What is the role of progesterone in preventing endometrial hyperplasia and why is it often prescribed alongside estrogen in hormone therapy?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
What is the role of progesterone in preventing endometrial hyperplasia?
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Progesterone balances estrogen to prevent endometrial hyperplasia, reducing cancer risk. It’s prescribed with estrogen in hormone therapy to protect the uterine lining.
Progesterone balances estrogen to prevent the overgrowth of the uterine lining, reducing the risk of endometrial cancer. It’s combined with estrogen in hormone therapy to protect the endometrium.