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Pros and Cons of Bleeding After Menopause When Using HRT
Hormone replacement therapy can promote vaginal bleeding after menopause. So, is progesterone necessary as a part of HRT? It is essential to take progesterone to balance levels of estrogen, much like the way our bodies naturally would. So how often and how long is progesterone required?
For some patients, they will need to take it every day—especially those with a medical reason to avoid getting their period. Studies have shown that it is safe to use daily. But in all other cases, it's best to mimic the way nature intended it, taking progesterone 12-14 days a month. However, doing it this way…
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