Are Progesterone Capsules safe?
Bioidentical micronized progesterone is the preferred form of progesterone in modern HRT protocols and is well-tolerated by most women. It's also the form most associated with sleep and mood benefits — many patients notice improved sleep quality early in treatment. As with any medication, your Nuvella provider will review your health history before prescribing to ensure it's appropriate for you.
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What Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) treatment options are available?
The Nuvella HRT Starter Kit includes up to four clinician-selected therapies, personalized to your symptoms and health profile: Estradiol Cream: Bioidentical estrogen applied to the skin to help relieve hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and ...
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) safe? What about the risks I’ve heard about?
This is one of the most important questions we get, and we want to address it directly. In 2002, a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) raised concerns about hormone therapy and breast cancer. The resulting panic led millions of ...
How are Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) treatment plans personalized?
Your Nuvella treatment plan is built around you, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. During your consultation, your provider evaluates your specific symptoms, severity, health history, risk factors, medications, and personal goals. Based on that ...
What are Progesterone Capsules?
Progesterone Capsules contain bioidentical, micronized progesterone — the "balance hormone" that works alongside estradiol. It protects the uterine lining from overgrowing (endometrial hyperplasia) in women receiving estrogen therapy, and has ...
What symptoms can Hormone Therapy Treatment (HRT) help with?
Hormone replacement therapy is the most clinically studied and effective treatment for the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. If you’re experiencing any of the following, HRT may be able to help: Hot flashes and night sweats Sleep disruption ...