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Progesterone pills vs. creams: What is best for me? Do they cause weight gain?

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and you might be wondering about ...
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What’s the difference between estrogen & progesterone during menopause?

Estrogen and progesterone are complementary reproductive hormones. Estrogen shapes everything from puberty to menstrual cycles to bone health, and progesterone is key to the second half of the ...
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Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target

Migraines are throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and almost 1 in 4 of them have at ...