The Mirena IUS was launched in the UK in 1995 for contraception (Q14.26). For women approaching the menopause it provides excellent birth control. It provides progestogen protection of the lining of the uterus to be used in conjunction with any form of oestrogen replacement therapy (Q28.9; Figu...
The test can also be useful if you’re over 50 and have been using progesterone-only contraception. If your contraception means that you do not have periods anyway, the test is a useful way to find out if you’ve gone through the menopause already. We don’t recommend taking the test ...
or a combination of estrogens and progesterone, administered via pill, patch, or spray. Long-term use of hormone therapy has been associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer, so it is recommended that the lowest dose of hormones that are effective...