Total Hysterectomy and on HRT

by Krista
(Lakeland FL)

I am 36 years of age. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy in 2006, and since then have been taking Premarin 1.25 mg/day.

I have noticed weight gain, cravings of more foods, and binge eating. Even though I was told that I wouldnt gain weight, I have >10lbs. I was told that it was not necessary to take progesterone because my uterus is gone.

I take my Premarin faithfully without question but still need a better explaination why progesterone is not needed. How could I benefit from progesterone supplement? What are the side effects/ what harm could it do if taken with my Premarin? Do I still need progesterone? I am well aware of the dangers of taking Premarin, but would progesteron increase these risk?

Is the progesterone necessary?

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HRT and progesterone
by: Wray

Hi Krista. Oestrogen does cause an upset in blood sugar. This is one of the reasons farmers give it to cattle... it makes them eat more. Oestrogen also increases fat cells, good for farmers not for women! Fat cells generate more oestrogen, so a vicious cycle is started.

Oestrogen is also known to cause insulin resistance. This, amongst other things, can cause binge eating, tiredness, weight gain. Progesterone helps to correct an imbalance in blood sugar and it cannot increase fat cells. Oestrogen and only oestrogen stimulates cells to grow, hence it's danger. Without progesterone there is nothing to stop it stimulating the cells in your breasts.

Another study on the increased risks has just been released in Germany, link below. So no harm or adverse side affects would occur using progesterone with Premarin, although I would prefer you did not use HRT. Everything in the body works in balance, there is always an opposing force or bio-chemical to maintain this. Muscles, hormones, minerals, neurotransmitters, they must work in pairs. To give only oestrogen and not progesterone will cause an imbalance.

Unfortunately they are over 90 oestrogen mimics on this planet now. We can't avoid them. In our food, air, water, the skin care we rub all over ourselves, and more. We all have an overload of oestrogen, hence the need for progesterone. What we need is organic food and skin care, clean air and water, then there would be no need for supplemental progesterone! Take care Wray

International Journal of Cancer 2008, DOI 10.1002/ijc.23655
Risk of Different Histological Types of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer by Type and Regimen of Menopausal Hormone Therapy.
http://www.dkfz.de/en/presse/pressemitteilungen/2008/dkfz_pm_08_32.php

Endocrine disruptors:
Our Stolen Future
http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/index.htm

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Hi Krista. Oestrogen does cause an upset in blood sugar. This is one of the reasons farmers give it to cattle... it makes them eat more. Oestrogen also increases fat cells, good for farmers not for women! Fat cells generate more oestrogen, so a vicious cycle is started. Oestrogen is also known to cause insulin resistance. This, amongst other things, can cause binge eating, tiredness, weight gain. Progesterone helps to correct an imbalance in blood sugar and it cannot increase fat cells. Oestrogen and only oestrogen stimulates cells to grow, hence it's danger. Without progesterone there is nothing to stop it stimulating the cells in your breasts. Another study on the increased risks has just been released in Germany, link below. So no harm or adverse side affects would occur using progesterone with Premarin, although I would prefer you did not use HRT. Everything in the body works in balance, there is always an opposing force or bio-chemical to maintain this. Muscles, hormones, minerals, neurotransmitters, they must work in pairs. To give only oestrogen and not progesterone will cause an imbalance. Unfortunately they are over 90 oestrogen mimics on this planet now. We can't avoid them. In our food, air, water, the skin care we rub all over ourselves, and more. We all have an overload of oestrogen, hence the need for progesterone. What we need is organic food and skin care, clean air and water, then there would be no need for supplemental progesterone! Take care Wray International Journal of Cancer 2008, DOI 10.1002/ijc.23655 Risk of Different Histological Types of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer by Type and Regimen of Menopausal Hormone Therapy. http://www.dkfz.de/en/presse/pressemitteilungen/2008/dkfz_pm_08_32.php Endocrine disruptors: Our Stolen Future http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/index.htm

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