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Is Qlaira good for perimenopause? An expert guide

Millions of women worldwide navigate the complex hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause, often struggling with irregular cycles and challenging symptoms. Qlaira, a specific type of combined oral contraceptive, offers a potential solution for managing these changes, but is Qlaira good for perimenopause?

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Can Qlaira be used as HRT?

According to the Mayo Clinic, bioidentical hormones found in some medications are often similar to traditional hormone therapy. While Qlaira is a combined contraceptive pill and not a traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), it contains a body-identical estrogen, estradiol valerate, which can be effective for managing symptoms during perimenopause. The key difference lies in its formulation and purpose; it is still primarily a contraceptive and contains higher hormone doses than typical HRT.

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