New to Progesterone Cream

by Jessie
(Australia)

Hello

First of all THANK YOU so much for this website - I am blown away by how much information and support is provided.

I am new to bioidentical progesterone (approx 3wks in) and I am a little bit confused by all of the conflicting information. I am based in Australia and have read the free eBook "Natural Progesterone The World’s Best Kept Secret" by Jenny Birdsey and she is adamant that progesterone must be taken with phytoestrogens because they are (to use her wording) a "pigeon pair"... based on this advice I ordered a phytoestrogen cream and some evening primrose oil capsules. After reading through your website and forum posts, I am thinking now I should not start taking them.

For some context I am 43yo and have done saliva tests that indicate I am estrogen dominant. My cycles have shortened to 24-25days (used to be 30+ days) and I have always have horrid PMS (especially breast tenderness), my lifelong insomnia has worsened and I have gained several kilos without changing my diet (I eat organic, 95% home cooked meals). I've been living with post-viral fatigue/CFS for years and have had moderate success with high quality compounded supplements and lifestyle adjustments, but after a stressful incident some months ago my hormones went from not-great to totally haywire and my fatigue is back with a vengeance.

Progesterone cream dosage wise, I am waiting on more cream to arrive so am not currently able to take the required minimum amount (100-200mg). Praying the bottles arrive soon... the festive season has delayed things significantly.

Any help and advice greatly appreicated and thank you again!

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