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	Provera is a form of progesterone. It's also known as medroxprogesterone acetate or MPA. It is a synthetic type of progesterone more commonly known as a progestin. Provera is the oldest and most commonly used synthetic progestin for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It is the progestin being used in the HRT program of the Women's Health Initiative. It's a synthetic hormone in which chemical groups have been added to progesterone to improve its absorption and stability. Once MPA is taken the progesterone levels in our blood peak in 1-4 hours and fall after 24 hours. The pills are in different doses; 2.5 milligrams (mgs), 5 mgs, and 10 mgs. There is concern that progestins may cross out or work to decrease the heart health benefits of estrogen; because of this it's best to take the smallest amount of progestin possible. Usually 5 milligrams is the recommended dose for cyclical therapy though some doctors do prescribe 2.5 milligrams. Provera is prescribed to offset or balance out the effects of estrogen. Progesterone and progestins prevent the overgrowth of uterine lining. This is important because the progesterone or progestin prevents any mutant or irregular cells from developing ( prevents uterine cancer) in the uterine lining. Women who take an estrogen and progesterone/progestin product have no greater risk of developing uterine cancer than a woman who has never taken an estrogen and progesterone/progestin product. There are women who do not do well when taking Provera. They experience some PMS-like symptoms- bloating, irritability, restlessness, breast tenderness, depression and/or nausea. Some women may need to switch to a natural progesterone like Prometrium because the side effects of the Provera interfere with their quality of life. Depression and Mood Swings by Linda Ojeda Linda Ojeda, author of *Menopause without Medicine* says, "A number of herbs have been proven to calm anxiety and reduce tension. It is advantageous to use herbs in conjunction with positive changes in nutrition and lifestyle." She also talks about using Ginkgo biloba, Passion flower, Skullcap and other natural ways to improve mood. Meet the Author Larrian Gillespie, MD Author of "The Menopause Diet" FREE recipe & FREE book excerpt, "Female, Fat, and Forty hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN Millions of women in perimenopause and menopause ask themselves in frustration, "Why am I gaining weight when I'm still eating the same amounts of food and continue my exercise program?" Her books work hand in hand for any woman in her forties who is trying to lose weight and feel great. Dr. Gillespie recipe's are delicious and easy to prepare. Her book The Menopause Diet is excellent and educates us to how our body actually works against us during perimenopause/menopause. Find out more.		Personal Massager with Heat more Spa & Wellness Natural Progesterone Cream Natural Woman, Natural Menopause more Healthy Living Books Holistic & Natural Medicine Aromatherapy Interview with author Linda Ojeda more Healthy Living Books Fit & Trim Support Group book \| video more weight loss books more Fitness Videos more Personal Health Books HotFlash Meno Support

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