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Tag: Perimenopause

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What Happens After Taking Progesterone for 10 Days? A Comprehensive Guide

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A 10-day course of progesterone is often prescribed to trigger a menstrual period, and a withdrawal bleed can be expected within a few days of stopping the medication. This common treatment for irregular cycles mimics the natural hormonal shift that occurs at the end of a regular menstrual cycle, prompting the uterine lining to shed.

Why is Zoely better? Understanding its unique contraceptive advantages

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First approved by the European Medicines Agency in 2011, Zoely introduced a novel combination of hormones to the market. For women considering their birth control options, this leads to the important question: why is Zoely better, or at least different, from other combined oral contraceptives on the market?

Are birth control pills the same as hormone replacement therapy?

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An estimated 14% of women in the US ages 15 to 49 take oral birth control pills, while millions of menopausal women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT). While both treatments involve regulating hormones, the answer to "Are birth control pills the same as hormone replacement therapy?" is a definitive no, as they serve different purposes for distinct life stages.