Re: Advice on progesterone creme
From: Jill (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Aug 15 12:15:58 2004
It is true...do not be surprised if your doctor tells you it will not
work for you, or something else to scare you or discourage you. My gyn.
is wonderful and caring yet he told me that I didn't know how much I was
getting, and that they use progesterone to treat depression...etc....
Well, as much as I like him, my cream works wonders that he could never
do. The bottom line is, it worked for me. It helped me. With
absolutely no side effects. I am very thankful for it.
Another thing to consider is this: The book 'What Your Doctor May Not
Tell You About Premenopause' is written by a doctor, not a layman. He
did many studies on his own with hundreds of different women.
Doctors are not perfect. We can't blindly believe our doctor and yet
cast away another. An informed decision is best. I looked at the women
who found good results with no backlash.
I hope this helps :)
--
Jill Mary <><
At Sat, 14 Aug 2004, Lori wrote:
>
>I think it is a wonderful idea to test have your hormones tested 1st.
>Remember estrogen causes endo to grow, so the point of the cream is to
>oppose it with progesterone.
>
>Since I see a naturopathic dr. it is different than an MD. so I have
>no idea about the medical hormone tests. I hear from the naturopath
>that the saliva hormone tests are most effective, so you may want to ask
>about that also.
>
>In the meantime, I suggest reading up on it so you can discuss it with
>your Dr. but do not be surprised if he disagrees & says that it could
>not possibly work. Here is some info on it & also an article on
>estrogen dominance, which wrecks havoc on our systems, that article has
>some info on it about the cream, but a lot more info also about how our
>hormones get out of balance. sorry I did not just answer the question,
>but I thought it best that you do some research to understand a little
>about it 1st.
>
>Let us know how it goes ok & what your Dr. says about it. Perhaps you
>can write down your questions & understanding of it all and have a great
>discussion with your Dr!
> Here are the sites:
>http://www.lammd.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/Estrogen_Dominance.cfm
>
>http://www.allnaturalalternatives.com/natural_progesterone_faq.htm
>
>--
>Lori
>
>my story
>http://www.theendoclub.com
>
>Sat, 14 Aug 2004, Kelly Aldridge wrote:
>>
>>I had my first lap on Wed. I am suppose to go back to the doctor in
>>another week too discuss treatments. Since this progesterone creme is
>>over the counter would it be safe to go ahead and try it ? My doctor is
>>talking lupron and I don't want to go that route. Do I need my hormones
>>checked before I try anything?
>
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