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Micronised progesterone
The micronised form of progesterone used to protect the endometrium in women with a uterus who are on HRT. The article notes that it appears safer than synthetic progestogens in terms of clotting and breast risk (OR 0.7 in the ESTHER study). Available in Spain in oral and vaginal formulations.
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