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Does taking progesterone pose an increased risk for breast cancer?

I am using Prometrium 300 mg before bed, as it is the only intervention I have tried (pharmaceutical and naturopathic) that has worked. I am concerned about breast cancer, and can’t seem to find any reliable information about how bio identical progesterone would affect risk. If you are able to shed light on this, it is much appreciated.
PCOS & Heavy Flow – Cyclic Medroxyprogesterone or the Mirena® IUD?

I am a health care provider wishing to treat PCOS and menorrhagia in my patient. Current clinical practice where I am is to offer the Mirena® IUD (long term levonorgestrel). What are the pros and cons of using cyclic medroxyprogestrone versus the “Mirena® IUD” in treating these conditions?
I’m 49 – why am I getting even more facial hair now?

I’m getting increased facial hair even though I’m using laser therapy! I am 49 and just started skipping periods—I seem to alternate between a skip and two periods a month (!) with lots of stretchy mucus and constant breast pain. I don’t have PCOS and I’m not heavy. I first had a problem with facial hair when I was 24. I associate this starting when I was put on a progesterone only pill for painful periods.
Would the hair get even worse if I took progesterone again now?
Hormone therapy and Ovarian Cancer risk

What’s your opinion on the paper that came out in Lancet about hormone therapy and ovarian cancer? What does this really mean for women?
Activity level, Cramps and Heavy Flow

I used to play a lot of sports between the ages of 13-17 and my period was always regular with a normal amount of flow lasting between 3-4 days at max i never used to get cramps and my period was not an experience that i would ever dread as it was easily controllable. I now am 19, not as active and suffer from severe cramping, a high flow and periods that last up to 8 days. They sometimes are not as regular and do come as often as every two weeks. What should I do?
Mood Swings & Depression in Menopause

I’m wondering if my mood shifts are perhaps due to menopause. I had my last period about nine months ago. So my question is this: would estrogen therapy also help with emotional stability or should I go for the anti-depressants?
Natural Help for Hot Flushes

Do you have anything natural that I can take for hot flushes? I’m stilling getting a period but with some skipping now. I have been drinking soya milk, as someone suggested that would help. It has helped so far but I am getting flushes in medium doses quite frequently during the night and day. They will wake me up, as I stick to my partner and he also finds it quite uncomfortable.
Topical Testosterone for Improvement of Libido

The local compounding pharmacy is now faxing us, asking us to prescribe topical testosterone for improvement of libido. Is this useful? Are there risks?
Uterine Fibroids

I would like to know what are the recommendations for women who have fibroids of the uterus. Should I have them removed, and if so how? Do I need a hysterectomy?
Vaginal Dryness

I am 57 and three years since my last period and am feeling fine except for one thing—my vagina hurts with sex. I’ve tried all of the over-the-counter-things I’ve heard about from my friends and pharmacist. I hate pelvic exams so I’ve not yet been to my doctor about it! Any suggestions?

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