The new Mayo Clinic study found that 80 percent of study participants reported satisfaction with a natural or micronized progesterone regimen. The natural hormone, micronized progesterone, is made from yams and is chemically identical to the naturally occurring progesterone found in the body. Micronized progesterone also is more finely ground for better absorption. More than 70 percent of women surveyed believed that their current medication regimen of micronized progesterone would reduce future health risks. Micronized progesterone also controlled breakthrough bleeding better than synthetic equivalents.
Researchers believe a low level of hormonal byproducts is the reason for decreased side effects.
When synthetic drugs are taken, other chemical substances are formed as the medication is metabolized, and doctors speculate that these byproducts are responsible for side effects. Women who are dissatisfied with their current HRT program are urged to talk to their doctors about new HRT options. Divide your weight in half. This number in ounces is your recommended daily fluid intake. Water, water everywhere, but few people are getting enough to drink.