WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: HRT progesterone dosage

Re: HRT progesterone dosage

From: Joel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 May 1997 09:04:30 +0200

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Linda Werner wrote: >
> I am a 54-year-old postmenopausal woman in good health with
>
> uterus intact. I have been on HRT since age 46 at the onset
>
> of menopausal "symptoms." At my last annual checkup six
>
> months ago, my doctor changed my progesterone dosage from a
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> 2-week periodic regimen to a continuous (daily) one with a
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> lower dose (2.5 mg).
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> Prior to the change in dosage, I had regular,
>
> chemically-induced periods. Now, I have no "periods" at
>
> all.

Progesteron is add to oestrogen to protect the endometrium. This protection doesn't depend of period.

So, two ways of administration are admitted, with our without periods. Your doctor has changed you to a no-period protocol, and I approve him as your menopause is "old". Spottings often appear when non period protocol are given to recent menopause.

But if you want absolutely to have your periods, no problem,reverse to the ols protocol you had before.

--
Joel Kompanietz, M.D. CNGOF,
OBGYN.net International Representative, France
Mazamet, France

http://www.obgyn.net/country/i-bios/joelk.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/jkompanietz.htm

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This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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