Below is a chart to summarize the choices you might be offered by your doctor to help you understand the differences and help you make the choice that is best for you.
H O R M O N E R E P L A C E M E N T O P T I O N S 
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If you have your uterus |
Your doctor may Recommend: |
Form (pill, topical or injectable) |
RISKS |
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YES |
Some form of Estrogen Plus a Synthetic Progestin |
Pill or Patch for Estrogen and Progestin |
Increase risk of blood clots, stroke, and breast cancer |
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NO |
Some form of Estrogen without a Progestin |
Pill or Patch for Estrogen |
Increase risk of blood clots and stroke if Pill form only Both options (pill or patch) without Progesterone will cause an Estrogen Dominance due to over 200 different cells in your body which also need Natural Progesterone |
Hormone |
Form |
Risks |
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ALL Progestins: (synthetic Progesterones) Medroxyprogesterone and Norgestimate |
Oral or Patch
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Increased risk of breast cancer |
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Micronized Progesterone (name brand: Prometrium) |
Pill |
Has undesired additives including titanium dioxide, peanut oil, and color additives Yellow No. 10, and Red No. 40. Titanium dioxide is a carcinogen and peanut oil, and color additives are less than desirable. NO increased risk of Breast Cancer, heart disease, stroke, or blood clots |
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Conjugated Estrogens (most common Estrogen prescribed by doctors) |
Pill |
Comes from pregnant horse urine with at least 10 different horse urines unidentifiable to the human body and most which convert to Estrone (E1) which is undesirable Increased risk of stroke and blood clot No increased risk breast cancer Decreased risk of heart disease |
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Esterified Estrogens |
Pill |
Synthetic Estrogens that metabolize to Estrone (E1) which is undesirable Increased risk of stroke and blood clot No increased risk breast cancer Decreased risk of heart disease |
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Estradiol Valerate |
Pill and Injectable |
Synthetic Estrogen that converts to mostly Estradiol (E2) which is most desirable Increased risk of stroke and blood clot No increased risk breast cancer Decreased risk of heart disease |
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Estradiol – 17B |
Pill and Patch |
Preferred prescribed estrogen: But Safest in PATCH FORM: In PATCH form ONLY: No increased risk of stroke and blood clots Decreased risk of heart disease NOTE: Needs natural Progesterone (not synthetic Progestins) to balance its effects. (Don’t forget the natural / bioidentical Progesterone if you use this Estrogen!) PILL form has increased risk of stroke and blood clots. |
YOUNG HORMONES™
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Cream |
Hormones in Cream |
When to Use |
Usual Amount: For personal help: See INKA’S Gift |
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Protect |
Progesterone |
Premenopause (with regular menstrual cycles) |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use days 14-28 of cycle. Stop during days 1-13 of cycle. Day 1 of cycle is first day of menses. |
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Perimenopause (with irregular menstrual cycles) |
2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week. Stop during Menses |
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Menopause |
2 pumps 2x/day when used alone. Use 6 days per week. 1 pump 2x/day when used with another Young Hormone™ cream containing Estrogen |
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Princess |
50% Estradiol 50% Estriol Progesterone |
Premenopause (with regular cycles) |
1 Pump 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week. Stop during menses. |
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Perimenopause (with irregular cycles) |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week. Stop during menses |
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Menopause |
2 pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week. |
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Heaven |
20% Estradiol 80% Estriol Progesterone |
Perimenopause (with irregular cycles) |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week. Stop during menses |
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Menopause |
2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week |
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Support |
100% Estriol Progesterone |
Menopause |
2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week |
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Majesty |
20% Estradiol 80% Estriol Progesterone DHEA |
Perimenopause (with < 3 irregular cycles per year) |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week Stop during menses |
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Menopause |
2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week |
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X-tra BOOST |
100% Estradiol Progesterone |
Premenopause (with regular cycles) |
1 Pump 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week Stop during menses |
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Perimenopause (with irregular cycles) |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week Stop during menses |
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Menopause |
2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use 6 days per week |
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DHEA Power |
DHEA |
Premenopause (with regular cycle) |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use higher amounts during stress May use with other Young Hormones™ creams Do not need to stop during menses |
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Perimenopause (with irregular cycles) |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use higher amounts during stress May use with other Young Hormones™ creams Do not need to stop during menses |
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Menopause |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day. Use higher amounts during stress May use with other Young Hormones™ creams |
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Genesis |
Pregnenolone |
Perimenopause (with irregular cycles) |
1 Pump 1x/day. May use with other Young Hormones™ creams Do not need to stop during menses |
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Menopause |
1-2 Pumps 1-2x/day when NOT using other Young Hormones™ creams OR when combining with ONLY Protect or Support 1-2 Pumps 1x/day when using Princess, Heaven, X-tra Boost, Majesty, or DHEA Power |
Premenopause: 3-10 years before menopause. Often menses remains regular, Progesterone declines and Estrogen fluctuates mildly and begins to decline slightly.
Perimenenopause: <3 years before menopause. Often menses start to become irregular with more irregularity as menopause becomes closer. Progesterone is low, Estrogen fluctuates significantly, and symptoms become more prominent. Spotting is common.
Menopause: Last year of Perimenopause is best way to think of menopause - even though official definition of menopause occurs after 12 months since last menses. During this last year, menses is irregular with multiple months in-between menses or even just one menses during the entire last year before Post Menopause. Spotting is common. Symptoms are present and often confusing.
Post Menopause: Official definition is 12 months since last menses. Progesterone and Estrogens are low and remain low. Spotting stops.
Ready to Discover something about your hormones? Take this short Hormone Deficiency Quiz to Determine which hormone you may require more of to stay balanced.
Deficiency Quiz
https://www.womensmidlifespecialist.com/pages/wms-hormone-deficiency-quiz