Review, 1998
What are the clinical differences between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins for treating PMS?
Natural progesterone and synthetic progestins are different and should not be used interchangeably for PMS treatment. However, the abstract does not specify what those differences are or how they affect treatment.
What they did
This is a review article comparing natural progesterone and synthetic progestins.
What they found
Critical differences exist between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins, and these medications should not be used interchangeably for PMS or perimenopause management.
What it means for you
For PMS treatment with progesterone-type medications, it matters whether a doctor prescribes natural or synthetic versions. The main limit is that this abstract does not explain what the specific differences are.
About the study
- Original title
- Differentiating between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins: clinical implications for premenstrual syndrome and perimenopause management
- Authors
- Martorano JT, Ahlgrimm M, Colbert T
- Journal
- Comprehensive therapy
- Year
- 1998
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Natural progesterone compared to synthetic progestins
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9669099/
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