Progesterone is part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for people who have been through menopause and still have a uterus. Possible side effects include spotting, headaches, and breast tenderness.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a relatively complex topic. There are various treatment methods, proven benefits, potential side effects and quite a few personal considerations to take when ...

HRT produces a variety of changes similar to puberty in your body, not all of which are permanent. Your doctor will discuss them fully with you before you start treatment. HRT involves receiving a ...

Hormone therapy can affect your skin in several ways. However, the effects depend on the type of hormone therapy and other factors, such as your genetics and the dosage. Estrogen and testosterone are ...

Ann Arbor, MI - A new study has shown mixed results with regard to the effects of hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) on lipids in women around the time of menopause and also shows that HRT unfavorably ...

The role of conventional HRT for treatment and prevention of CHD is rapidly evolving from presumed benefit to proven harm. Although SERMs seem to have physiologic effects that may be helpful, it is ...

There are conflicting reports of the health benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In particular, HRT has been associated with increased risks of breast cancer and coronary heart ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may protect the brain cells of post-menopausal women from memory loss and other effects of ageing – if it is given early enough, a study in primates suggests. John ...

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