Progesterone VS Progestin

While these two hormones may sound similar, they have very different effects on the body. Let’s break it down so you can better understand what your treatments are and what symptoms they target!
Progestin
• Synthetic form of progesterone
• Stops ovulation to prevent pregnancy
Progesterone
• Bioidentical hormone
• Improves cardiovascular health, mood, insomnia, and PMS symptoms
Check out my channel to learn more about progestin and progesterone and their importance for women’s health!
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Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored and has been created with the intent of providing general educational information. Any such presentation of information by Dr. Alexandra Mayer is for general guidance is not intended to be nor should it be construed as the practice of medicine or specific medical advice. You should consult with your doctor to ensure that anything discussed in the video is right for you, given your unique set of health circumstances.

[@hayleysmith5077]

I am 53 still getting birth control pill plus since one year and a half estradiol gel plus progesterone pill 2 mg which balanced my mood a lot , I am willing to add testosterone for brain fog which is the only symptom which is still there . To have a good gynecologist is the key the process is ongoing
Thanks for sharing doc blessings ❤

[@DrAlexandraMayer]

If on the pill still it will likely be part of the cause of low testosterone. So unless the birth control is still needed (ie. still ovulating) there are much better, safer, and more effective hormone strategies. Hope that helps!

[@grayisthenewblonde]

WHY did you not state progestins are cancer causing? Please share WHY you would choose NOT to state this most important feature of progestins? WHY?

[@DrAlexandraMayer]

I did not state that because it’s inflammatory and would minimize the entire picture. For example a recent meta analysis showed that lifestyle factors increase risk for cancer more than even the worst form of HRT with progestins. That said, for risk bioidentical hormones are in my opinion what we should use. Hope that helps.

[@grayisthenewblonde]

@@DrAlexandraMayer I understand your reasoning. It does not make it right.
It is well known and well documented that progestins are known to cause breast cancer. The medical community has known this for decades.
It is also well-known and well-documented that progesterone which our body makes protects against breast cancer.
To recap: Progesterone protects AGAINST cancer while progestins CAUSE cancer. For you not to disclose this very important distinction to women so they can make informed decisions is...well…