Healthcare professionals typically start a person on the lowest dose of progesterone in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They then monitor and increase the dosage as required. HRT can help manage ...

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 ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Topical progesterone creams have been touted as a "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy and have been widely advertised in women's magazines and over the ...

Progesterone is a hormone that plays a big part in reproduction. It's made mostly in the ovaries, and the level fluctuates with your menstrual period. There is less progesterone after menopause.

Daphne Berryhill is an oncology pharmacist and freelance writer. She loves the collaborative process of creating health content. Her goal as a writer is to offer information that’s meaningful, ...

Progesterone, a hormone that decreases during menopause, can be used alone or with estrogen to alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disturbances. Progesterone therapy can offer benefits such ...

Progesterone is a hormone the body produces naturally. No single treatment can increase natural progesterone. However, lifestyle factors can help with hormone function and indirectly increase ...