Primolut N

by Janine Laeuger
(Melbourne, Australia)

I was recently prescribed 15ml/day of Primolut N to stem bleeding. It has done that. I am a 55 year old post menopausal woman who recently bled heavily after 12months without a period.

A vaginal ultrasound determined that the walls of the Uterus had thickenned to 15ml. There is no malignancy (Estrogen dominance). The recommended treatment is a hysterectomy. I have been taking the Primolut N for around 2 months now and feel so much better in many ways. Depression has disappeared, muscle aches have disappeared, my brain is no longer as foggy, the bloating has stopped. Although I am not sleeping as soundly.

I have made enquiries about 'bio identical' therapy but have found it is EXPENSIVE and not on the Health List. I am not working and simply cannot afford this large monthly/bi monthly amount.

There is no doubt Primolut N has been beneficial to me.

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Apr 02, 2010

Primolut N
by: Wray

Hi Janine. It's such a pity progesterone isn't on the health list, like so many natural nutrients which benefit us far more than drugs. I must admit to being concerned you've been given Primolut, as it's norethisterone, a synthetic progestin. It does come with adverse side affects, I do hope you've been told this. If not please see here. And here.

Progesterone has so many benefits, one is in ageing. There is evidence from studies it helps with nerve degeneration, skin, anxiety, Alzheimer's and more. It's wonderful for skin, maybe you could consider using it in place of your current skin care? I wish I could help you afford it. Take care, Wray

Apr 22, 2010

What if it doesn't work?
by: Anonymous

I took my complete dose but after 4 days it didn't work. What could be the cause?

Apr 24, 2010

What if it doesn't work?
by: Wray

I can't really help you, as I don't know what 'complete dose' you took. Take care, Wray

Apr 26, 2010

Primolut N to Stop Bleeding
by: miss claudia

I recently had a period that would not stop. 7 days in (mine ususally only last about 4) and I was still on a maxi tampon and pad every hour. It was horrific. Went to a GP who prescribed PN, took it for 24 hours and the bleeding stopped dead.

Turns out I had a uterine fibroid that would not stop beeding. Had a D&C and took Primolut for 3 weeks and had another normal period.

Worked like a charm for me.

Jul 28, 2010

weight gain
by: Lucy

If you take primolut n do you gain any weight

Jul 30, 2010

weight gain
by: Wray

Hi Lucy Contraceptives can cause insulin resistance, which does cause weight gain. They also come with adverse side affects. Please take a look at the web page we have on Contraceptives. Take care Wray

Aug 06, 2010

Can't stop bleeding
by: Anonymous

I've been bleeding for a month now and cannot take Primulat N due to being on a lot of heart medications and I have tachycardia also does anyone know what else I can take to stop this bleeding please help me.

Aug 08, 2010

Can't stop bleeding
by: Wray

Hi there Progesterone will stop it, but the amount has to be high. Oestrogen is a mitogen, causing cells to divide and multiply, vital once a month to stimulate the endometrium each month to grow and thicken ready for a possible fertilised egg. But too much and the lining builds excessively. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP?s) are enzymes that break down protein. They play a role in the breakdown of endometrial tissues at the end of the menstrual cycle. If they are over active, as would be the case with an excess of oestrogen in the body, (oestrogen stimulates it?s production), the result is a pathological reaction such as inflammation and excessive bleeding. Progesterone suppresses both oestrogen and MMP's. It?s only when progesterone levels drop at the end of the cycle that the MMP?s can get to work and breakdown the lining causing our monthly bleed. But with oestrogen continually stimulating more lining and the MMP's, plus low progesterone, bleeding continues. I've found about 400mg/day progesterone is needed to stop the bleeding, once stopped the amount can be reduced very gradually. For more info please see this web page we have on How to use progesterone cream. Please have a vitamin D test done, it appears you must have a very low level if you are having heart problems. Please see these papers here and here. Please also look at the Vitamin D council web site for more info. You might also consider taking the amino acid taurine, this is vital for the heart, helping to calm it down amongst other things. Please see this excellent paper on taurine here. Take care Wray

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Hi there Progesterone will stop it, but the amount has to be high. Oestrogen is a mitogen, causing cells to divide and multiply, vital once a month to stimulate the endometrium each month to grow and thicken ready for a possible fertilised egg. But too much and the lining builds excessively. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP?s) are enzymes that break down protein. They play a role in the breakdown of endometrial tissues at the end of the menstrual cycle. If they are over active, as would be the case with an excess of oestrogen in the body, (oestrogen stimulates it?s production), the result is a pathological reaction such as inflammation and excessive bleeding. Progesterone suppresses both oestrogen and MMP's. It?s only when progesterone levels drop at the end of the cycle that the MMP?s can get to work and breakdown the lining causing our monthly bleed. But with oestrogen continually stimulating more lining and the MMP's, plus low progesterone, bleeding continues. I've found about 400mg/day progesterone is needed to stop the bleeding, once stopped the amount can be reduced very gradually. For more info please see this web page we have on <a href=" http://www.progesteronetherapy.com/how-to-use-progesterone-cream.html" target="_blank">How to use progesterone cream.</a> Please have a vitamin D test done, it appears you must have a very low level if you are having heart problems. Please see these papers <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20352623" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(09)00468-X/abstract" target="_blank">here.</a> Please also look at the <a href=" http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health/deficiency/am-i-vitamin-d-deficient.shtml" target="_blank">Vitamin D council</a> web site for more info. You might also consider taking the amino acid taurine, this is vital for the heart, helping to calm it down amongst other things. Please see this excellent paper on taurine <a href="http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2586397" target="_blank">here.</a> Take care Wray

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