Yes, it does. If you still have your uterus: Progesterone is used along with estrogen. Taking estrogen without progesterone increases your risk for cancer of the endometrium the lining of the uterus. This is because estrogen alone, when not balanced by progesterone, can stimulate growth of the lining of the uterus, increasing the risk of endometrial cancer. If you have had your uterus removed hysterectomy , you may not need to take progestin.
It usually takes a few weeks before you will feel the initial benefits of HRT and up to three months to feel the full effects. It may also take your body time to get used to HRT. When treatment begins you may experience side effects such as breast tenderness, nausea and leg cramps. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers the following suggestions for women who are deciding whether or not to use hormone therapy: The most important thing a woman can do in deciding to continue hormone therapy is discuss the current research with her healthcare provider.
Always consult your healthcare provider for more information. What is hormone therapy? How is hormone therapy administered? Hormone therapy can be given in a variety of methods, including the following: Therapy Method estrogen pills Estrogen pills can either be taken every day or for 25 days each month.
Women who have had a hysterectomy uterus removed can take estrogen alone, while those who have not may take a combination pill estrogen and progestin. In the continuous method, a pill that contains both estrogen and progestin is taken daily. Occasionally, irregular bleeding may occur. The cyclic method involves taking estrogen and progestin separately—with estrogen taken either every day or daily for 25 days of the month and progestin taken for 10 to 14 days of the month.
This may cause monthly "withdrawal" bleeding. The patch is then discarded and a new one is applied. Progestin can be taken in a pill form with the patch. The patches may cause monthly bleeding. Estrogen pills can either be taken every day or for 25 days each month. There are two methods—the continuous method and the cyclic method—for taking estrogen and progestin. Using this method, a patch is applied to the skin of the abdomen or buttocks for 3 or 7 days.
Most hormone replacement therapy HRT is a combination of two female hormones, an 'oestrogen' and a 'progestogen'. Oestrogens and progestogens are natural female hormones which are used to treat women's health problems, including menopausal symptoms. Different types of oestrogen and progestogen are used in HRT products.
The oestrogens used include conjugated oestrogens, estradiol, estriol and estrone. The progestogens used include medroxyprogesterone, norgestrel, drospirenone, norethisterone, dydrogesterone, and levonorgestrel. You will find the names of the oestrogen and progestogen used in your HRT on the labelling of the package. HRT is available as tablets and as patches to be applied to your skin. There are several brands for each of these types of HRT - all deliver a set dose of oestrogen and progestogen into your bloodstream.
During the menopause , or 'change', your natural female hormone levels begin to fall. HRT replaces these hormones. The oestrogen helps to relieve some of the problems associated with the menopause, such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.
The progestogen protects the lining of your womb uterus. Depending on the preparation you are using, you may take the progestogen daily or for only part of the month. HRT also protects against osteoporosis , although other treatments are often preferred for this. Osteoporosis weakens your bones, making breaks and fractures more likely.
If you have had your uterus removed during surgery a hysterectomy , then you will only need to take oestrogen HRT. Please see the separate leaflet called Oestrogen HRT for more information about this. Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking HRT it is important that your doctor knows:.
Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. These usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side-effects continue or become troublesome.
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