through menopause promotes well-being and inclusivity in the workplace. The UK's SimplyHealth survey in late 2023 showed that 23% of menopausal working women considered resigning and 14% were planning to submit their notice. These came from 2,000 working women aged 40 to 60.  While this data is small compared to the 1.1 billion menopause or postmenopause women, this speaks volumes about how women view their working conditions. What are the top reasons? 1. Menopause Symptoms Affecting Job Responsibilities According to London's Faculty of Occupational Medicine 8 out of 10 women go through menopause while still at work. Most of them experience its onset be...

  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...