Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer

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After reading this book, I know I need to begin taking Estrogen right away. My question is about Progesterone. Is it considered necessary for me to take that also if I still have a uterus? I know what most doctors would say, but it wasn't clear to me what the author's conclusion was.

Sue If you have a uterus, you must take a progestin or progesterone alongside oestrogen. If you still have periods you take the progestin for 2 weeks of e…moreIf you have a uterus, you must take a progestin or progesterone alongside oestrogen. If you still have periods you take the progestin for 2 weeks of every month. If you no longer have periods because you are menopausal, you take the progestogen every day.

It stops the proliferation of uterus lining building up, which protects against womb cancer. (less)

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If you miss the 10 year window of opportunity after you stop menopause, it seems that estrogen/progesterone is of no benefit and may be harmful. Is that correct?

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