I just realized that the link I included was for Medscape, which requires registration (free). Go to medscape.com and register, then the link is
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552778. Here's another
article.
Keep in mind, though, that I'm not a doctor and Cat is. I'm just repeating my lengthy conversations with my doctor. This type of stuff is pretty much the focus of my doctor's practice, but you should probably talk with your own doctor. The research on bih is in its infancy and it's impossible to know how things will turn out with more comprehensive studies. Before doing anything with me, my doc was very thorough in evaluating if I had any genetic risk factors or other markers that might raise concerns. Every time I see her (thankfully only twice a year now, but more often originally), we draw a minimum of six vials of blood to check everything out.
And, yes, I'm using Vivelle Dot with micronized progesterone (from a reputable compounding pharmacy) and it helps enormously. My mood is better, I'm sleeping at night, hot flashes are controlled, and the angry things my mother says as a result of her dementia don't usually make me cry.