Progestrone/phytoestrogen

by Bren
(Converse, Texas)

I'm a 55 y.o. female. Had a partial hysterectomy 2000 or 2001, so I do not know where I am on the menopausal bus. I am also hypothyroid and hypoglycemic.

After speaking with our dietitian telling her my symptoms, she mentioned low progesterone. I read a lot about it have many of the symptoms, so after reading reviews of many products, I ordered, (not knowing about Natpro). Since my order came in, I found this site :(, wish it had been sooner!! Lots of good info. here. Reading the label after reading posts yesterday, I found that mine delivers 20mg progesterone and 25mg phytoestrogen, reading the posts low estrogen is not usually a problem. I doubled the dose last night and this morning. I'm concerned tho about the content of estrogen. Since I began using the cream, I have (in a week) busted out of my clothes) I'm being very careful with my diet. Reading the post this a.m. about cells, including fat cells doubling I believe it!! I want to order the natpro. Do I need to continue the one I have until natpro comes in or discontinue and start again?

Thank you for your wealth of information.

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Apr 09, 2011
 While you wait for your order of NatPro
by: Eve

I personally would not take anything knowingly that is adding estrogen to my body. You can buy a progesterone product called "Progest" at your local health food store while you wait for the Natpro. I personally like Natpro better, however the progest does work. The progest has a slight odor and the Natpro does not have any noticeable odor, but in a pinch you do have options. I feel after going through severe symptoms of low progesterone, I can NEVER be without some form in my home, on my person, etc. Good luck! Eve
Apr 18, 2011
 Progestrone/phytoestrogen
by: Wray

Hi Bren Thanks for the kind words. Low oestrogen is very rarely a problem, only if a woman is trying to fall pregnant. Obviously you're not! It's generally too high a level in ratio to progesterone that most people have. Unfortunately a low amount of progesterone, ie 20-40mg/day merely increases oestrogen. As you've noticed elsewhere on the site, oestrogen does cause an increase in fat cells. Plus it causes water retention, which is the reason you've blown up so soon after starting it. Progesterone is such an excellent diuretic it 's now given via IV transfusion to brain trauma victims, see here and here. It seems a pity to waste the cream and the small amount of phytoestrogen for a short time shouldn't affect you too much. I will have to leave it up to you, but you will need to increase the amount if you do. I recommend 100-200mg/day, so to achieve 100mg/day you would need to use 5ml of cream (1tsp) or 10ml cream (2tsp) for the 200mg. I wish it were possible to tell women how much they each need, but I can't, we're all so different. If you do increase the amount of progesterone, please read this page on Oestrogen Dominance first, as it can occur. You might like to see our page on Menopause too. Please consider having a vitamin D test done, a lack of this effects the thyroid, and it could be this is all you need to right it. A low level also reduces the benefits of progesterone, plus it can cause hypoglycaemia and Insulin Resistance. For more info on vitamin D please see the Vitamin D council and GrassrootsHealth websites. This is an excellent video to watch too, see here. Take care Wray
Apr 18, 2011
 While you wait for your order of NatPro
by: Wray

Hi Eve Thanks for your excellent comments, yet again! I do understand your feelings about not adding an oestrogen, but I don't like waste! And feel the low level shouldn't effect Bren too much. But as I'm so behind in answering queries, she's probably followed your advice! Take care Wray

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