Menopause brings a lot of change, and it’s normal to feel uncertain about what’s happening in your body. Two of the most important hormone players in this transition are estrogen and progesterone.

Progesterone is part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for people who have been through menopause and still have a uterus. Possible side effects include spotting, headaches, and breast tenderness.

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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 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.

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This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Estrogen and progesterone are complementary reproductive hormones. Estrogen shapes everything from puberty to menstrual cycles to ...

Estrogen and progesterone are complementary reproductive hormones. Estrogen shapes everything from puberty to menstrual cycles to bone health, and progesterone is key to the second half of the ...