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Re: Progesterone CreamFrom: Beth (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:51:38 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 17 Mar 2000, Teresa wrote: > >At Fri, 17 Mar 2000, Barbara wrote: >> >>Has anyone out there had any experience with Progesterone Cream? I would >>be interested in hearing opinions/experiences. >>Thanks > >Barbara, > >The lack of information and help I've gotten from my doctor (I have not >officially been Dx) Prompted me to visit a naturopath for my female >hormone problems. The most graphic and bothersome being what I call >"The period that didn't know when to stop" I explained to her that my >cycle had gotten HEAVY, CLOTTY and I would be dealing with that nasty >brown "old blood" stuff way into days 12-13 of my cycle. She put me on >both the progesterone cream and the drops (they are sublingual in >vitamin E oil) It has helped the heaviness as well as the clots. I have >to remember to start it up on day 7 in order to end my period. I am so >confused about it though. I keep hearing that progesterone is a male >hormone precursor. I don't want to exacerbate my situation. She did >explain to me that it is entirely possible to have BOTH too much >estrogen AND high levels of androgens? That seems so contradictory. That >the physical symptoms of too much facial hair etc, doesn't necessarily >mean you have too little estrogen but in many cases it is from too much? >I will continue to use it, unless I see that it is aggravating my >symptoms (which so far it hasn't) I too would like to know if anyone >else has used it. > >-- >Teresa Has anyone read "What your doctor won't tell you about Perimenopause" by Dr. Lee? It really helps you to understand the hormones in your body. I am currently using a progesterone cream and looking for a Naturalist Doctor.
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