Apparently Not Enough Progesterone

by Jenny
(Tucson, Arizona)

I was a raving bad tempered lunatic for about 2 weeks before my cycle each month. The husband got the brunt of it; the dogs got used to running outside when I erupted. (sigh) Didn't know what to do about it.

I'm 45 now and starting looking for help. I mean this was getting ridiculous. I was also not losing weight either even when I exercised.
I learned about progesterone and wondered if that was my problem. I got it and used it 3 or 4 days before my cycle started and the next day I became a normal human again. THE NEXT DAY! I was calmer, happier, (probably because I felt calmer) and that night, boy was I in the mood!

I stopped applying the cream on the first day and then in due course there came a day when I started to get the bitchies. I checked the calendar and sure enough, it was day 14 just like clock work. I applied the cream right away and almost instantly I felt so great and calm and like so NORMAL. Oh!

This stuff has changed my life so much. I don't worry about stuff so much now and am dealing with stressful situations a whole lot better.
I do have more energy and I am assuming that the weight loss will also follow.

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Apparently Not Enough Progesterone

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Jun 30, 2009

Apparently Not Enough Progesterone
by: Wray

Hi Jenny. Thanks for sharing this story! I wish more women knew this and not have to wait till their 40's before discovering progesterone. One thing to remember, stress drops progesterone levels sharply so symptoms can come back. If this should happen just add more immediately, if you know you are going to go through a stressful time, apply more cream beforehand. And it does help us handle stressful situations better! Take care, Wray

Jul 23, 2009

Pls someone HELP
by: Tammie

I am using Progesterone cream 30mg, at night. I do ok but I have had a partial hysterectomy and don't know when my period is... I am also in menopause... so, I apply it everyday ! Today, not sure WHY, but, I am soooo tearful and upset and have anxiety... is that a sign I need to put more on ? I am a little confused on how much is too much progesterone ?

Would appreciate any suggestions to get out of this funk and tearful crap.

Jul 26, 2009

Please someone HELP
by: Wray

Hi Tammie. You're not using enough progesterone! 30mg will not help, the dose is far too small, it should be between 100-200mg. Please increase to somewhere between these two figures, symptoms are the way to judge if you're using enough. As you're in menopause use it daily, you have no cycle which could be disrupted. The amount of progesterone needed is dependant on symptoms and their severity. For instance someone with post natal psychosis needs well over 2000mg/day. Please use the cream twice a day too, it keeps levels up. Once a day and they drop too low between doses. Take care, Wray

Jul 26, 2009

How do you know ?
by: Tammie

When you are having your period when you have had a partial hysterocomy ? I put the cream on everyday ! Not sure if it really is helping, I don't really feel any better or worse, still feel sad and depressed? Life should not have to be like this at 47 years old ~ Is my doc giving me too much estrogen, testosterone ? I don't know where to turn... I feel like I am just paying him to give me these shots and driving 55 miles each week to feel crappy ?

He has prescribed 1/4 tsb or 1 gram of pregesterone cream at night on my breasts. Does anyone else use it this way ? Thanks to all that can help me ~ Tammie in Missouri.

Jul 28, 2009

How do you know ?
by: Wray

Hi Tammie. Applying the cream everyday is fine with a partial hysterectomy, it should be used twice daily though. One gram of cream is not enough, especially if it's a low dose cream. Progesterone should be used at levels of between 100-200mg/day to have any effect. If you are having oestrogen and testosterone shots it's no wonder you still feel awful! Both these are 'end hormones', it's far safer to use a precursor like progesterone. The body will balance itself with just the progesterone. Take care, Wray