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Why a woman without a uterus needs progesterone

Why a woman without a uterus needs progesterone

I am often asked about the statement “she doesn’t need progesterone if she doesn’t have a uterus.” It’s hard to conceive that medical schools are still teaching the idea that a woman without a uterus does not need progesterone. It’s also hard to believe that large number of practitioners consider this statement true, since it is not supported by physiology, biochemistry or science.

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How Much Estrogen does a Woman Really Need?

How Much Estrogen does a Woman Really Need?

Hot flashes and vaginal dryness aren’t always indicators of estrogen deficiency. Bioidentical hormone expert Jim Paoletti RPh gives guidance on how to determine when a woman has an estrogen deficiency, and when symptoms might be caused by some other hormone imbalance.

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