HRT is taken in the form of tablets, gels, patches, sprays ... “It’s a similar risk to that with the contraceptive pill in younger women – for most women it’s not going to be a significant ...

Choosing between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and birth control pills for perimenopause may depend on medical history, risk factors, age, and symptom severity. HRT and birth control pills may ...

Women who use HRT patches rather than pills run less risk of developing heart problems, say scientists. They are urging doctors to prescribe the patches as a safer option for women who need ...

Estrogen and progestin are sex hormones that ... When used perfectly, the pill and the patch have the same rate of protection against pregnancy; 99% for perfect use, and 91% for average use.

The patch uses the same hormones as the Pill - oestrogen and progesterone ... also used in areas as diverse as vaccines, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and even to combat chocolate cravings.

An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. (JLco) Julia Amaral - stock.adobe.com This could be a tough pill to swallow. Scientists in ...

They ranged in age from 15 to 49. Contraceptives included estrogen-progestin pills, vaginal rings, patches, progestin-only pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), under-the-skin implants and ...