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The answers provide detailed information which I have compiled from thousands of questions coming either through the website or by email over the past several years (the 'Index of Symptoms' link in the left navbar is also a good information 'finder').

  1. Can progesterone help with Conception and Fertility problems?

  2. Can progesterone help recovery from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

  3. Does progesterone therapy get rid of Endometriosis?

  4. Does progesterone cause Cancer?

  5. Can progesterone help reduce or get rid of Fibroids?

  6. What side effects or adverse symptoms are caused by progesterone and experienced as symptoms of Estrogen Dominance?

  7. What effect does progesterone have on candida?

  8. When and how should progesterone cream be used?

  9. Can progesterone help with anxiety attack symptoms?

  10. What is the best way to come off HRT?

  11. How can I come off antidepressants?

  12. Are there any misconceptions or false beliefs about progesterone?

  13. Can progesterone provide the base for an effective pimple and acne cream?


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Progesterone + placenta encapsulation and breastfeeding  
Hi there! I’m 9 days postpartum and my milk supply has gone down. I’m doing 200mg of progesterone cream split into twice a day and I started taking my …

Fibrocystic Breast Question 
Hi! I just want to double check - I have the fibrocystic lumps that become more prominent during pms stage. I've been using the natpro. I don't have too …

Topical Prometrium  
Anyone know if Prometrium is effective used topically? How much would I absorb? Some say progesterone needs to be combined with Vitamin E to absorb and …

Traveling overseas 
HI! I just started using Natpro. This may seem like a silly question but I can't find this answer on this site so - If I'm traveling overseas, (Indonesia) …

Maintenance with a cycle 
Would it be recommended to stay on a dose of 100mg to 200mg to maintain progesterone levels with a menstrual cycle? Or is that only for someone who is …

Vitamin D for heavy bleeding 
Hi can anyone tell me if Vitamin D will thin blood too much. I'm afraid to take it since I am dealing with heavy bleeding and blood is very thin. I have …

3% or 10% creams 
Is there a difference between percentages of creams? I assume higher percentages are available by other companies to avoid using so much cream at once. …

Still worse symptoms  
Hi there-Dionna here again on behalf of my daughter. We need a little more advice. She is definitely on a roller coaster which has been very rough …

Gut pain  
Hello. I am struggling to resolve a recurring issue whereby every time I increase my progesterone cream my gut flares with acid reflux, severe indigestion …

From prescription bioidentical progesterone pills to over-the-counter cream experience 
I was told I had osteopenia, so I went to a doctor who prescribed bioidentical hormones. The doctor did the usual blood tests, including hormone tests …

Progesterone Cream round 2 - Breakthrough bleeding... is this normal or is my dose too high? 
Since my mid teens or so, I can remember having a troublesome reproductive system. Irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, large clots, painful cramps and GI …

Progesterone and sore nipple  
I’ve been here a couple of times asking about questions for progesterone therapy. I am on 75mg of oral progesterone, and have been on it for about a month …

Long history of Oestrogen Dominance  
Hi, I’m hoping someone is still answering queries on this site as I can’t find any recent responses? I’ve been a follower of this site and a believer …

Side affects 
Hi I'm trying very hard at progesterone therapy. Following all the guidance on dose etc. I get relief from my estrogenic symptoms from 150mg cream. …

Discovery of ovarian cyst in post menopause... 
Hello, I just discover today by ultrasound done that I have an ovarian cyst in menopause( 2 years)...I was wondering what can caused this to happen?? …

Is progesterone lowering my milk supply??? 
Hi there, my twins are 7 months old. I tested my progesterone and it’s very low. My hair has been falling out since they were 3 months old and there’s …

Can progesterone cream help me? 
Man 57 on trt for 4 years (since July 2019). Take 10 mg micronized DHEA and 10 mg micronized Pregnenelone every day. Take 60 mg test enth. e6d. Last …

Vertigo 
Hello, What is the connection between progesterone and vertigo/disequilibrium? Just turned 56 and OB said I’m in perimenopause/close to menopause; still …

Could fainting in perimenopause be hormonal? 
I’m 52 and nearing (I think!) menopause, but not there yet. Relevant history: hysterectomy at age 49 due to chocolate cyst on right ovary. Kept left …

Finding the right dose in MENOPAUSE 
I feel uncertain about knowing how to find the ideal dose during menopause, and how to know when to increase or decrease over time? What symptoms should …

Turbulence 
I'm 50 and using around 600ml of progesterone cream a day to manage hot flushes, insomnia and heavy periods. I slowly increased to this high dose over …

Help, I need some advice 
I am 61 years old and am feeling that good. My primary care doctor sent me to see a hormone specialist and let me tell you that I am not happy with the …

Progesterone levels  
Hi I’m taking progesterone cream 1,000mg+ because my levels are low but it feels like they aren’t really coming up I take 10k iu vitamin d daily and eat …

Restarting BHRT. Feel great except for swollen and painful breasts 
Hello fellow travelers. I’m 61, post-menopause for 15-10 years. Was diagnosed with osteopenia. Active. Cycling, yoga, walking, weights etc. …

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41 and in menopause and hair loss 
I am 41 years old and have not had a period in 6 months. My main concerns are early menopause and hair loss. I have a history of PCOS and hypothyroidism. …

Julie  
Hi, I am 55, and my periods stopped at age 51. I had an easy time of it all and was really lucky throughout my reproductive life. I am currently experiencing …

Hawthorn and Hawthorn Extract cause of bleeding/spotting? 
I just started using Hawhtorn and Harthorn Extract for heart palpitations. It has helped, but now I had an early period and have been spotting for 13 …

One year.... 
Hi Joy, Before my question, I just wanted to say that, as always, I appreciate you and your time spent helping us. I've written in a couple of times …

Topical Creams create bolus amount of hormones??? 
https://www.menopausepower.com/mm-10-topical-administration-the-rub-with-creams-and-gels/?inf_contact_key=05ee8730bf741b310a8f445006173ed4680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 …

Help non stop bleeding 
I am 60 years old and have been on Bioidentical HRT since 2011 and non non Bioidentical Hrt from 1997. I have uterine fibroids and had a polyp removed …

P:E ratio still low, low testosterone. 
Hello, i 25 years old and am taking 400 mg of Progesterone since 8 months and a lot of my many symptoms improved but I also didn't have a period since …

Zinc side effects? 
Hi I have estrogen D in the process of getting better im using cream at high dose my vit d levels are great. I’ve been reading this site about ED and how …

Nell 
Hello, I have been using progesterone creme for 8 months now with 100 mg daily. I'm 43 and periods are erratic. It's been 2 months without a period and …

Hot Flashes continue and seem to be intensifying 
Hello, I have a question about hot flashes. I am 54 and I haven't had my period for 3 cycles now and I have been hit with hot flashes since shortly after …

Unbalanced the other way  
Hi I wonder if you can help. I am oerimrnopausal, 45 years old. I was taking progesterone cream, as recommended, but I was suffering from higher estrogen …

Is there a limit for absorption? 
Hi I am taking a high dose of progesterone around 2,000mg and I’m just wondering if there is a limit on how much topical progesterone can be absorbed at …

Progesterone/E2 ratio at Menopause too high... 
Hello, Just received hormonal/salivary test report and was surprise of the results... 48 years old woman with no periods since one year now. I supplement …

Is progesterone therapy a lifelong necessity? 
A Google search landed me on this website using keywords “progesterone keratosis pilaris.” I have had KP since childhood. The only time I have been completely …

Help again.  
I wrote to Wray a little bit ago about my withdrawal from progesterone. It’s been almost a month off of progesterone, and I was doing fine, but I have …

Progesterone Questions that I can't seem to find answers to on your site 
Hi I've been using natural progesterone cream for about a year and a half and have slowly been increasing the amount I'm using. I'm 45 and have been …

Natpro along with Bi-esr cream?? 
Hello, Yes, I have a question! I am a woman of 55 years old, living in The Netherlands. I use NATPRO for several years now and I am very satisfied! …

Can’t get normal after progesterone shortage 
Hi Joy, I’m 41, I’ve been using natpro for maybe 8-10 months now. My ratio when starting was 8:1, so I was in bad shape. I did great on the cream and …

Estrogen levels - help 
Hellohile e Can you help me??? I'm 46. Since starting natural progesterone cream 2 months ago at 300mg, I've just had my bloods taken and my progesterone …

Menopause and progesterone  
Hi. I am going through, and praying quickly, menopause. And I am hypothyroid as well. The worst! Anyway my doctor just put me on progesterone which I …

Age 52, still getting periods despite high-dose bioidentical progesterone 
Hello all, I have been using natural progesterone at about 500 mg per day for perimenopausal symptoms (anxiety, insomnia, night sweats, heart palpitations, …

Is this normal?  
Hey. Just looking for some advice. I'm really suffering. Firstly, is it normal for an increased dose of progesterone cream to increase estrogenic symptoms …

Progesterone withdrawal?  
Hi everyone! I was postpartum and having a ton of problems with my hormones, and I knew that was what it was, and I went to my OBGYN and she wanted …

Please help my understanding.  
Please could anyone help me? I've been using 3% progesterone cream since January. My doctor told me to start low, so I did, but I kept feeling worse. I've …

Fluctuations  
Hello. I am wondering how progesterone therapy works to stop fluctuations as it exerts no actual control over estrogen levels? I'm on perimenopause …

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Ear fullness  
Hello. I'm looking for advice on my situation. I am 46 years old, been perimenopausal for a long time and had some really disturbing symptoms. My …

Calcium d glucarate  
Hey I've started taking calcium d glucarate as an extra to try and help with my ED. I'm already taking 300mg progesterone cream. I have taken 550mg …

Dr. Lam's advice seems to complete disagree with Dr. Lee's and this website's advice 
If anyone running this website has time, I'd love for you to address what Dr. Lam says in this article: https://www.drlamcoaching.com/nem-therapy/hormonal/serious-pro …

Worse before better 
I'm a little confused with the worse before better statement. I started out on low doses of cream and I instantly got increased symptoms which eventually …

Constant low level nausea 
Hello. As my title suggests I have low level nausea constantly since increasing my dose to 300mg prog cream - 2 months ago. My pms was still really …

Ovulation woes 
Since starting progesterone cream at 100mg each month my ovulation has become more problematic. I get ovulation pain. This is normal for me but now …

Increased dose - feeling horrible  
I understand progesterone therapy can make things worse in the beginning, bug is it normal for this to happen after I have upped my dose? I'm perimenopausal …

Progesterone for infertility  
This website is an amazing treasure trove of information! I'm grateful to have found it as my husband and I are trying to conceive (TTC) our 3rd child. …

Twice a day 100 mg application  
So, I read that the progesterone should be applied a minimum of twice a day. I was putting 100 mg on at night, but that's it and had improved sleep and …

Just got my IUD removed  
Hello! I am 27 years old and just got my hormonal IUD (Kyleena) removed yesterday. I was getting “dry” periods on it where I would ovulate with a deficient …

Switching from Progesterall to Natpro 
Hello! I've been using Dr. Lee's Progesterall for about 10 years and now find out they've stopped making it. I started out at 300mg/day, but have decreased …

Progesterone makes me dizzy at higher doses  
Hi I am in perimenopause and was using 100mg progesterone cream at 3% but I felt I needed quite a bit more. So I took a large increase to 300mg. 3 days …

Periods getting worse  
Hello. I hope you can help. Ive built up very slowly with progesterone cream. I take it every day as I'm in perimenopause. Was on 50mg, then 100mg and …

Dreadful low mood 
Hi Can you explain why progesterone cream is giving me terribly low moods? I'm at 250mg of the 3% cream as you recommend. Each day my mood slumps and, …

Still symptomatic  
Hi. I've been on 200mg cream as recommended for my perimenopause. This is my second cycle and I am still symptomatic. For example I am due my period …

Ray Peat Advice on Progesterone Cycling 
Hi. I just listened to Ray Peat advise that progesterone should always be cycled from about 2 days after ovulation until day one of a woman’s period. He …

High progesterone blood levels  
Hello, I am 25 years old and have been using 400 mg of Natpro for a little over a month now. A lot of my psychological symptoms improved and I feel …

200mg 
Hi. Just looking for some support. I'm in peri menopause. 47.still get regular periods but awful estrogen dom symptoms. I started on 100mg progesterone …

Grumpier and grumpier  
Hello. Looking for advice. I'm currently using 3% cream trying to balance my hormones. I'm trying to increase up to 200mg but each time I increase I …

Mood swings / pms 
Hi I've been taking 100mg progesterone cream - the 3% as suggested. I'm getting bad mood swings and especially pre menstrually. Would this suggest …

Ovulation 
Hey I'm on progesterone therapy. At 200mg my ovulation doesn't happen - I'm just wondering what happens to my estrogen then??? Does it still rise? Does …

Exhaustion  
Since upping my 3% cream from 100mg to 150mg I've been suffering from extreme exhaustion. Is this just my body needs time to settle??? Why exhaustion …

Wild yam progesterone: weight gain/breast pain  
I have low progesterone and just started taking pharmaceutical progesterone from wild yams. It's supposed to be taken during days 15-25 of my cycle. …

Lower back ache.  
Hi I've just upped my prog to 200mg since I was getting lots of increased estrogenic su otimscat lower dose. Since upping, things have got better but …

New member with questions 
Hi folks, I have been using Estradiol for a couple of years now to deal with the incontinence, UTIs and dry vagina that came on when I went through …

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Soy vs progesterone vs blood clots 
I was on the pill until age 55. Went thru mild menopause, fell in love with soy products until just past 60 and I started having mild vaginal bleeding …

When to stay avd when to up dose?  
Hello I'm quite confused. I'm in peri menopause. Taking 100mg prog cream for the last month. Had an awful month of bad symptoms. I'm unclear if I should …

Random bleeding 
I've recently increased my prog cream to 150mg. On a lower dose my periods still came regularly. But I was still suffering from ED symptoms, so I increased. …

Pms 
I've been taking 150mg prog cream as recommended. This is month 2 and my pms has just hit worse than when I take nothing. Why is prog making my pms worse??? …

Acne? 
Hello, I am taking 400 mg of Natpro/day since 3 weeks and I think it is going well so far. I have acne on my back and wondered if my estrogen dominance …

Dryness  
I've been on progesterone cream for a few months, working up slowly. I've finally got to a dose that has made my estrogen dominance symptoms subside. I …

Weird pressure behind nose  
OK, this is weird. Can you help? I've been suffering for years with this and I've finally concluded it is hormonal. So I get a really weird pressure …

Low mood 
I'm 3 weeks into my progesterone therapy. 150mg cream. It is giving me very low moods. I've heard progesterone affects mood. Is it not right for me??? …

Cycle confusion  
Having just started 100mg 3% cream this month, I'm confused about how it will affect my period. Will I still get a bleed??? I thought progesterone stopped …

Headaches  
Hi. Low dose progesterone I'm OK with, but it's not solving all my symptoms, so I upped my dose to 150mg 10 day's ago and since then I'm getting lots of …

Progesterone in pill form on skin 
Hi my name is Ashley and I use progesterone cream but it’s quite pricey and I take a pretty high dose I am wondering if it’s effective to use prescription …

Worsening at the beginning? 
Hi, I am 25 years old and had to deal with many symptoms over the last years. (anxiety, hot flushes, acne, dry skin, irritability, extreme mood changes, …

Wow. I felt it.  
Hello. So I took my first 30mg dose of 3% cream yesterday. Within 10 mins I was sleepy and bloated. Woke today with a really bad headache. Is it …

Should we take breaks from progesterone cream?  
I'm not clear if I should be taking progesterone cream all month, or break for a period? The cream stops my periods.150mg per day, split doses. Is this …

Surgical menopause  
Hi, I started menopause 12 years ago. I was put on HRT, oestrogen & utrogeston(not sure I have spelt that right) The utogeston made me feel crazy so I …

Progesterone help 
I am 34 years old, last year i was struggling with hormonal acne, sleep issues, not able to lose weight, some anxiety. So in August 2021 I had my hormone …

Extremely high progesterone  
I’m 32 years old and have been struggling with weight gain and full body bloating for several months, now. I have a very clean diet which is organic and …

increase dose or take a break? 
Thank you so much for all the info on this site! It's literally been a Godsend. I'm 49, perimenopausal, started using Progesta 10% cream 6 months ago in …

Is it enough? 
Hello, I'm 42 and am I Perimennapause with irregular periods coming more frequently. While trying to lose my last 10 pounds, I went on a 1200 calorie …

high estrogen, no detectable progesterone, low libido, hair loss, ed, gyne, sleep problems... 
Hello, I'm lost in this, I found our website after searching about my lab results (shown below) TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL, MS= 700 250-1100 (ng/dL) TESTOSTERONE, …

So sick on progesterone 
I am feeling so ill. I'm on low dose progesterone cream. 25mg. It stimulates my estrogen and I feel so ill. I know the advice is to take a, higher dose, …

Cramping 
Hi, I am 42 with PCOS and a 5mm fibroid and excess estradiol. I just started using Natpro. I'm 2 cycles in. I'm only using the Natpro from ovulation …

How long does estrogen stimulation last?  
If someone finds the side affects of increasing prog too much, and chooses to wait it out at a lower dose - do the estrogen stimulation effects calm down??? …

Shaky and aggitated  
Why do I feel shaky and aggitated after taking my progesterone? I jump at the slightest thing.

Progesterone cream causes my sinuses to flair  
Hi Not sure what's going on here. Every time I increase my progesterone dose, I get a sinus inflammatory flair up - so I feel I have sinusitus. If …

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33 and using cream all month? 
Hello! I have terrible insomnia as well as many other symptoms of low progesterone listed on your website. I started using a wild yam cream before finding …

How to calculate ratio to determine estrogen dominance using E3G and PDG? 
Good afternoon, I’ve been using an at-home hormone tracker which uses urine analysis. E3G is in ng/ml and PDG is in ug/ml. Can someone please provide …

Progesterone levels  
Hi. I've been taking 100mg progesterone cream for 3 months (split twice a day) . Just had my blood tested and my progesterone has gone from 3.5 nmol/l …

What is the optimal estrogen level during the follicular phase of your cycle if you are TTC? 
Good morning, I have tested "positive" for estrogen dominance but that was on Day 6-7 AFTER ovulation. I;m trying to figure out what my estrogen levels …

Can I wean off progesterone cream and maintain my progesterone levels naturally?  
Hi-I’m wondering if the cream can help the body increase pg levels naturally or does it just mask the problem? In other words, doesn’t the cream just act …

Progesterone making me grumpy.  
Hi. I'm up to 150mg as per the instructions. Been here for 2 months. I've had a rough time with estrogen kicking back but finally that's all calmed. Instead …

Timing confusion  
Hi. I was doing 150mg cream, but I was really struggling with possible ED symptoms. I am due bloods and a consult, with a view to perhaps upping the …

Questions About Prometrium 
I'm 51 and am nearing menopause (only 1 period in the past year). I've had some hot flashes and night sweats, but nothing debilitating. My biggest issue …

What is an optimal E2 level in the luteal phase if you are considering trying to get pregnant? 
Hi-I started taking DIM in the Fall when my E2 levels were too high and my PG levels low. I added a progesterone cream recently and my PG is now 14 …

kathleen 
hi i have a 70 year old husband who is suffering from short term memory loss. his progesterone level is .2 via a blood test. i have been studying this …

Thank you 
I don't have a question so much as I just wanted to say thank you. I've been dealing with hormonal issues since I had kids (12 years ago) and I couldn't …

Calcium d glucarate  
I'm experiencing severe estrogen kickback from my 200mg dose of cream. Would calcium d glucarate help to removed the estrogen?

Clarification 
Hello, I don’t have a story you haven’t heard before. I just want to give you some background, so that an appropriate dosage of Natpro can be suggested …

Dose increase symptoms  
Hi, can you help??? I'm following all the processes as described. My prog to estrogen ratio is very low at 10:1. Every time I increase my dose of …

Is it ok to use more then 200 mg of progesterone cream? Low progesterone is making it impossible to lose weight.  
Hi-I'm having trouble with dosing. I'm in my 40s, had bloodwork done and my pg/e2 ratio came back as UNDER 100, low progesterone. Slightly high estrogen. …

How much progesterone cream to use? 
Hi-I had my estradiol and progesterone levels checked on day 21 of my cycle. I am 44. My estradiol levels came back as 166 and my progesterone level came …

Progesterone cream making me woozy and sick.  
Hi I've started progesterone cream for ED. My progesterone is very low, estrogen is normal. I'm 45. Been feeling dreadful for years. I am taking …

Does progesterone help reduce the size of large fibroids >10cm ? 
My wife has endometriosis and large fibroids. She had endometriosis excision in 2014 and no longer suffers from endometriosis pain. She takes a number …

Low progesterone or estrogen? 
I’m 43 and went through chemotherapy/radiation almost 8 years ago resulting in crazy cycles. I had continuous cycles for almost 6 months and started taking …

Advice/Help 
I am 46 years old. I have regular periods but suffer from terrible PMS which is why I decided to try progesterone cream. I am using pro relief balance …

Low libido and hair loss 
Hi I am 53 years old and have been using progesterone and NatPro to balance my symptoms for the past 6 years. Until I found your site and progesterone …

Can you build up a tolerance to Progesterone Cream? 
Hello, I was wondering if your body builds up a tolerance to Progesterone. When I told my doctor that I use around 500mg of progesterone cream daily (which …

PCOS & TTC with Progesterone 
Hi everyone, I'm 32 and just started trying to conceive with my husband. I've had PCOS for a while now and pretty irregular periods. Sometimes skip 3 months, …

When to take progesterone when cycles are irratic? 
I am two months shy of 50 years old. I started on 200mg of compounded progesterone in July. Over the past year, my cycle has been extremely irratic (shortest …

Lory 
My 13 year old granddaughter has severe headaches . I purchased your cream and have her using 1pump every evening. The headaches went away and she was …

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Oral Progesterone? 
I'm 51 years old, night sweats and hot flashes have begun, and I'm barely having a period anymore (I went 6 months without one and then had one 2 months …

Low progesterone or estrogen? 
I'm 52, after a sudden 3 month bout of stress I have not had a period fro 7 weeks and have terrible anxiety all day and night giving me insomnia. I haven't …

Mammogram and Hormone Test Results 
Hi Joy, I've communicated back and forth with you about my persistent ovarian cysts and I'm currently increasing my dosage of progesterone cream as …

Uterine polyp  
I have a uterine polyp of less than 1cm. A fibroid of 1cm (outside the uterus and very tiny so not affecting conception). I have been wanting to use progesterone …

Follow To My Previous Question - RE: Persistent Ovarian Cysts 
Hello Joy, Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions! I'm strongly considering going ahead and upping my dosage of progesterone …

Left side pains of 15 years gone! Questions about brown spotting & dosage from now on 
Hello all, I (44 years/female) have been using Natpro at a rather high dosage (600mg per day, every day continuously) to help with my low progesterone/perimenopause …

Persistent Ovarian Cysts 
I've been using natural progesterone cream along with supplements, lifestyle changes and exercise in hopes of shrinking/completely getting rid of simple …

Plz answer honestly 
Hi how are you i m Khurram from Pakistan I m just like those men who want to increase their breast size,but I Donnt want any fertility problem ,I have …

Maz/Pearl 
I have been on NatPro a few months now, 4-5. Initially all good, seemed to lose lots of water bloat etc. Post meno 3 years, + I never suffered with hot …

Recurring polyp & fibroids 
Hi all, 37 y/o female here no kids (yet, I am hopeful)...I am so happy to have found this site. I've been following the work of Ray Peat for about 8 years. …

Lost in labyrinth of progestogen 
Progestogen helped me so much but now I am lost in what is happening to my body and how I can navigate into a better place. Background: I a 41 yr old …

Progesterone pregnancy and post birth 
Hello, My daughter is 30 years old and has recently had her breech baby delivered by c section. She is recovering well physically. However, …

Progesterone after menopause? 
Hello, I’ve used Natpro for almost 8 years. It’s been wonderful for sleep. I now am officially through menopause, and I’m wondering what the thoughts …

5-Alpha Reductase 
I have been taking finasteride for years for BPH and to keep my DHT under control. In your website you say "research has found that progesterone is a …

Dry eyes and mouth 
I have been using other progesterone creams for awhile now and was getting results but not what I thought I should be getting. I ordered Natpro and received …

Metallic taste 
I have been in menopause for 1.3 years, and I'm still having frequent hot flashes. So this morning I started Natpro - a full pump when I woke up and a …

WILD YAM & PERERIA MAURIFICA 
Sorry for any name confusion on my previous posts. When my cycle finally stopped about two years ago. I started taking Wild Yam and also tried Praria …

What do you think of this? 
Having just started a few weeks in on progesterone therapy, I find this video and advice that contradicts everything about progesterone. I would love …

First dose of Natpro today! 
Hello lovely people Having discovered that protesterone might be my answer through various YouTube vids. Here I am, grateful to find this wonderful …

Progesterone and Prostate Cancer 
My brother has prostate cancer and has been treated with a reduction in Testosterone (ADT therapy) as well as radiation treatments. He is suffering from …

Frequent Bleeding After Starting Natural Progesterone Cream Two Months Ago 
In 2019, I had a little bit of spotting after I'd exercise, so I went to my PCP, had full bloodwork, hormones checked and a transvaginal ultrasound which …

Progesterone for Endometriosis - advice needed 
I'm really hoping someone out there has some insight into what I should do. To begin, I am 48 years old and I have had severe endometriosis my entire …

Does progesterone affect oral gum tissue? 
Does progesterone cream therapy increase gingivitis and gum tissue deterioration? I have used progesterone cream for years and am planning to increase …

periods every 2 weeks. 
Hi, I started using a natural progesterone cream 6 months ago. Felt great, decreased bloating, hairloss and hot flashes. Unfortunately, started having …

Progesterone every day? 
I'm 38, I think my issues started with the odd anovulatory cycles and the protesting pill which I was on for 6 months, but I stopped more than a year ago. …

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PALPITATIONS ON PROGESTERONE CREAM 
I'm 38, non diabetic, don't eat gluten sugar and carbs come from veggies for me, I cook everything from scratch. I had cortisol tested twice in the last …

Does progesterone suppress testosterone and natural pubescent development in boys? 
I'm very interested in trying progesterone for my 8 year old son. He struggles with adhd and I'm very hesitant to put him on medication without first exhausting …

I'm confused how much progesterone to try, regular cycles but perimeno? 
I'm 45 with adnemyosis, thickening of the uterus. I gained weight this year and cannot lose, anxiety, hair loss. I cannot figure out if I do the day 8 …

I have told my story on here before. 
Hi .... just wondered if you have had women that use progesterone but it doesn't help? I have used Natpro and every kind of progesterone on the market...shots …

Estrogen or progesterone??? Thats the big question 
I have one Dr tell me to take estrogen for my heart, minimum 1mg up to 2mg per day. I have heart attack/stints in the family. I have been told my lipoprotein …

Insomnia and anxiety am I not taking enough? 
Hi I just started taking natural progesterone cause mine was low and I started taking about 100mg a day and I felt good during the day no weird symptoms …

IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN HEMOCHROMATOSIS, PROGESTERONE, & ESTROGEN? 
Recently I was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Hemochromatosis. This genetic condition allows the body to absorb too much iron. It affects every …

Should I continue using DIM 
51 years I started taking DIM 300mg for past 1.5 years. I now read that actually I am short of progesterone. Should I continue to take DIM? As per site …

Trying to reach customer service 
Hello, I'm sorry to have to do this, but I've sent a couple emails to the customer service inbox, and I haven't heard a reply. Could someone please …

Do I stop progresterone for my cycle to start? 
I am new to taking progesterone at this time. I did begin taking it with my 2nd pregnancy as we had a miscairrage prior, likely to low progesterone that …

Hormone imbalances and ongoing issues 
Hi, before I fell pregnant with my son I had low progesterone which gave me the symptoms of high oestrogen. Lumps in breast, moody, water retention etc. …

Bio Identity Creams 
Hello Dear, I'm writing to get some answers to my issues...I have taken bio-identity creams for the last 10 yrs, and have been truly satisfied. My doc …

Progesterone for peri-menopause anxiety  
Hi All I started using bio-identical progesterone cream (self diagnosed as oestrogen dominant) in May, it really helped my overall feelings of anxiety …

Could help with test results 
Hello. At the beginning of the year I experienced a lot of stress and with Covid and a lockdown for 3 months in Europe got worse. I'm experience fatigue, …

Hormone levels 
Hi! I have hormone testing done, But I don’t know how to read them. I am concerned about excess estrogen, because I am slow COMT. I have used DIM in the …

Please help understand lab results 
Hello, I have always suspected that I am estrogen dominant, because of constant breast-swelling before my cycle, and severe migraines on day 1 or day …

Just a question as I have told my story on here before. 
Hi Joy, I just recently heard of progesterone resistance. I don't recall reading anything about it here. So was wondering what your input is? I have …

Help please 
I am 47 and recently tested my hormone levels via blood at 13 days post period: Progesterone: 6700 pg/ml Estradiol: 196 pg/ml Free testosterone: 2.3 …

Lab test results 
Hello, I recently took a serum Estriol and Progesterone test 10 days before my expected cycle. I'm 53 years old and still have cycles about every 28 …

Lab results 
Hello, I had serum lab results of 34pg for estradiol and 0.4 for progesterone . I’m 53 years old still get period but they’re lighter and shorter …

60 years old went off biodentical hormones. now having all kinds of issue's  
I had a complete hysterectomy at 38, in March when I turned 60, I went off Bio-identical hormones. It is now Sep, and I am having vision problems, Peripheral …

Doctor was keeping me on overly low progesterone 
I feel like this site saved me. I've been suffering from severe insomnia and anxiety. My doctor put the fear of god into me about using more than 200 mg …

Eager to try the progesterone  
I have developed extremely dry skin all over, even my scalp. I have regular ish periods but wake at night a lot with sweats and needing the loo. I’m …

Oral Progesterone Stopped Working 
I'm 34 years old and I've never had a normal period. I was on birth control pills all through high school and college. When I was 24 I decided I didn't …

Lory 
I am on 2mg of Estrogen per day in capsule form and 200mg of Progesterone in capsule form. The dr said I need the estrogen to fight heart disease and alzheimer's. …

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Prometrium for sleep? 
Hello, I am 40, after pregnancy 8 years ago I crashed and got so much fatigue that I could barely take care of myself an my baby. Since then I tried …

Bleeding and cramping 
Hello, I posted in previous posts... I used 200mg of cream through my period this cycle and I had heavy bleeding and then it slowly stopped. On day 5 …

Can’t order outside of the USA 
Hi can anyone help or advise what is happening on the order site please? When checking out it says the merchant can only ship to USA? Many thanks

Sore breasts 
Hello I’ve been using Smokey mountain naturals progesterone cream since my last period. I am 53 years old and get my cycle every 28 days. I use about 140-160mg …

Progesterone, Stress, Menopause, Heart Palpitations 
I am 65 years old, and have been using Progesterone Cream (20 mg once a day) for about 15 years, 5 days on, 2 days off. This has kept me pretty balanced …

Confused 
My girlfriend was diagnosed with PCOS last June and put on BC and metformin. She took these June and July with horrible side effects. After the 2 months, …

Perimenopause/meonpause 
Hello...more questions...I'm 53 years old still menstruating (but not sure if I'm ovulating) So once a woman is in perimenopause why is Progesterone the …

Progesterone cream with no breaks 
Hello, I am 53 years old and have my period every 27-29 days. My symptoms include: Insomnia Heavy menstrual bleeding with cramps Migraines a week …

Post partum depression /anxiety 
I have been suffering from insomnia and anxiety since I had my baby June 27, 2019. I have it all month long, but it gets worse around my period. Some other …

How Much In A Pump? 
I just received my Natpro & have a dosing question - is a pump considered pushing the pump down as far as it goes (until it won't go any further), or just …

conundrum  
Hi- I'm 40 and just had a whole hormone panel done because I have been gaining unexplained weight and fall into estrogen dominance. Also, my progesterone …

Help with figuring out ratio and what my doctor wants me to do 
Hello, I'm 58 years old and have been in menopause for over 10 years. I have been using Natpro since June of last year. I have been using 5 pumps in the …

Birth control ruined my life 
Hello, I am a 24 year old female from the US. I have been on birth control since I was 14. I normally was either on the pill or depo vera shot. When I …

NatPro Progesterone Cream  
Hi Everyone, I just found out about Natpro cream through a youtube video that was uploaded many years ago. I am trying to found out if this cream is still …

Adrenal exhaustion or estrogen dominance 
I have been in menopause for 10 years and I also have been extremely fatigued along with a host of other symptoms. I started using Natpro in June of this …

ZRT Lab test 
Hello, I recently completed a Progesterone level test through ZRT labs and it showed I have High Progesterone (14,000) on Day 21 of 28 day cycle. I …

Syria 
Long-term effect of synthetic progestins on endometriosis

How does magnesium and d3 increase the benefits of progesterone  
Hi I hope someone can help. I have read that taking magnesium and d3 increases the benefits of progesterone but I can’t find any information on that …

Children dose 
Hello My 8 year old son has quite the anxiety and wondered what dose I could be giving him?

Gratefully, Natpro is working! 
So grateful to have found Natpro, this forum, and all of the thorough research and advice! I've dealt with all of the classic symptoms of estrogen …

I have lost so much of myself after breast cancer and postmenopause 
I am now 64 and have struggled for the last 7 years to find a balance in my life after radiation for breast cancer and menopause. I have been so depressed …

Pre-Ovulation pain that is taking away my life 
Hello Wray, While I am so happy to find your website, I am so sad it took me so long as I have been suffering with what I call “ovulation pain” for …

Overactive mind with ovulation? 
I notice that my mind seems to have more repetitive thoughts during the time in my cycle from ovulation to when my period starts. Is there anything to …

Progesterone and depression  
I am a 59 year old man and have begun using progesterone. I have read some articles that applying progesterone can cause depression. I was wondering …

Customer Support 
Hi I have been trying to contact organic products customer support via email for some time and have no response, can someone please advise? Many thanks! …

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Hormone testing 
Hi, I’ve been suffering with irregular bleeding for 18 months. Sometimes my periods last 3-4 weeks. What is the best day of my cycle to get my hormones …

Confusion 
Hello, I'm 32 years old. I started using natural bioidentical progesterone cream 3 months ago, because I think I have progesterone deficiency because …

Confused by the discovery of a bald patch on my scalp after symptoms have otherwise improved greatly 
Hello, after one and a half years of using a high dose of Natpro daily (400-600mg), I am happy to report that I have had much improvement in my symptoms. …

Was good but now bad! 
Hi Joy, I have been using transdermal progesterone cream for approx 2 years now. I had finally found a decent Intergrative Medicine GP who was willing …

Low BBT 
Can a low basil body temp be part of having low progesterone? My thyroid also has issues. I've been taking a desiccated bovine thyroid supplement for almost …

Switching to Natrol Brand 
Hello, I am 55 years old and have been using a Bioidentical cream 40 mg daily for 6 months for vaginal dryness and atrophy. It actually helped but if …

Tired of not being me 
8 years ago I opted for a full hysterectomy after finding out I was full of fibroids. Since then I only took estrogen... but now years later I’m tired, …

18 year old son having psychosis’s  
Hello, My son was diagnosed at 3 with high functioning aspergers now called asd / autism spectrum disorder. I have always treated him all natural and many …

Time frame for return of fertility after continual PC use? 
Hi there, I wondered if anyone else has experience of how long it takes for normal fertility to return after using progesterone cream continuously for …

Melasma and Progesterone Success 
Hi My sister has very pronounced melasma across her forehead. She needs to wear make up to cover it up. I have been reading up on many of the posts …

Progesterone Dosage for a 10% Cream  
Hi I have read the following on this site about the amount one should use of Progesterone cream : "Generally between 100-200mg/day of progesterone …

Right dose of progesterone  
Hello, It’s the second time I post. I currently take 800mg of progesterone and I’m still constipated (sorry TMI),crave sweets and have a big appetite, …

Progesterone at 33 to wean off anti depressants  
I have fibromyalgia and the only thing that’s helped is an antidepressant for the pain yet I don’t sleep at all. I had several estrogen dominance symptoms …

Symptoms returned  
Hi, I am 37 years old and I believe I’m in Peri-menopause (my mum and gran were both through menopause by 42 and 38). My symptoms have come in waves …

symbiotic colostrum and progesterone and post menopause 
Is it bad to take symbiotic colostrum twice a day, will it affect fibroids or hormones or have a negative effect?

Source naturals cream 
Hi I have been using source naturals progesterone cream since 8 months. Is it safe to use? Please suggest? Hope it is not soy based. Thanks.

Sleep apnea 
Hello, I am a 71 year old female recently diagnosed with mild sleep apnea (AHI index 6.4), occurring almost entirely while sleeping on my back. Medicare …

Dizziness Vertigo 
Hello, I am 51 years old, still having a menstrual cycle every 26-28 days. I use 60 mg of Emerita Progesterone cream daily and stop during my period …

Chronic Bladder infection - resistant to antibiotics 
Hi I have Chronic Bladder infection and now the bacteria is resistant to most antibiotics. I struggled with E. Coli, Strep B, Klebsiella Pneumonia …

My Oestrogen/Progesterone Ratio 
I had a hysterectomy 30 years ago when I was 32. I was on oestrogen only supplements until just over 3 months ago. I was prescribed bio-identical progesterone …

Very Confused 
I had amenorrhea for more than 10yrs and I'm currently 30. I'm obese and have high-fasting blood sugar so my endocrinologist was quick to diagnose me with …

Rhodiola nightmare  
Hi my name is Liz and I want to warn of the dangers of rhodiola. I know it is a popular supplement but for me it was a disaster as it fired up my estrogen …

Should progesterone and estrogen be tested on the same day? 
I'm 45 and suspect I have had hormone problems for most of my life. I am super emotional all of the time, but this turns into irrational anger before my …

Daily dosage-2 or 4 times per day 
Greetings, I am a 46 year old male. I have a question re. daily regimen to apply progesterone transdermally. I have tried to apply it on 2 separate …

Guidance for dizziness 
Hi- I am 31 and now 9 months postpartum. When I became pregnant I immediately felt like I was walking on a boat and dizzy 24/7. I was light sensitive, …

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Progesterone Therapy & over stimulation of more Estrogen Dominance 
Hello All, I've posted a few times now as I am meandering through peri-menopause at age 46. I've taken a DUTCH test to have an overview of my state …

Multiple estrogen dominance symtoms 
Hi This is Farah here. How are you doing joy? well I'm 32 yrs old and I have multiple symptoms of estrogen dominance like shortness of breath, heaviness …

HELP....Severe Migraines 
I started using progesterone cream a few months back for hot flashes and migraines. Now I have noticed that usually either 3 days in my menstruation cycle …

Horrific Progesterone Side Effects and Dependency, Please Someone Help Me 
I know this is long, but I am very desperate and feel that I need to at least try and write my story on here to see if anyone can help me or has gone through …

Progesterone cream, thyroid cream & adrenal support suppliments 
Can anyone tell me if it is safe to use thyroid cream as well as adrenal support supplements while also using progesterone cream?

HELP! I basically have NO progesterone 
47 year old female. It started in October (it's December 8th as I write this post). I had my first late period ever (other than pregnancy). My normal …

Please Help...Fibroids, Estrogen Dominance, Heavy Bleeding/Clots/Flooding, Fainting with blood loss and racing heart-rate  
I feel like I've tried everything and am unclear what I'm doing wrong. I've had the worst periods of my life the past 2 months and have fainted twice with …

PCOS battle, 80 lbs of weight gain, emotionally battered  
I have a history of PCOS and suspect I have had it throughout my life. I believe it is due to exposure to xenoestrogens and xenobiotics as a baby. I have …

Melasma  
I am 33 and had my hormones tested in July. I have low progesterone 32pg/mL everything else was in range. My Estradiol was 1.5pg/mL which was in range …

Progesterone & IVF 
In October, I had my 1st IVF Cycle. After transfer, I was asked to give myself progesterone in oil (PIO) injections. Immediately, I found myself losing …

Find your Individual guide for your Hormones  
Too much progesterone made my hair thin because some of progesterone can turn into testosterone. After menopause you need both progesterone and Estradiol, …

frustrated 
I am a 52yr/old female in menopause and also have osteoporosis. I have been taking progesterone drops made by my gyn for several years now, 5mg/gtt (2 …

Perimenopause and pregnancy 
Hi, I am 37 years old and I have suffered with a number of symptoms for the last two and half years that have made my life hell. I originally started with …

Nearly miraculous results for teen with PCOS but when and how to cut back? 
Hello, My 15 year old daughter has been using Natpro for about 4 months. It was tricky very early on as estrogen dominance hit hard, but we increased …

Do I need a doctor? 
HI all, I"m 36 years old with a history of hormone imbalance. For about 5 years now I've pelvic pain with cycles that can mimic pelvic pain that often …

Adenomyosis and Progesterone Dosage 
I went off the pill (after 10 years) at age 40 to try for a baby. After two miscarriages, I had a textbook pregnancy and delivered my little girl (now …

Male libido advice 
Hello there, hopefully, you guys can help a little here. I'm sorry this will be a long one, I'm trying to give you every piece of information I can think …

Progesterone causing polymenorrhea? 
I've been on progesterone cream due to self-diagnosed estrogen-dominance systems (inability to lose weight, acne, fatigue, insomnia, etc). I had been …

Progesterone Toxicity question 
Hi, I am new here. Conflicted about the use of progesterone. I have used it on and off for years and have been a big proponent but was recently made …

Serious Hormone Balancing Issues 
Hello, I am 40 years old next month and dealing with what seems to be a never-ending string of issues. I am desperate to find relief. My tubes were …

Progesterone therapy for inflammation for MS 
I am 49 years old, have had MS since I was 28. I have started a high dose vitamin d therapy for my MS and it is working wonders. I also take vit K and …

Progesterone and my hormone journey 
I would like to share my story in case others have experienced similar symptoms. I started down the progesterone cream road last November and have used …

Lory 
I was using your progesterone cream. I went to a naturopath Dr who told me to stop that it doesn't help. She put me on 400mg capsule, and estrogen along …

No period and weight gain 
I started using Napro this month on day 15, as usually I start my period on day 29 or 30. Since I started using it I have gain 13lbs. My clothes are …

Severe reaction to DIM (Migraine style headache and vomiting) could Progesterone Cream cause same effects?? 
Hello- I am a 47 year old female and have been in Perimenopause for about 5 years now. I have the basic symptoms like trouble sleeping (mainly due to …

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Large 10cm + complex ovarian cyst plus high CA-125 of 512 
Hi, My sister had been having abdominal pain prior to her period. An ultrasound last week has shown a large 10cm+ ovarian mass and a high CA-125 score …

Ablation/ Effects of Progesterone or Something Else? 
HI, At the beginning of 2018 I had an ablation and with that a host of what I believe to be hormonal problems began. I'm trying to make sense of everything …

Progesterone therapy and Lipedema 
Hi there, First of all, I want to apologize for any messy English on my part, it's not my first language and even though I understand almost everything …

Prescription from my doctor 
Hello, These are the numbers on the prescription I received from my doctor. Can you tell me what they mean? I read your numbers which seem to be different. …

Fibroids grew on progesterone cream 
Since I starting using progesterone cream March 2017 I have a rapid growth of fibroids . The first one was found July 2017 at 4cm. Now as of today I have …

Vitamin D etc 
Hi, I've been taking Femoston HRT tables for around 2 months and have seen a lot of improvement with my chronic anxiety. The Dr prescribed me this after …

Dosage for Natpro 
Hi, So I'm having trouble finding a search button to search for what has probably already been answered. If I were to go up to 400-500mg of Progesterone …

Progesterone Cream as birth control 
Just a simple question, since progesterone can suppress Ovulation can it effectively be used as Birth Control in the same manner that the Mini-Pill is …

Progesterone turns to cortisol in those with low cortisol/adrenal exhaustion 
Hi all, I'm 48 and post menopausal on estrogen and testorene cream and was on progesterone orally 100mg and started gaining weight, bloated belly after …

How to take progesterone during perimenopause 
Hi, I'll be 51 in September, and have been dealing with erratic periods for about 10 years, with it getting worse every year. Now I can go almost 3 months …

Endometriosis and bleeding going crazy since starting progesterone 
Hi, I've found similar-ish stories to mine and I think the answer is to wait a while, while I adjust to the progesterone, but spotting/bleeding every …

Natpro progesterone “source”...? 
This is my second time asking this question on here. Can someone advise me on the source of the progesterone for Natpro cream? Maybe it is posted somewhere …

How and when to change dose? 
Hello, Recently I increased my Natpro to 100mg, with that increase I noticed hair shedding like crazy. Also when I stopped for my period my hair was …

Period during Prometrium therapy?? 
Hi I am a 35yr. old female who encountered flooding period on June 26th 2018 after taking a supplement given by naturopath, glutathione. It must have …

Adenomyosis, heavier flow since starting with cream 
Hi I'm not sure really what to do as my flow and cycle have gone crazy since starting with progesterone cream. Advice and/or reassurance would be hugely …

weight gain with a healthy diet - post menopausal 
Hi - I am 56 and post menopausal. I have gained 3 stone since menopause. I did have a period of very high stress. I walk about 10 - 20 miles a week. I …

Natpro bottle issue / from Ann 
Joy, I tried emailing your company but the site will not work after composing my email, there is also no phone number a tad frustrating. Anyway my pump …

So out of control -need help making sense of labs and what is wrong  
51 years old, great health, only 2 periods in last 9 months. Symptoms before meds: sleepless nights for months, back pain, racing mind, tingling in legs …

Ok here I go.. 
I have been using 40mg of progesterone daily for almost two months, my hair is falling terribly. I know that 100mg is the minimum dose but I was so afraid …

46 years old - spotting and pms mid-cycle (usually have regular periods) just started progesterone cream (High estradiol AND high progesterone lab results luteal phase)  
Hi, I'm 46 years old. Not on birth control (only once for 6 months 25 years ago). I take thyroid medication for 10 years (hypothyroid) and was diagnosed …

POF- premature ovarian failure, premature menospause 
Hi, I am 40 years old, at age 33 I was diagnosed with POF, premature ovarian failure. Last 4 year I was on HRT 1mg estrofem E2 (from day 5-till 26) and …

Progesterone, Broken Capillaries and Veinous Insufficiency 
I have read conflicting information about the effect of progesterone on vascular tone. My impression is that it is a vasodilator, with some benefits to …

Natpro progesterone question 
What is the source of progesterone used for the Natpro cream? It does not say in the ingredients. Please advise. Thanks.

Shortened cycle 
Hi, My cycles have been long - about 35-40 days. I suffer form endometriosis and PCOS, low progesterone levels. My health advisor told me to use progesterone …

Body Acne reaction to progesterone therapy  
Hi Wray, I am 37 years old. I had a history of endometriosis my whole life. I saw a specialist this year who also told me I had PCOS, not due to cysts …

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My Mom needs HELP, and I will do anything possible to make her feel happy again!! 
Hello, I am reaching out today because my mom (who is 64 years old) went through a Total Hysterectomy approx 20 years ago. She had endometriosis. She …

Jody Honeycutt 
I have MS and if progesterone cream has helped you I would love to hear your story.

Facebook? 
Does the private facebook group still exist? How do I get involved with that group/resource?

14 year old with PCOS and has started progesterone therapy 
Hi Wray, My 14 years old has been diagnosed with PCOS. Most symptoms have improved somewhat with medication with the exception of chronic fatigue. Symptoms …

Rapid weight gain.  
Hi Wray I have had a bit of a roller coaster I am in early menopause caused by adrenal burnout. I piled on weight about 4 years ago before I was diagnosed …

Regarding Medicine 
Hi all !!! I am now 11 weeks pregnant. Dr. advised me to take Geostofit 200 mg and Asprin Gastro resistant Tablets IP 75 mg, ecosprin-75 and flovin …

I’m frightened to carry on with Utrogestan after extreme side effects 
Hi. I am perimenopausal, I have one small ovarian cyst, recently confirmed by ultrasound (2 removed in the past), confirmed endometriosis which doesn’t …

Trying to taper dose, but bleeding starts again 
Hello! I have been on 375 mg of progesterone cream for about a year now. I started using the cream to help with anxiety, premenstrual mood swings and …

Q - Oral Bio-Identical Progesterone 
I'm 47 and have been suffering from perimenopause symptoms for quite some time. Some days (or a week if I'm lucky) I feel wonderful and like myself, but …

Recently Diagnosed - Simple Endrometrial Hyperplaysia w/o Atypia- some questions and concerns 
I recently went through a surgery to remove 10 fibroid tumors that were of substantial size. During this surgery the doctor performed a D&C to make sure …

75 yr. old Male with sudden increase of estradiol and breast increase. 
My story is already posted, but now I am confused. I know there are different forms of Estrogen. If I am Estradiol dominant and I use progesterone cream, …

Joy? 
I have been devouring this website along with the comments and have learned so much in the past few weeks. I understand Wray the originator of this site …

Started progesterone cream - terrible headache  
Hi! I've been on bio-identical progesterone capsules for about 3 years. Never saw much change in my low progesterone levels (blood serum tests). My doctor …

Progesterone bad effects? 
Hello, I was placed on bio-identical progesterone (troches) about a year and a half ago. I took it for the two weeks leading up to my period for three …

Progesterone After Confirming Pregnancy 
Hi, I have experienced a miscarriage and after doing some research, based off the symptoms I had, I have reason to believe my levels of vitamin D and …

75 yr. old Male with sudden increase of estradiol and breast increase. 
My estradiol went from 48 to 462 in a short time. I have a strong reason to believe it was the pregnenolone I started taking. My doctor said it was from …

So confused, need help with progesterone dosing 
I'm so confused. Im 42 and have been using 20 mg of progesterone cream, days 7 - 14 and 40 mg days 14-28. My doctor had me start using it for pms and …

Increase or decrease progesterone dose? 
Hi all, I have been using progesterone cream to treat hormonal hair loss for two cycles now (10%, 300mg a day, transdermal, day 10-26). I was prescribed …

Ovarian cysts continuing through menopause 
Hi all, I have been having a read of the all the information here, it's great! thank you to everyone who contributes. I am 50 and I have been peri …

My periods are back! 
Hi. I take melatonin and a study showed that after 6 months women who were menopausal, even post, started to get their periods back. I was one of them. …

Weekly migraines after menopause 
When I went through menopause 10 years ago I began to get migraines. I started bioidentical hormones estradiol progesterone and testosterone. As time went …

heavy bleeding 
Asalam u alikum, Muje itni english nai aati k main us main baat kar sakon. muje 10 days se bohat bleeding ho rai hai.main 33 years ki hun. marriage …

Don’t know what to do anymore... 
Last July I started bleeding. I thought it was because I was on the keto diet my dr. put me on. Months later my bleeding continued and got super heavy …

Trouble dosing during later pregnancy 
Hi, I am 20 weeks with a healthy baby after a loss at 8 weeks with no discoverable reason other than low thyroid levels. I am not properly treated with …

Nervous stopping progesterone trying to conceive  
Hello, im 32 years old. Trying to conceive my first baby. I frequently have to work nights, that’s when I discovered my progesterone is low. I’m taking …

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Estrogen Dominance Issues after IVF??  
Hello! I am so happy to have found this site! I was ready to throw in the towel and give up trying to take back my health. It is so inspiring to see how …

Estrogen Dominance  
I’m 47 yrs old and have been taking Bioidentical progesterone 125 mg a or a year now. I think I’m not taking enough cream because I don’t feel any better. …

Dawn 
Ok, I'm 56, menopausal, had partial hysterectomy when I was 28, I am on estragel, xanax, and the Dr. recently put me on progesterone to help decrease hot …

Adenomyosis, fibroid, Esmya 
My mum's turning 53 this year. She's been diagnosed with adenomyosis earlier this year and the doctor put her on Esmya (currently on her 2nd course). She …

Urgent help needed. Progesterone receptors downregulated... how long a break to upregulate??  
Hello, I wonder if you can help me? I've been using natural progesterone cream at min 250mg for 4 months continuously, it stopped working a month ago. …

Extreme high dose of progesterone and hairloss 
I'm on 1600mg for extreme postpartum depression/anger issues. It's working and I have been on that dose since the beginning of Feburary. Off and on spotting …

Progesterone cream has been curing chronic fatigue... now suddenly stopped working 
Hi, I have been bed/housebound with severe chronic fatigue for 15 months, Jan 17 to present. It started in Jan 2017, I had been taking progesterone …

kelz 
I have been suffering every since I went very hypothyroid following the birth of my daughter. I see a functional md who optimized my thyroid medication …

Non-Stop Bleeding-Almost Three Months 
Hi Girls, I am a 60 yr. old woman who has used hormone pellets for a long time. All of a sudden I started bleeding .. and have been bleeding almost …

Prometrium question 
Can Prometrium capsules be cut and applied to the skin like cream?

Question about estradiol 
I am a bit confused....Is Estradiol bio-identical? I have a prescription for Estradiol and I asked the pharmacy what brand is it and he said it is made …

If I can't get Natpro progesterone cream, which other one can I buy. 
I HAD A FIBROID SURGERY AND AFTER 2 YEARS MY PERIOD DIDN'T FLOW. FROM OCT 2015 TILL OCT 2017. IT STARTED IN NOVEMBER 7TH, 2017 BUT HAS NOT FLOWN NORMALLY …

16 months on NatPro and I can't tell if I'm getting better or worse 
I started using progesterone cream 16 months ago, with mixed results. Within 7 months I was up to 300mg/day of NatPro, as my major menstrual symptoms/pain …

Confused About Progesterone Side Effects 
Hi everyone, I have been using NPC for about a year and a half now. I started using NPC to try to address a few symptoms: hirsutism, edema, depression/anxiety …

Trouble restarting Progesterone 
Hi, I was diagnosed with estrogen dominance and prescribed 25 mg progesterone last May. My doctors plan was to gradually increase until my symptoms …

Progest to Natpro 
Hi Joy, After ordering 4 tubes of Progest, I decided to increase my dose to 600 mg because I was still having estrogen dominance symptoms. Then …

Progesterone Cream Questions 
Hi, I have a couple of questions. How many days a month should progesterone cream be used for post menopause? Is there a break period? like a few …

Please help....my daughter has menstrual psychosis and it is complicated by autism. 
I hope someone can help us. My daughter just turned 16. She has autism. She is mostly non-verbal, but can tell us what she wants as far as eating, …

Progesterone After DCIS  
Excellent resource, grateful to have found it! Age 56, athletic, happy. Postmenopausal, bilateral mastectomy/reconstruction patient due to two occurrences …

Am I doing this right? 
Hello, Wow, this is such an AMAZING forum! Thank you all for dedicating your time to helping women like me. I am so grateful. I will do my best to …

Progesterone & Vitamin D3 
Hi! I first want to say thank you so much! There's such excellent information here! Clearly much Research has gone into making this site so Great! …

Migraine  
Hi! I have suffered from migraines since I started my cycles but very rarely during many years. Then I got them during the hormone-free week when I …

Anita 
I was wondering if anyone else has a problem with liver dysfunction when trying to take higher doses of progesterone cream? I get pain and tightness in …

Stock 
Hi When will stock be back in please? Stock has been out since before Christmas, I am just wondering if I need to find an alternative? Does busy times …

progesterone and clonzapam and amitriptyline withdrawal 
My doctor (whom I do not trust anymore) put me on Clonzapam 8 years ago for sleep . Then he put me on Amitriptyline, 8 years ago, because I still had trouble …

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Helmsley @444 
In 1997 I was diagnosed with hashimotoes thyroiditis. I live in the uk in Liverpool, It's a poor area, and I feel with the t4 drug thyroxine, that it was …

First time user of progesterone cream (Emerita). On the 10th day I noticed very tiny dark skin tags on my stomach.  
I've been using about 1/2 teaspoon twice a day for the last ten days. This evening I noticed very tiny, dark spots, kind of surrounding my navel area. …

I'm a male with a prolactinoma and was on hydrocortisone for adrenal insufficiency. 
10 years ago I was diagnosed with a macroprolactinoma. I had secondary hypogonadism and a whole load of other hormonal imbalances. Today I am off …

Help! Been taking Emerita Progest Cream for years. Been having horrific heart palpitations now and not sure what to do. 
Little bit of a background. I am about 90 pounds overweight, I'm 48 and had a hysterectomy back in 2011 due to adenomyosis and severe haemorrhaging …

Jen 48 in North Carolina  
Hi, I've been taking progesterone cream for 3 months now and it has done so much for me. Mainly helped me with severe anxiety, IBS, stomach pain, and …

amenorrea durante y despues del uso de depo-provera / amenorrhea during and after the use of depo-provera 
Use 1 año y medio el anticonceptivo depo provera y me detuvo la menstruación, han pasado 3 años que la deje y no vuelve sin medicamentos, busco bebe …

Progesterone for Elderly Women 
Hello, I am asking this question for my mum, who is in her 70s. She asked her doctor about progesterone replacement and he told her there were plenty …

My story from 2015 till now.............like to receive some advice  
Hi, To tell a long story short: I am 56 years young (now feeling old) and have been in menopause for a number of years. In 2015 I started to get physical …

increased progesterone cream & now no period 
I'm 47. My last cycle was 10/11 & I was quite irritable and so I ramped up the number of days that I applied the cream. I am now 17 days late! This …

progesterone and heart palpitations? 
Thank you for this site! Excellent information!! 53-years-old. Eat well, sleep well, exercise daily and in good overall health. No history of heart …

no menstrual cycle 
My daughter was on the Contraceptive pill for over 15 years. She is now 36 and is trying for a family. She has been off the pill for nearly two years without …

Unbalanced 
Hi, I'm 57 and I've been on bioidentical hormone replacement for 14 years or so. Originally, the doctor put me on progesterone to alleviate the terrible …

Men need DHT, not progesterone ? 
Men can take progesterone and benefit, however this article claims DHT is even better for the prostate and blocking estrogen http://www.treatprostatitis.com/causes-of-p …

Estrogen Dominance or Adrenaline Dominance? 
I'm 40 years old, and about 3 years ago I started to get IBS symptoms. I had a lot of stress going on in my life and it lasted for months on end. I went …

Dolores from Toronto 
Hi, I am at a loss ever since we lost Wray and I don't know who to address. I am enclosing an article and would really like to know your views on this …

Severe pain in left breast  
I've had severe pain in my left breast for a year now. I've seen my GP five time's and a breast specialist at the hospital twice. The specialist is adamant …

Can’t understand my test results 
Hello. My doctor refused to give a urine or saliva test for hormone results, and now it seems he’s unable to interpret the test anyway. I could cry! I …

Period postponement 
Hi, I am 48 years old. I have thyroid and taking 150mcg thyronorm, Diabetic on 500 mg megamall 1-0-1, BP - 25mg supermet excel 1-0-1, and on vitamin …

54:1 ratio 
Hi all.. I used the article to help me calculate my estrogen to progesterone levels and took the quiz. I scored a 52 on the quiz. I did the math on my …

Oral, sublingual oil based bio-identical Progesterone for sleep 
I've had a problem with insomnia for a long time. My sleep doctor prescribed Ativan 1 mg. for sleep and it worked perfectly for quite a while. I knew …

How To Prevent PND If You Need High Doses of NatPro ? 
Hi, I've read many post on this site, yet I cannot figure out what to do in my situation. I am 35. I suspect that I am estrogen dominant because …

Applying progesterone cream to face 
Can you apply progesterone cream on the face?

Measuring progesterone cream 
I have a progesterone cream in a tube. How do you convert 1 gram of cream to tsp measurement? I know there is 1g in 1 ml liquid (water) conversion …

Progesterone and sleep 
Dear Joy, I've increased my progesterone cream over the last 4 weeks from 100 mg to 200 mg (10% cream). Being at 200 mg the last week I have started to …

Progestrone and ovulation? 
What is the safe dose of progesterone in the cream that can be used in the follicular phase to block ovulation (25-50-100mg)? I was thinking about …

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Breastfeeding and Progesterone therapy 
Hi!! I have a few questions in regards to using natural Progesterone cream. Let me give a little background so everyone can see the full picture. I …

First time using progesterone cream 
I started using progesterone cream for the first time this month. I started on day 12 of my 24 day cycle, which was 2 dpo. I used about 1/4 tsp at night …

Stop taking progesterone  
After 5wks taking progesterone supp. ND said okay to stop taking it. After 8wk ultrasound showed fetal pole, sac, and HB. 3 days after had a miscarriage. …

Confused 
Hi. I have been following your site for some time now. I share a similar story to many ladies that have written in but also like many am still a little …

Will Progesterone help with a cyst? 
I have a dermoid cyst. It has been there for 8 years that I know of but now that I am in menopause the gyno says it needs to be removed. It is 5cm now, …

progesterone for ademayosis , polyp fibroids 
Hello I have started to use the cream, from the pump dispenser and I do 2 pumps one in the morning and the 2nd at night, I started on the 8th day after …

16 years old and hormones entirely out of balance! 
I started my period at age 14. My periods weren't regular but as time went on they started becoming more regular. Until about a year ago. All of a sudden …

Progesterone/Oestrogen ratio ? 
I would like to determine my Estrogen/Progesterone ratio according to my lab test results and what action should I take. I'm not sure if I am oestrogen …

Possible Catamenial Epilepsy 
Firstly, I would just like to say 'Thank You' for all of the information regarding catamenial epilepsy and others that suffer from it. I am 41 and …

I have hardly any estrogen or progesterone and the doctor is putting me on both. Should I be taking this much at first? 
I am 46 years old and haven't been having many issues but when my hormones were tested my results were estrogen<25, progesterone=<60 and my Luetinizing …

Natpro absorption 
How long does it take for Natpro to absorb into the skin? Often times, I work up a (exercise) sweat and/or swim workout in the AM, after having applied …

Graves disease  
Hello, According to my lab test results I have Graves disease. I have subclinical hyperthyroid with suppressed TSH, high Anti Tg and low progesterone. …

Irregular cycle and starting progesterone cream too early 
Hi, I am currently trying to conceive my second baby. I'm still breast feeding 2x a day so my cycles are a bit irregular. My lp is consistently 8-9 days …

Ready to start Natpro?  
I'm 49, very slightly overweight but muscular and tend to store fat on my hips and thighs. My last menstrual period was June 13, 2017. I had a CBC, …

How to avoid becoming estrogen dominant on Natpro? Joy??? 
Hi! I'm looking for some honest advice about Natpro! Joy, I've seen that in some of your answers to other people, you've said that using progesterone …

Progesterone Cream and bruising 
Hi all, I am having trouble with my skin where ever I apply the progesterone cream. It seems to cause me to bleed under my skin, just small marks, it …

Question 
I was wondering how I could return 4 unopened dispensers of natpro. I no longer need it and the website says there is a money back guarantee but no one …

Daily use of progesterone 
Hello! Hope you are doing well. I have a question.... I was told a couple months ago to use progesterone daily, even throughout my cycle, for estrogen …

I'm not sure if I should use progesterone 
Hello my mother is a 50 year old woman and has a fibroid, hashimotos, and adrenal fatigue and is borderline diabetic and she's not sure if she can use …

One more try... 
Maybe I am just too impatient but I have posted something on this forum twice already, asking for help and even though it is helpful to read other people's …

Don't understand this forum...? 
I wrote my story here a few days ago, no response....am I doing something wrong? I need some help here and don't know where else to turn so if someone …

Histamine completely ABSENT - Feel terrible 
Quick background: Relatively normal hormones growing up but with estrogen dominance symptoms. High histamine, high libido. Went on oral contraceptives …

Progesterone while breastfeeding 
Hi Wray, I'm using a small dose of progesterone cream while nursing my 10 month old. I started because I've been dealing with severe postpartum depression, …

Endometriosis, luteal phase defect, chronic anxiety, night sweats 
Hi there, I have suffered from chronic general anxiety disorder since 17. I am now 33, on 62.5mg of Paxil CR. I was diagnosed with endometriosis 4 …

Progesterone capsules and natural progesterone cream 
Can I take Progesterone capsules 200mcg at night and natural progesterone cream 1/4 teaspoon twice a day?

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Peri menopausal with crashing fatigue 
I am a 45-year-old woman, one year ago I had a mental and physical breakdown after much stress. I had adrenal burnout and ended up, after many many doctors …

How do I measure how much cream to use? 
I started trembling about a month ago, and the Dr. didn't have a clue why. I started reading up and was lead to this site. When it arrived, I squirted …

Dosage, tapering, withdrawal etc. 
Hello. I am really hoping someone can offer some insight as I am in a really rough place at the moment. I am 42 and have been suffering what I now …

Nausea,headaches. GI issues  
I am a 36 year old mom. Recently I began progesterone to help with my adrenal fatigue symptoms. I have used it prior to this to conceive and then …

Prolonged bleeding!  
I am 47. I had a normal cycle 2/7, 3/2 and then on 3/30 had what I thought was an early menses which turned out to only be 1 day of light spotting. …

Sudden tooth problems - estrogen or vitamin D excess?  
I've never had major dental issues until recently. Suddenly I am seeing tiny cavities inside my top and bottom back teeth and a few tiny spots forming …

Knowledgable Hormone Doctor  
Does anybody know a knowledgable doctor on hormones (particularly benefits of progesterone therapy) in the uk - either private or NHS? Please could …

Having site issues 
Couldn't find another way than starting a new post. I keep trying to post but it tells me I've entered the spambot word in incorrectly - I didn't though. …

Question about Progesterone 
I have not been on this site for quite some time and am truly sorry to hear of Wray's passing. I am doing a bridge between my B.S. in Biochemistry and …

Progesterone cream to counter acne caused by thyroid replacement? 
Hi, I am a 36 year old woman. I started thyroid replacement last year due to sudden onset of hypothyroidism after the birth of my youngest. I …

Sleepless in Canada 
I am one of the rare women who didn't enter menopause until very late, after 55. I actually had to have a uterine ablation - they burn the lining of …

struggling to sleep. hysterectomy 
Hi, I've just started taking progesterone cream 20mg twice daily and magnesuim glycinate tablets 200mg twice daily and I'm still struggling to sleep, …

18 month old Spastic Dystonic Quadrapaligia Cerebral palsy 
I appreciate your site and all the extremely helpful information. I'm starting my 18 month old daughter who has Spastic Dystonic Quadrapaligia Cerebral …

ovulating seven days after period  
Hi I have never written on something like this but I need advice. In the last 12 months I have had 5 miscarriages. I have irregular cycles but …

PCO 
I have PCO PROBLEM due to that I don't have got periods for last 2 months. I am 14 years old and when visited Gynac she had prescribed Premolut Nor …

PSA on the rise 
My PSA on 1/31/2017 was 7.7. I started on Source Naturals progesterone cream twice a day on 2/15/2017. I got my shipment of Natpro about 10 days ago …

Why do I have many symptoms but my friends all seem fine 
So I've been using natural progesterone cream for many years now. I am currently on a daily total of 220 mg/day (split AM and PM). I also take good quality …

Estrogen/progesterone Ratio 
Hi, I would like to know if I'm estrogen dominant and determine my Estrogen/Progesterone ratio according to my lab test results. I am 32 years old …

Using a LOT of Pro cream worries about Pro-Estrogen ratio now 
I'm 53, had partial hysterectomy 10 years ago, began to have hot flushes in night roughly 2 years later. Kept them in check with Black Cohosh, but that …

Progesterone Cream Weaning Pregnant 
Background: Had been cycling a couple drops of progessence essential oil containing wild yam USP progesterone daily for several months during the second …

Natpro gyno. Bad side effects 
Hi guys I'm using natpro to help gyno under my left nipple. I'm 28yr old male and been using it for 2 weeks now. The first week I started with 100mg now …

Pain following period 
Hi, I came across your site looking for answers. I suspect I am lacking progesterone. I have a pelvic tenderness / bruised feeling that comes after my …

low estrogen and testosterone 
Hello, I am a 33 year old hashimoto's patient who just started NDT treatment. I also have secondary adrenal insufficiency (I am am on cortisol replacement …

Estrogen Dominance - Feeling suicidal 
Hello I started using Natpro, 4 pumps a day so 200mg about 10 days ago. I suffer from depression, anxiety, IBS and migraines and have always thought …

Misdiagnosis? 
I am wondering if there are withdrawal symptoms from natural progesterone and if so, how long they last? I was diagnosed with estrogen dominance but, …

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Progesterone causing insomnia and anxious feelings 
Hello, Has anyone experienced insomnia and anxious feelings with progesterone? I am currently doing bioidentical hormone pellet therapy (testosterone …

Tremendous amount of weight gain  
How do I start? I'm a 44 year old woman who has been in chronic pain for four years and been on pain medication for over three years. The doctors can't …

Frustrated 
So I just started using Natpro last evening and it has caused anxiety and a burining feeling in my stomach and my face feels like it's on fire. I took …

Progesterone cream for dysfunctional uterine bleeding 
I am a 51 yo female. For the past few years I have experienced small amounts of bleeding in between periods. A few months ago I began to bleed steady with …

Sore lumpy inflamed breast after stopping Progesterone - age 60 
Hi I have taken natural progesterone for about the last 15 years - mainly with Natpro cream, but when that became difficult and expensive to obtain in …

Sortof fed up  
Since September I have been taking bio identical hormones. I started out with higher than normal estrogen and since taking progesterone my estrogen …

Recurrent miscarriage treatment 
I have been offered hcg injections in future pregnancies due to recurrent early miscarriage. Please could you let me know if it is safe to use Natpro progesterone …

BPH and PSA 
Hi Wray, I'm a 63 year old guy in the UK. At least 10 years ago, I had a prostate scare and found on measurement over the course of a year that my …

Increase the dose of cream? \ Water retention 
I use progesterone cream in larger dose of one month (first week of 150-200 mg, 300 mg three weeks). I am 41 years old, PCOS, for many years been using …

Anxiety and panic attack 
Hi! I am a 35 year old woman and mother of two. I homeschool and live a very happy life. No one would ever describe me as depressed or "low". I have never …

Estrogen Dominant? 
Hello... I was wondering if there was any insight from readers or moderators here. I am 35 and have had PCOS symptoms since puberty. I have no menstrual …

How to transition to Natpro from a different cream 
I've ordered Natpro which is coming in the mail. Wondering how best to transition between the cream I am using. 3 weeks ago I started using Pure-Gest(3%). …

pre menopause or menopause severe low back , pelvic pain 
Good day, I am 53 years, have always suffered pms in my earlier years, (tender breast, heavy bleeding ext) to help with the heavy bleeding my gynegoligist …

PCOS and lost 
Hi I'm 30yrs old and just this past May I was told that "it seems I have PCOS". In the last 3.5 years I've had irregular longated heavy menstruals. …

Right progesterone dose for an endometrioma (chocolate cyst)? 
I'm in my late 30s and have a large-ish endometrioma (chocolate ovarian cyst). I didn't know for sure that I had endometriosis until the cyst was found, …

10 miscarriages & I've almost given up 
Hello community & Wray. I appreciate the quality of this forum, and I would like to humbly ask your input. Here is my herstory: Successful preg at …

Blood work says hormone levels are normal yet PMS is worse! 
I am a 49 year old female with regular periods. I had blood drawn on November 21. Day 21 of my cycle. I have been taking 400 mg oral compounded natural …

Marcia 
I have been on and off anxiety and depression meds for years. After a recent move and job change I started having server anxiety. I was started on progesterone …

Best way to taper down dosage after 3 months? 
So I am coming up on the 3-month mark of taking 400mg of NatPro daily. I've been hanging on for dear life to get to this marker because financially it's …

How to know when to discontinue until next ovulation? 
Hello, I am 43, and have recently started having shorter luteal phases, along with more cramping, headaches and other mild-to-moderate PMS symptoms. This …

so frustrated 
About two months ago I started my period and kept bleeding. I finally went to see a doctor who told me I had Trichamonas which can cause bleeding. I …

Progesterone Intolerance/Sensitivity 
After years of using Progesterone cream and now tablets (bioidentical) I find that I am sensitive to Progesterone. Infact, I am barely able to tolerate …

The Progesterone/Estrogen seesaw 
The short version of a long story: 68 yrs old, probably 15 years since my last menstrual period, generally healthy but diagnosed in 2012 with two conditions …

Lost Pregnancy at 3 weeks 
Hi Wray, I came across your website when I was just 3 weeks pregnant. My Doctor informed me that my progesterone levels were to low and I stood a chance …

I have tingling feelings on hands and feet 
Hi ! I am 50 yo and am in the postmenopausal. I started progesterone cream 60 mg twice a day from November 8, and now I have tingling feeling on my feet …

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What can I do do, if progesterone cream makes me tired the morning 
Hello, it is said, that progesterone cream should be taken at least twice daily, but if I take it in the morning, I experience drowsiness. I am in my …

Kate 
Hello all! I am in my early 30s and suffering with what I would assume is some hormonal imbalance. Currently my big concerns are moderate hirsutism, hair …

Dosage Question 
Hi Wray! I have a question, but this is the only place I can find to submit it! I am wanting to use 100-200 mg/day per your suggestion in the early stages …

PCOS is ruining my life.. 
Hey there, I am 24 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS after having emergency removal surgery of one ovary due to ovarian torsion at 11 yrs old. I …

Thought I was in Menopause  
I thought I was in post menopause. I have not had a period in a year and 5 months. All of a sudden I started getting pre-period symptoms and sure enough …

Experience with postpartum anxiety,breastfeeding, and progesterone  
Can anyone please share with me their journey through postpartum depression/anxiety? How much progesterone did you use and did it affect breastfeeding?? …

Perimenopausal and heavy bleeding with cream 
Hi there I am taking Onas cream as i have a thickened lining and the gaps between my periods are getting longer (currently around every 8 weeks). I am …

Jennifer 
I have read the website extensively and it is extremely helpful. Truly Fantastic! The most helpful advice and knowledge I have found among visiting many …

Post menopause and hormone therapy 
Hello all! I am 49 and 5 years post menopausal. I have tried several remedies (conventional hrt, vit/min supplements, herbs, and OTC progesterone creams …

Where is my period 
I've been on progesterone therapy taking 40 my per day but it wasn't enough to help anything so I boosted it to 100 mg and my period is due and I'm having …

Side effects 
I tried compounded progesterone cream and I feel worse. It zaps my energy, makes me dizzy and gives me a cough. It doesn't help with my hot flashes and …

For how long is safe progesterone at 500 to 600 mg daily? 
Hi: I have a very bad case of endometriosis. Doctors only offer me surgery and Lupron. I'm not willing to expose my body to that. I've already been thru …

Progesteron, pelvic and menstrual pains, adenomyosis/endometriosis 
Hi, I have read the stories on your page regarding progesteron and adenomyosis and pelvis pains. I have always struggeled hard with excruciating menstrual …

Progesterone and hunger? 
I had more hormones tested and was found to be estrogen dominant. I have been having a horrible time with PMS for the past couple of years...primarily …

Holy Cow 
Currently my periods are extremely heavy with lots of blood clots. I basically spend most of my 2-3rd day in the bathroom, toilet or tub. I currently …

Questions about progesterone cream? 
I bleed very heavy every month, and I want it to stop because I have to stay home for a week it is so bad. I'm only 25 and I'm a serious athlete. My period …

Watery eyes 
Hi - I posted this as a comment on the "edema" page but posting again here as that may not have been the right place for it... Would be grateful for anyone …

Clean Diet 
I often read on here that one eats a clean diet, what exactly is a clean diet? Does it mean organic foods or low carbs, or does it mean that food has …

Have not been able to work for months  
Ill try to summarize as Ive put the first part of my story up. First I had my implanon(progestin) device removed after 12 years without a break.2 weeks …

Have not been able to work for months  
Ill try to summarize as Ive put the first part of my story up. First I had my implanon(progestin) device removed after 12 years without a break.2 weeks …

Vanessa 
Hello I was put on bio identical estrogen and progesterone for depression and felt better on the estrogen but when put on the progesterone, which was …

Debilitating brain fog 
I've struggled with unexplained chronic fatigue for going on 15 years now. I was put on birth control pills at the age of 15 to control my hormonal acne …

Extreme pressure in chest/throat-do I need more Progesterone? 
Can someone help me? I'm feeling like I'm going to die! I have so much pressure in my chest and throat that I feel like I'm strangling or like I've swallowed …

Toxic Relationships 
Hello! Usually whenever one visits any website or blog designed to offer support for women going through menopause, we hear only about the physical …

question re periods and progesterone cream 
I scored 72 on the questionnaire!! I started the cream about 2 weeks ago, I found this information re progesterone cream 5 months after a nervous breakdown …

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Bleeding for 14 days 
I have PCOS, had it under control, but got lazy with my vitamin regimens, stressed with some family things & missed my period in July, started back on …

Skin is hot, itchy 
Hi, I'm 47 and have been using approximately 2 tsp a day (1 in morning and 1 at night) for almost 2 weeks. I attempted to search the forum for an answer, …

Continued light bled 
I'm 48, been on higher dose progesterone for three to four years now. I use a combination of NatPro and a compounded cream. I also had Breast cancer …

About DIM 
I don't think this page is long enough to go into my whole story which started in 2004! This is the second time I have asked a question and have not received …

Low progesterone and testerone 
My doctor determined that my levels of progesterone and testosterone were low. I started both about 2 weeks ago and although I physically feel better, …

Low progesterone and testerone 
Due to having low progesterone and testosterone, my doctor put me on natural progesterone and testosterone. I feel better but I am retaining about 10lbs …

Low progesterone and testerone 
My doctor put me on natural progesterone and testosterone. I feel better but I am retaining about 10lbs of water weight. How long will it take for my body …

Mirena and panic attacks 
I thought I would try and ask here before I research myself to death. I'm pretty sure that I have signs of estrogen dominance... But I would love to hear …

Some advice PLEASE!! 
Does anyone use progesterone on an hourly basis?? I'm using it hourly and noticed I'm having a lot of ups and downs. Could the reason be because I'm using …

PCOS or just low progesterone? 
Hi. I am 25 years old and from Germany. 2 ago years my health problems started when I began to take birth control pills. I started to get acne for the …

Stuck 
This isn't my first question on the forums, so I apologise in advance for repeating myself. I have just turned 47 years old. At 40, I began to bleed heavily, …

bleeding after menopause (over 2yrs) used progest cream for 17 years 
I wonder if anyone can advise me: I am 56 yrs old had my last period nearly 3 years ago November 13, but had what appeared to be period a couple of months …

Mental fog and painful sex 
I've used Natpro for many years and the product is great. However, due to the difficulty of receiving the product because of stocking problems, I switch …

Feel like I have no energy and depressed when I take a break from Progesterone 
Hello everyone, I am only on my 1st mos of progesterone and have took my first break. My Dr recommended a low dose on day 5-13 of my cycle then a higher …

Dr. Eckhart's extreme avoidance list, esp re: phytoestrogens 
Thank you so much for your product and your help. I love the ease of "measuring" with the pump and how quickly the Natpro absorbs. I am sleeping WAY …

Eye Floaters 
Just started progesterone cream June 29th,2016.I have gotten drastic eye floaters in one eye,so far.I beleve it's the cream causing them.I'm 63.Had a complete …

Conflicting Information  
I will be a 20 year endometrial cancer survivor, this September. It has been a struggle, since my complete and total hysterectomy to feel well. My gyn …

Need some input 
Hi! I started Natpro 4 days ago, 100 mg in AM and PM each. 42 years old with many symptoms of perimenopause, since after my last pregnancy in 2012. Spotting …

Progesterone Testing 
What is the best way to test your levels? Blood, urine or saliva

Prometrium transdermally and severe stomach pains and bloating... 
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else is using Prometrium transdermally by opening the pill and rubbing it on your skin? I am doing with the 100mg (one in …

Always out of stock 
While I am grateful to Wray and many other contributors to this site who have provided invaluable information about the minefield that is hormone-health, …

HRT Blood Serum Results - How can I figure out where I need to be?? 
Hi: I have been having a heck of a time getting my hormones balanced following a hysterectomy and trying to find the right therapy. This past year, …

Am I Understanding this Correctly? 
I have read through the site as much as possible, and I want to make sure I am understanding what my next steps should be. I am 36 years old, estrogen …

Still fat from progesterone; blood tests for estrogen dominance? 
About a year and a half ago my naturopath prescribed 300 mg oral progesterone nightly to help with my severe chronic insomnia. She also prescribed estriol …

PCOS and Panic Attacks  
Hello, my name is Liz, I am a 33 year old female who was diagnosed with PCOS about three years ago. I experienced all the common symptoms, obesity, facial …

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What causes male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) ? ? 
What causes this ? Which hormones ? And should the balding male take progesterone ? Many people think DHT is not the problem ?

how to wean from daily high dose progesterone? 
I am confused about how to reduce daily dose progesterone. I am 42 with regular cycles and overcoming a severe case of oestrogen dominance. This …

Farigue, Depression, Acne, and Progesterone confusion 
Hey everyone! I found this website after having problems while on Progesterone cream hoping to find some answers, I still need to read everything on …

Abnormally high level of progesterone after taking a low dose of progesterone cream 
When I was originally tested (saliva test) for my hormones my progesterone level was very low at 5 and the normal range is 80-270. I was tested during …

How much progesterone cream for Prozac withdrawal  
I weaned off Prozac. How much progesterone cream should I use to ease the withdrawal symptoms?

Overcoming BPH (prostate swelling/urination problems 
Current age: 80. Began having problems urinating at about age 60. Took cardura and similar for several years; helped a little. Got progressively worse. …

Why is progesterone making me feel worse???? 
I am 5 months post partum and have been having issues again with depression. It seemed hormonal so I got my hormones tested. My progesterone is less than …

Nature's Balance until Natpro is available 
I wondered if the ingredients in Nature's Balance Progesterone cream are 'more or less' okay until Natpro is back in stock (which will be SOON hopefully)! …

kay menopause 
I had took progesterone for several years as I had larger blood in the liner of uterus. After 3 years it was doing better and the lining had been 16 down …

When will Natpro cream be available for purchase?!  
When will Natpro cream be available for purchase?!

Birth control pill and progesterone.  
I have been on BC pill for a year now for Perimenopause symptoms of depression, mood swings, fatigue, anxiety, etc. I'd like to go off of them and try …

Adrenal Exhaustion Alternate Progesterone Cream 
As Natpro is unavailable I'm currently using Progesstelle which is supposedly Progesterone and fractionated coconut oil-not close to as good but I am 'making …

Low Progesterone and IBS-D 
This story is graphic and I hope not too gross, but I went through a lot and maybe my story will help someone. At the age of 52, I started getting …

Adenomyosis  
I suffered for years and got misdiagnosed with fibroids. Finally, last year found out it is Adenomyosis. The doctor prescribed Mirena IUD, twice because …

Prenatal and postpartum depression  
I am suffering from postpartum insomnia and depression. I've been thinking about trying progesterone cream to see if it would help. My only concern is …

Postpartum hell 
I have to start out by saying THANK YOU to Wray. I'm a 30 yr old mom of 3 and have been dealing with horrible symptoms for the last three years, starting …

PCOS and weight loss 
Hi my name is Ginney. I'm 41 yrs old and have suffered from PCOS all my life. I am not currently on any meds and I do not plan to. 3 yrs ago I made a life …

Vaginal use 
Can anyone tell me if Natpro can be used vaginally, or applied to the labia? Thank you!

Do you stop P cream cold turkey when following your cycle? 
Hi Wray, There's one thing I can't seem to find an actual answer for throughout your comments and pages. You say to always reduce slowly as to not …

NEED HELP! New to Progesterone; is bleeding normal? 
Hi everyone, I'm 35, 3 children and had tubal ligation after last one (5years ago). Needless to say, and to make long story short, I now don't believe …

Progesterone Creaming Causing Hot Flushes? 
Hi I am 47 and peri menopausal. I've always suffered with PMS, ovarian cysts (lost one ovary already!) and endometriosis. My doctor put me on the contraceptive …

My last period was 7 months before 
Hey! Me 19 years old, my periods was regular when it was started but slowly slowly it started being irregular...and My mom is very worried about this...Last …

Surgical Menopause No Ovaries or Uterus Stubborn Weight/Dosing Question 
Hi Everyone, I'm grateful to have found this site. I'm 43 and had a hysterectomy, both ovaries, and cervix removed September of 2015. I also have Hashimoto's …

Eve's Apple getting bigger 
Hello I was 50 in November last year (2015), and for the past 10 months have been having weird things going on - none explained. I note them as follows: …

Lyme, Autoimmune, Weight gain and scared. Using cream non stop. ??? 
I am 38, show clear symptoms of low progesterone and estrogen dominance. I just ordered the cream. I am in the midst of healing from chronic Lyme with …

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Ovary Removal 
Hello Wray, I have been using a similar cream NatraGest purely because your stock is a little low at the moment for 2 months since hearing about …

liver inflammation 
Hello and please forgive me for posting several times in a short span. Hoping some wise person can advise. I took 200 mg progesterone cream for the …

ongoing breast tenderness 
Please advise... I have taken the higher dose progesterone cream for two months now. 200 mg for all of January and 600 for most of February. During …

My circuit board is exploding. 
I've tried low carb diets to lose weight, control high insulin levels and achieve lower blood sugars with my diabetes 2. I end up constipated, grouchy …

2 months on high dose, still bleeding and other symptoms, please help!  
My history is consistent with long term oestrogen dominance. I have been diagnosed with Graves Disease, Hashimoto's, and adrenal fatigue. I currently …

Laurel 
I am now 56 and started having hot flashes at night about 3 years ago. Also, feelings of anxiety and depression have continued even though I've resolved …

Hormone Testing 
Hi I would like to know if someone has an experience with dried urine testing for hormones. What is your opinion of this type of test? My naturopath …

MS Donna 
Dear Wray~~~~First I certainly resonate with your story; as a woman now in her late fifties; I suffered enormously About 15 years ago, when no one could …

Should I stop using progesterone cream? 
I started using the cream in 2013. I was 49 at the time. I started because my period went on for about two months and would not stop. The progesterone …

No libido, huge road block, mental crashing, please help! 
Hi Wray, I've read virtually every word on this site and have been doing well with progesterone but recently have had some frightening set backs. I …

Thank you to Paige, Kaylana, RJ, H, and Joy!!!! 
Dear Paige, Kaylana, RJ, H, and Joy, I hope this is where I am supposed to respond! I'm not sure how to navigate the site yet. If this is not correct, …

I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired 
Hello, I found this website through conducting research to determine what is happening to my body. I just turned 48 years old and starting peri-menopause. …

21 day cycle in 16 Year old plus IBS 
Hi My daughter is 16,5 years, she has had a 21 day cycle since about 2 years. She suffers from maybe IBS or chronic diarrhea that drains her and the …

2 months since my last period 
After a saliva test, I was told to use a Progesterone cream rubbed into the wrists every evening. One day a week and the 5 days during my period, I was …

Progesteron and mast cell disease 
Hello, unfortunately my post was deleted on the main site under "progesterone and men". I do not have the power to retype my message, so I ask the …

Question about cycling progesterone 
Hello I am 39 and still having a normal period each month. I also have secondary adrenal insufficiency and so I take Hydrocortisone per the Stop the …

Progesterone after breast cancer. 
I have had ER breast cancer. Scans showed osteoporosis in the spine only. So I am taking progesterone which is a bone builder, and superosteofoods. …

PP---this is the repost I sent to you 
by: RJ Hello PP! You can go higher but I would try a couple things first. For migraines Wray would recommend you putting the progesterone along the …

15 yr old estrogen dominence and scleroderma  
Hi, Looking for advice. My daughter is 15 and has very dibilating estrogen dominance. Cold feet, sleep problems, dry skin and heavy periods, emotional, …

Desperate for hope 
Hello and thank you for this wonderful site and the help you've given to so many. My symptoms started suddenly at age 40 when I developed chronic migraine, …

Wow - this site and Wray are AMAZING. Fibroids (9cmx8) and others. 46..  
Just to make sure I am on track, and Wray I would love to pay for some of your guidance, consultation, and/or donation to your site? I feel so blessed …

hot flashes/cold night sweats, and throbbing breast! 
Hi, I am so thankful to have found your site! I am at my wit's end with these hot/cold soaking chilling sweats day and night. I had blood levels done, …

Pamela june 
9 years ago I had half my thyroid removed. Went OK for a few years. My levels decreased, I then started on 25 mcg of thyroxin . Eventually increased to …

autoimmune diseases and progesterone 
Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me. I don't want to bore anyone with my story but I am hoping that someone can perhaps give me some advice or insight. …

Endometrial Cancer Stage II 
I was recently diagnosed with endometrial cancer stage II. Naturally, the doctors want to do a complete hysterectomy. I was wondering if anyone knows …

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My story and how no doctor believes me! 
I have suffered all of the following: 1. acid reflux 2. Recurring tonsilitis (had them removed) 3. Anxiety 4. Oral thrush 5. Rapid weight loss …

Confused & tired of living with hellacious symptoms 
Nov. 2014 I have a supacervical hysterectomy. After that, my emotions changed. I became angry quicker. But my doctors would not listen. I was just told …

What does taking progesterone and vitamin d together do? 
I'm curious. I've used dim an progesterone together. What does vitamin d and progesterone help with?

hormonal hell from depo 
On depo on n off 8 years two year ago had alot of stress then thyroiditis n low vitamin d felt like I was dying. Came off depo found 10% progesterone cream …

hormonal hell from depo 
Hi any advice would be greatly appreciated. I was on depo on and off for 8 years. Two years ago I had a stressful situation then I started feeling really …

Help Needed :) 
Dear Wray, I am 50 years old, have been getting a light period every seven months for the past two years. Hormonal blood results are as followed: …

RA when nursing and now with menopause-How much Progesterone to start? 
Hello, I want to use the creme for RA symptoms but I have others as well, hot flashes, loss of libido(ha! who am I kidding, NO libido!)weight gain,foggy …

Look for dirt with lots of worms!!!! 
Now Wray, I take a break from internet life and come back to find you are retiring. You aren't retiring, you know that don't you. You are just closing …

Crazy periods--am I doing this wrong? 
After researching progesterone, I was determined that I had an estrogen dominance. A little background. I'm 35 years old, mother of 3 children. …

Susan H. 
I'm 69 and have so many hemorrhoids around the anus that I can't pass a stool. For twenty years I haven't been able to pass one without liquefying the …

Retiring? Oh No! 
I must say I just found this site not long ago and Wray was so kind and helpful and im still struggling with all this hormonal mess, im sad to see her …

How to discontinue progesterone  
Initially I thought using progesterone would be helpful and mind you I did try diligently ....at first the little amount I was using seemed to help. …

Anxiety, panic, PMS: estrogen dominance I believe is the evil little culprit!  
Where do I begin! A little over two years ago, I was newly 24 and I experienced my first panic attack out of the blue while not even feeling anxious or …

Can progesterone cream help me if I have Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)? 
Hi Wray - I've been diagnosed with POF - how likely is it that progesterone cream will induce a period? I would like to try and get pregnant naturally, …

Can progesterone cream help me if I have Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)? 
Hi Wray - I've been diagnosed with POF - how likely is it that natural progesterone cream will induce a period? I would like to try and get pregnant, …

IVF and dropping P4 levels 
Hi Wray, I'm 38 and am finally pregnant through IVF after suffering from recurrent miscarriage, Asherman's and Endometriosis and most recently a diagnosis …

Carrying Progesterone Cream When Away From Home 
Wray, What is the best way to carry a small amount (one dosage worth) of progesterone cream when you know you are going to be away from home during …

Progesterone PMDD and Depression 
I recently started taking progesterone cream made from wild yams. I started on day 17 or 18 of my cycle because that was the day the cream arrived in the …

Progeserone cream Excessive Weight Gail 
I am 44 & starting using progesterone cream (1 ml) 2 menstrual cycles ago. I undertake weight training 4+ days per week and have commenced light walking …

I have been expiriencing mild cramping and spotting 
Hello, I just found out this past Monday that I am 6 weeks pregnant at the Fertility Clinic I've been going to. They did an ultrasound that day and I …

Adrenal Fatigue, Fibro, PCOS, Hypothyroid & Overweight 
I really hope you can help! So there's a lot of issues with me lol. I am on adrenal support supplements, Armour thyroid, Vit C, mag, B-comp, L-tryp; my …

2 miscarraiges in 6 months 
Hello all, Im 28 years old fell pregnant this past july and miscarried within 6 weeks, all lab work was completed by RE and nothing was found to be …

No period for 4 cycles while using cream  
Hello I am using Ona's natural progesterone 10% cream. 1 teaspoon a day which adds up to be 500 mg a day braking it up between morning and evening. I have …

Am I using too much Progesterone?  
Hi Wray, I am writing in to get your feedback. I have been taking at least 200mg of Progesterone since late August of this year (2015). My first month …

I Can't Stop Bleeding 
Hi Wray. Before I ask my question, I must attest to the fact that Natpro saved my life. I do want to tell my story of success so far but I would like some …

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Hot Flushes back, but using more progesterone, why? 
I've been using Natpro for around 3 months now, wow what a game changer for me. Hot flushing was amping up so much I was waking multiple times at night …

Progesterone and endometriosis, increasing amount of cream 
Hi Wray. First of all thank you for your website that is very interesting and helpful. I have been suffering from endometriosis for years and started …

How long should I take progesterone? 
With the start of puberty I had terrible endometriosis but no one diagnosed it then. Some years later I went on birth control pills which made me feel …

Confused 
Hello. I am 25 years old, 5'4, 125 pounds and pretty active. I have never had a regular period and also suffer from cystic acne. I found out that I have …

Aromatase and SHBG 
Hi Wray or anyone else, I'm 51 year old female. I have a very very low progesterone/estrogen ratio. I was thinking only because of my age and symptoms …

No Sex Drive 
Hi Wray, I am 41. I have long suffered from a hormone imbalance, PMS, high cortiol. I have been using NatPro now for about 6 months. I use 3/4 tsp in …

Reaction To Inositol 
I tried inositol yesterday for the first time for anxiety (1000 mgs plain inositol powder in capsules) and experienced huge histamine increase. It was …

started menopause 18 moths after giving birth 
I breastfeed my daughter for 2.4 years, my periods were quite heavy before I had her and at one point when i was 40 they even stopped for 3 months my …

rhonda 
What can you tell me about progesterone cream and hysterectomy. I have mood swings bad hot flashes,I'm 5 ft 2 180 #, how much should I be using?

Transdermal Progesterone Absorption 
Dear Wray, I keep hearing that we only absorb about 30% of the total progesterone mg we put on transdermally. So putting 200 mgs progesterone cream on …

38, Estro-Dominate, Peri Symptoms, Endometriosis, Just waking up to the madness of Dr's 
I am a 38yr old mother of two. C on first (Dr. was impatient and late for a golf date)... Determined to not be cheated on second child and did VBAC. …

Need help understanding how to figure out ratios 
Hi Wray, after being tested at 37 and found to have very low progesterone levels and estrogen dominance I began taking Natpro (which btw is by far my favorite)at …

Food for thought about Inositol 
Hi Wray, I have been reading about Inositol and reading reviews on hair, pcos, acne forums taking this supplement. Well alot of good results. There …

Concerned about progesterone interactions with existing HPV 
I was prescribed Crinone 8% progesterone as a vaginal treatment for my shortened cervix at 18 weeks pregnant. I'm still on it through 36 weeks (3 weeks …

Endocrine imbalance  
Hi. I had a baby 9months ago through CS, I had fabriod removed along side ovarian cyst, I got my period back after 5months of delivery and had 28days normal …

A miracle for myself and my family 
About nine month ago I experienced a rather sudden and severe adrenal crash due to numerous high stress experiences in my personal life, including a work …

Daughter has Anxiety/Panic  
My daughter is only 19 and suffers from severe anxiety and panic attacks that are affecting her work and college studies ....do you suppose Progesterone …

19 Year old Daughter and Panic/Axiety 
Can you please advise me how to help my daughter (actually I have 4 daughters) would you suggest she start progesterone for these symptoms and if so how …

Very confused 
Hi Wray I have been reading and new this a while back but forgot that the following increase testosterone Vitamin d Zinc Magnesium Fish oil …

Fish oil And increased testosterone 
Hi Wray Is fish oil really good for some women. I read it raises testosterone and lowers SHBG. In my opinion not a good thing. I just remembered …

Estrogen Dominant to Estrogen Deficient 
Hi Wray, One year ago at age 55 I had a saliva test done. My estradiol was high - 3.5 pg/mL. Progesterone was 426 pg/mL but that was with using 21 …

Confused about Progesterone/testosterone connection 
Hello, I am a 39 year old female who has suffered from excessive shedding and hair loss for a little over a year. I already take the recommended supplements …

Too many side effects 
I have started natural progesterone cream 20mg 3 times a day a little over a week ago. I am experiencing rapid weight gain, headaches, nausea and extreme …

Catamenial epilepsy 
Hi Wray, I am so glad to have found your website as I am a 40 year old women who has nocturnal seizures for the past 15years, and I have always known there …

Taking Progesterone Everyday? 
After researching this epidemic of low progesterone I can now see that this has been a problem for generations in my family on my mothers side. Besides …

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Regarding a product 
Hi Wray. I'm guessing this is the only place to post a question. I was looking for your email instead. . Anyway. .what is your thoughts on the products …

What do these labs mean 
Hi Wray, Im 51 years olds. Im not up to thinking right now so this will be short. Last month I had a cyst rupture on my ovary. In 2004 I had 6 cm …

when do you use more progesterone and when do you wait through symptoms? 
Hi, I am 34 years old, female, I have three young children ages 1-5, and I've battled depression almost my whole life. I thought my depression was gone …

Amenorrhea for more than a year 
I am 43-year-old woman. Around last May, I found myself to have post prandial hyperglycemia and decided to remove grains and sugar from my diet. I am 5'2", …

Is this premenopause or too low progesterone? 
Hi there again, I hope you can somehow help me with this: I always had a quite short cycle of about 21 days for the last 2 years. I'm supplementing …

I bought 5 tubes of Nepro Progesterone cream and the progesterone powder did not desolved correctly 
I have ordered 3 tubes before this batch and the lotion spread it evenly and nicely. Then I order 5 more tubes, the first tube is fine, than I opened the …

Help! Bleeding Continuously for 6 Months! 
Hi, I am 18 years old and I really hope that you will be able to help me because I am desperate. 6 months ago, my doctor changed my progesterone dose …

HOW LONG DO I NEED TO TAKE NATURAL PROGESTERONE? 
Hi, I'm a 53 year old woman who this month can change status to having reached the menopause as I have not had a period for a year. I started going …

Age 51 in Menopause for the last two years now. 
Hi Wray, How are you? Hope you are well my friend. I am 51 years old now and I have been in Menopause for the last two years. I still use a whole …

Pmdd 
Hello, I don't really even know where to start with all of this but I am so grateful I found this website. I have been suffering (and I don't use …

How much progesterone to use? 
I've used Natpro on and off for several years, so I know that it works for me and how to use it. I took 2 tsp a day in the past and that dose fixed my …

Ratio between Oestrogen and Progesterone Clarification 
Hello Wray, I found your site some months ago after years of baffling and at times distressing symptoms, health issues, etc. Among them 2 blighted ovums, …

can progesterone cause anxiety? 
Hi I have been taking bio identical progesterone in pill form for about 4 months now I stated at 100mg but was still feeling tired and bloated. So we upped …

Estrogen dominant 
Hi wray, I need your help. I am 31 and went off of yasmin about two years ago and had a hairshed. Went back on as my derm thought i should. Helped for …

Pregnant...Now what?! 
I have been using progesterone cream this cycle to lengthen my luteal phase...(it is Internal Harmony with 25mg per pump) and today found out I am pregnant. …

Feel Hot flashes after using high does of Nepro cream?  
Hello, I am 40 years old. I always have a regular period. I used to be estrogen dominance and lack of vitamin D until I found this site. I have read …

bleeding with exercise, and never ending period 
i have had heavy periods for about 10yr, first episode came after a horrible bout of stress. Went to my doctor and was prescribed birth control pill on …

Split the dose into an AM and PM application? 
I tried a progest/estrogen cream my naturopath prescribed for me last year and gained so much weight so fast I freaked out and stopped using it. She'd …

Having period every other week  
I'm 38 yrs old & have always had regular periods. I had complained to my gyno about the length of my periods...sometime 7 or 8 days. She suggested I …

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT 
I am so impressed that you took so much care to make a perfect product- Natpro, But then totally disappointed that you put unnatural synthetic dl-alpha …

first time Progesterone use 
I started Progesterone to guard against Prostrate Cancer. I was using 1000mg USP Progesterone with DHEA every other day. surprised to see a Testosterone …

Estogen dominance. 
Hello, Finally got started with the NatPro. I get it with the symptoms of estrogen dominance. The only reason I take estrogen is for vaginal atrophy, …

Dosage Concerns 
Hi, First I would like to say that I love your site! I refer to this site often when I have concerns about my progesterone therapy. I am 32 years old …

Question about cream 
Hello! A few questions. I am new to high doses of progesterone cream and am nervous about all of this but am giving it a try. About me... I'm 38. …

A few questions regarding NAC, and endometrial lining and Aygestin 
1. I've been taking NAC 1000 mg 2x a day as recommended for heavy periods. I understand that it inhibits MMPs which are responsible for the breakdown …

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Progesterone Cream Bioidentical -- for high adrenals 
I began taking 250-300 mg of progesterone cream to combat high adrenals. I took 100 mg, then 200, then 300mg. After a 2 wks, I began breaking out badly. …

At a loss 
I'm 44 years old and struggling with hormone issues for over a decade. I believe they actually started when I was a teen, but that's another story. In …

Can bioidentical progesterone cause muscle aches? Especially in the legs? 
Hello, I started using progesterone vaginal cream bioidentical, 30mg per day. However, I started to spot so the doctor told me to double up. So I used …

Progesterone after drug withdrawal  
I just did a detox with Amino acid IV therapy! I'm off the drug for 2 weeks now! I was doing good, til the doctor told me to cut my progesterone dose …

Primary Care Doctor just says "menopause" no abnormalities, labs say P:E2 is 1.68:1 
My progesterone to estradiol ratio is 1.68:1 and my doctor thinks that it is fine! So I now think she has no clue. I am 40 years old, have irregular …

BESIDE MYSELF  
To begin I was talked into a partial hyst 23 years ago I was 26 8 years ago the ovaries came out. I was Never offered HRT the surgery was done and I was …

wildrose 
Hello Wray Can I ask if it's normal when starting Natpro that it gives symptoms of anxiety? Banging heart, increased flushes and sweats starting. Also, …

Found Research on Hormones & Moles - Melanoma  
Hello Wray ! It's been a while since I have written and I suppose that means I am Okay on my 500mg of progesterone. I have some bad days now and …

Should I quite or up the dose?  
I have been on a roller coaster for seven years. I was on for five years and then in 2013 went completely off biest+progesterone and testosterone and finally …

Early period - headaches! 
I will be 50 in August and lately have been experiencing insomnia, weight gain, irritability and some anxiety. I decided to try progesterone cream. The …

PCOS and TTC (25yr) 
Hey I am praying that someone will reply.. I am 25 and been trying to conceive the past 8 years. I have PCOS, thyroid issues and I am on metformin. …

Troche versus cream 
Hi Wray, Thank you for your great site! Very helpful! I have been struggling with my health since I was 29 and I'm now 43. At 29 I ended up with a depression …

Struggling to gain hormonal balance 
Hi Wray, My name is Robin, I am currently 42 years old and have been on BHRT for 3 years now. I had a partial hysterectomy, ovaries still in tact, 11 …

Progesterone proven to GROW fibroids (See RU 486 abortion pill discoveries)  
At diao of large wide fibroids age 58 10 yrs AFTER menopause I used t spoon of bio id progesterone 2 x day. Fibroid was unnoticeble UNTIL I DID THIS. Within …

High Progesterone and High Estrone 
Hello .. I came across your site today after looking for answers to my saliva results. These were done after blood results at the endocrinologist came …

years and years of continuous bleeding  
Hi all I am 48yo I have PCOS Fibroids obese insomnia severe anemia huge clots bleed steady for months at a time high stress. I have been on pill form …

Helping with tapering off of Zanaflex 
I've been taking Zanaflex for about 10 months now! I took it for sleep, it's a muscle relaxer! I was told that it's not addictive! WRONG! I wound up developing …

cystic breasts 
Hi Wray, Sorry to keep bothering you but I have no idea what to do. I've been on 600mg for 3 weeks daily. Using Natpro. After each dosing of cream estrogen …

Application of progesterone Cream 
I found progesterone cream to very helpful, a question I have without going into a long story...............I find using little dabs of progesterone throughout …

Hair Loss ON progesterone cream 
I stumbled upon this site. I have been reading about your product and clearly see it is better than what I have been using. I have been using Emerita Pro-gest. …

Using natural progesterone cream to purposely delay period? 
If I continue to use my natural progesterone cream beyond my normal 28-day cycle, can it delay my period? I am going on vacation and would like to purposely …

specials 
Hi Wray, I want to order bulk Natpro. Is there any deals doing it this way? Where do I locate them? I think I'm starting to see results but need 600mg …

Progesterone cream vs orals 
Dear Wray~ Please respond as soon as you can... How would you respond to a Gyno Dr who states the following.. "I'm caught between a rock and a hard …

Progesterone cream was the answer to my binge eating 
I stopped getting my period 6 months ago. I'm only 25 but have had irregular cycles before. Something felt different this time. My appetite went out of …

Temp 
Hi Wray, if a progesterone cream is made with Diosgenin Cream and Wild Yam Extract, this is not the same as USP progesterone is it? I read somewhere that …

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extreme fatigue follicular phase 
I have a history of Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism) and in the last two years have been diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue and Hashimoto’s Disease. I struggled …

Progesterone Cream Caused Floaters - HELP! 
I am devastated. After using progesterone cream for a number of months, I eventually stopped using it. It did help a lot with some mysterious chronic …

Saliva test shows excessive high levels after using bioidenticals 
I went to the functional doctor because I was getting hot flashes and gained 20 lbs while taking the bioidenticals for the past 2 years. I was taking …

Postpartum Anxiety  
I am 33 years old and 9 months postpartum with my second child (my first is 3yrs). I am otherwise healthy but have dealt with low levels of anxiety and …

Not sure about estrogen 
Hello! I love your website and have learned a lot from it. Thank you for your education. I'm still a little confused though so I'll tell you my situation …

Worse before it gets better?? 
I'm unsure if this is where I should post, but I am desperate, so I'm putting my story out there. I am 30 in otherwise healthy condition. Beginning …

I think taking DIM was a mistake for me 
My main reason for seeking out progesterone was to help with the heavy periods I get every month. I just turned 47 and my cycles which used to be 28 days …

Taking mini ville and forgot to fill my progesterone 
I have been using the mini ville patch for 1 - year. I forgot to fill my prescription of the progesterone. I am gaining weight even with a proper diet …

Help please 
I'm sorry if this question is in the wrong place, but I couldn't find anywhere else to post it. I am Rachel, I am almost 46 years old. For the last …

Confused about how to proceed 
Hi. Wray, you have answered me already about my symptoms. After all my reading I am beginning to get confused. My symptoms are insomnia, inability to lose …

Estrogen Dominance And Hypothyroidism 
Hi, Wray! For many years I have been battling with low thyroid problems. Unfortunately, the doctors in my area only treat with synthetic drugs, which …

seizures after so long 
I was diagnosed with epilepsy back in 1997 when I was 24, after I had had a grand mal seizure on New Years Eve and another four months later. On both …

Confused with what to do next 
Hi, I've been taking natpro for about 2 years, I first started taking it because my periods had stopped from the mirena coil and I was getting really …

Am I Nuts? 
I began using 80 mg of progesterone in troche form about a week ago. 1/2 morning, 1/2 in the evening. I felt great the first night. Since then, I feel …

Questions for Problems with Bio-Identical Hormones 
Hello, Wray. I've posted before (regarding self-dosing of progesterone cream) on your site. I was self-dosing OTC progesterone cream and was having discomfort …

BHT progesterone question 
Hi, Thanks for the site. I'm 46 years old and have been told I'm post menopausal as my blood test stated my levels for FsH where 49 and LH 35. My last …

I'm concerned - bleeding at day 17 
Hello, I am taking progesterone for quite awhile now and did so some years before. I notice some minor cramps from time to time, my normal period starts …

I miscarried twice and had a still birth because of low progesterone 
When i was pregnant with my first son, i suddenly started bleeding heavily in the first trimester. My OB put me on progesterone suppositories and kept …

should I decrease or increase. 
Having a lot of trouble with one breast still. Lots of lumps, cysts etc. Sore. I take 5000iu vit D and selenium,lugols drops. Since January I have never …

Bioidentical progesterone = weight gain 
I am a 58 year-old woman. Some background: I have Hashimoto's Thyroidits,diagnosed at age 39 but ill for 20 years prior to diagnosis. Last summer …

Severe migraine 
Hi! I have been researching progesterone creams for estrogen dominance for a long time. I really need guidance on what dose to take to get me back on track. …

cysts advice  
Been on Natpro never less then 300mg daily since January. Still have cysts on left outer breast. Have been doing iodine and kelp. Is it normal for estrogen …

cysts advice  
Been on Natpro never less then 300mg daily since January. Still have cysts on left outer breast. Have been doing iodine and kelp. Is it normal for estrogen …

Anyone else have/had vertigo? 
Hi everyone, I have been using a high dose of Natpro daily for 3 1/2 months, currently at 500mg progesterone. I also take 10000iu Vit D and magnesium. …

Constipation on 500mg of Natpro  
Confused. I am taking 500mg of Natpro daily for estrogen dominance symptoms. Since the increase from 330mg before constipation is much worse. When I decrease …

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Progesterone Levels High 
I forgot to mention in my last post that previous to being on bioidentical hormones. I had used over the counter natural progesterone cream off and on …

High Progesterone Levels 
I have been using bioidentical hormones for about 5 years now. I am 56 years old. Have done saliva tests and then ended up doing blood tests with my …

C-Section, Fibroids, Myomectomy, Hysterectomy & now this - Please help. 
Hello, I am new and only beginning my journey and hope to gain some knowledge, wisdom and facts to help me and help my doctors. I hope someone will be …

Chills and Skin Sensitivity after progesterone application 
I am 42 and have recently begun taking 100mg a day of progesterone cream after researching my MANY symptoms and coming to the conclusion that I am in estrogen …

Maybe I need Progesterone also?  
Hello Wray: I stumbled on your site a few weeks ago, after trying to self diagnose a couple of odd symptoms. I keep coming back to read more - what a …

Concerned about tolerence 
Hi, I'm 32 years old and I'm using progestetone cream 200 mg/day from day 14 until my period bleeding ends. I started using it for very heavy periods but …

Progesterone side effects? 
Hi, I am 48 and for the past 2 yrs, I have had blood tests that either say I am in menopause(FSH is 40 or more) and no testosterone OR tests show I am …

Pregnancy HELP :( 
I am currently breastfeeding my 15 month old daughter and pregnant with another. I am exactly 6 weeks along. I started lightly spotting 4 days ago. …

late period after taking Utrogestan 100mg 
Hi There My doctor recommended I take utrogestan once I ovulate, i have been taking 100mg orally at night. i normally have a 30 day cycle, however I …

Very little bleeding but less and less PMS symptoms 
Hello, I'm taking progesterone for my PMS (and anxiety) and it is a tremendous help. I am 44 years now and my menstruation cycle is regular (I was able …

Excessive progesterone use can lead to too much testosterone. Testosterone that cannot be used by your body may convert to estrogen. Is this true? 
Considerations Excessive progesterone use can lead to too much testosterone. Testosterone that cannot be used by your body may convert to estrogen, leading …

Started NatPro - just have a question on rosacea? 
I had a complete hysterectomy at age 39 and am now 58 years old. I have read a lot about progesterone deficiency and decided to try NatPro- I am amazed …

Cycles and Trials of women with one ovary 
Hello everyone, I have been using Progesterone for about 4 years. I have PCOS and I am estrogen dominant. I had my left ovary removed due to a large …

BI Hormones 
Question, I'm 46 and have just been told I'm post menopausal. My FHL was 49 and LH 36, but I had a period three months ago. I have lots of hot flashes, …

Misdiagnosed with Thyroid Deficiency Creates HAVOC in Menopause 
Hello. I experienced Estrogen dominance (heavier than usual periods that were occurring more frequently) in Fall 2010. In Spring 2011, bio-identical aware …

Breast tenderness worsening? 
Hi, Thanks for this site - it’s very hope-inducing. I can see, that I’m not the first one to address this issue: A kind of paradoxical breast tenderness. …

New to progesterone.... 
Hi. Thank you for all you do on this site :-) I came here after experiencing some very heavy periods and cramping the last few years. I was on the pill …

Fibroids, Cysts, Terrible Fatigue and much more. Please help! 
Hello Wray, History as of January 2015. I am currently 45 years old. Left side ovarian dermoid cyst removed at age 16. Birth control until early …

Only 27!!!! Hormone replacement 
For the last six months I've gained 30lbs and it's like I'm pmsing all the time. Sometimes my boobs hurt so bad I could cry along with the cramps. I'm …

Thyroid, Progesterone & High blood sugar 
Hi I am writing for the simple reason that all of my life i have been healthy. Organic, juicing, vegetarian, vegan, raw food diet and now a normal …

Need some help please  
Hi Wray you are wonderful for helping those struggling- like myself. My story is ugly. My doctor tried me on many anti-anxiety and antidepressants since …

Period on day 16? On progesterone  
Hello: I am taking 100 mg of progesterone on pill form made by a compound pharmacy. I am supposed to take it starting day 7 until day 26 of cycle. This …

jlteam5 
I have had vaginal burning/ tingling for 8 months now. It started after UTI that was taken care of by antibiotics and then 2weeks later I got this pinching …

Help With Progesterone Dosing So many problems sad scared frusterated confused please help and reply 
Dear Wray, Hi, I hope I can find some answers here as I am so confused and just at about wits end. I started using progesterone after my gynecologist …

migraines and when to stop progesterone cream?  
Hello, thank you so much for your caring and knowledgeable information. I have been a migraine sufferer ever since I started my menstrural cycle at 14 …

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Infertility,PCOS,Low Vit D,Normal lab test? 
Hi my name is Misty and I have problems with non ovualtory cycles. I get a cycle every month 32-45 days. I have been having alot of issues with Anxiety …

Gut health and hormone balance 
Hi Wray, I'm battling E dominance and have been for a long time. I've committed to 400 mg of Progesyerone just this week. I will do this continuesly for …

Uncertain 
Hello, I am 32 years old. My problems started about a little over a year ago, although looking back, it's probably been much longer. I first started menstruating …

Vitamin D and estrogen 
Whenever I take vitamin D 2500 ius or more I get estrogen dominant symptoms (breast swollen and tender, water retention). Usually in an oil based capsule. …

Vitamin D and estrogen 
Whenever I take vitamin D 2500 ius or more I get estrogen dominant symptoms (breast swollen and tender, water retention). I was wondering if anyone else …

53/Menopause/Dryness/Lichen Sclerosus...I'm a mess! 
I just turned 53. My last cycle was March 2014. I discovered I have Lichen Sclerosus in August 2014 (so far, only the perineum and "backside" are involved …

Wray, I just smiled when I heard this. 
Hello Wray! I have been listening to the Gut Summit for the last week and was listening to J.J. Virgin and her interview starts out with telling the story …

looking for a little reassurance 
Hi Wray, I have searched your website almost non-stop looking for the answers to my various questions, most of which I found. Thank you for all your …

Wray, need your help understanding this  
Hi Wray, I read this response from someone in the health industry who seems to think progesterone or more specifically long-term progesterone use even …

No progesterone one year on after taking RU486 
Hi Wray, I was wondering if you could advise me on a dosage system to use as I feel I have a fairly different case in that I don’t entirely fit into …

Started the cream on the wrong day; period no coming; what should I do? 
Hello, I received my cream 2 or 3 day before my period begins; I just wanted to try it so I did; the result is that my period didn't come. I guess …

Infertility 
hallo, I'm turning 30 in April, and I've had two miscarriages to date with no successful pregnancy, I've done a lot of research and came across your …

Our Son on Prozac.... 
We have a 18 year old son that was on Prozac two months ago. He was fine at first always happy. We thought it was a miracle. All of a sudden he began to …

Please help - acne, progesterone, prolactin 
Because of adult acne, my 22-year-old daughter had a saliva hormone test which found her progesterone levels low. so doctor prescribed progesterone cream …

Liz UK - 2 week cycles on 500mg of Progesterone  
Hi Wray, I understand nothing can correct cycles once they start going erratic and I lose little to no blood. Only I would notice by examining tissue …

Up to 264 mg of progesterone/day and still having symptoms 
I have somewhat slowly increased my dose of progesterone cream to 264 mg/day every day with no breaks. I just turned 47 and was having fairly regular periods …

Coeliac diesease, Osteopaenia, Miscarriage, Ashermans and Endometriosis 
Hi There, As you can tell from the above title I have a bit going on! I am 37 and I have recently been diagnosed with Endometriosis after surgery to …

Trigeminal Neuralgia triggered by anxiety 
So thankful to find this information. I'm almost 45 and have had pain from trigeminal neuralgia since I was 37. I have determined that it is definitely …

Progesterone for Irregular Periods + Plan B? Concerned I'm pregnant... 
I have been on progesterone therapy for a couple months due to menstrual irregularity. Last cycle, the progesterone seemed to be effective since my period …

Help  
I have a hormone pellet because I'm in menapause .... I haven't had a period in a year since I started the pellet now I've been bleeding for 17 days so …

Profeme 
Hello I'm from Australia where you can only get progesterone cream by prescription. I ordered Profeme with doctors prescription. It was $97. I received …

Menopause and progesterone cream 
I am 56 years old and have been estrogen dominant most of my life. I suffered from heavy periods since the start, but I thought it was normal. When I was …

Progesterone and heart palpitations 
I'm a 53 year old male and was prescribed a natural progesterone cream (20 mg/day) from a compounding pharmacy to address low progesterone/estrogen dominance. …

Not-so-scary story 
I'm 47 years old. I have had epilepsy my whole life. Was diagnosed with petit mal seizures in about fifth grade. At age 15 I no longer had seizures. About …

Anxious 2 weeks every cycle 
Hello, I've found that I have anxiety, shakiness and depression from day 3 to about day 19 in my cycle. It gets worse the closer to ovulation I get. …

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Weird side effects when stopping cream for period 
Hello, I have a short luteal phase, 8-11 days. I took progesterone cream 40mg starting day after ovulation and for the following 14 days. I did look …

Progesterone cream and weight gain 
I was diagnosed with estrogen dominance and low progesterone in August and have been using Women's Touch progesterone cream twice a day for 2 weeks a month …

Depression worsening. Please help 
I've been using 200mg progesterone a day. The first three days were euphoric--depression gone, lots of energy and contentment. But since then I've gone …

LONG TERM USE OF NATPRO CREAM 
Hi Wray, I have a few questions about Natpro use. I have been using aprox. 400mg/day for aprox. 4 years now & am in my early 40s. I have been able to reduce …

Progesterone capsules with powder 
Hi I've spent days reading on this site and can't find an answer to my question. I know I am estrogen dominant and I know I have to take at least 400mg …

Nikki 
Hi Wray and fellow hormone sisters, I'm 42 years young. I was "accidentally" diagnosed with Endometriosis when I went it for surgery for a cyst on …

Light at the End of the Tunnel 
I started noticing changes right after I had my oldest 12 years ago. My monthly cycle went from being a light flow for 5 days to being flood gates for …

Confused About Oestrogen Dominance  
Hi Wray, As I am on 400mg of progesterone every day, my periods are nothing more than a touch of brown when I wipe myself a few times. Great compared …

Long term use/ gland atrophy? 
Hi Wray, I happened to some across this information from a man named James Sloan who also goes by Hveragerthi and as far as I can tell is a scientist/ …

Decade battle and at my wits end. 
I have had bad PMS since puberty. Around 20yrs old ( I'm now 31) I started to have allot of edema and water retention. It first started just around my …

Is Natpro ever in stock? So frustrated... 
I've been desperately trying to buy Natpro since September. I check the page regularly and signed up TWICE to receive a notification when it's back in …

just starting out. . 
I just started taking 20mg of progestall a week ago for symptoms that I've had since my first cycle after having my baby. For over a year now, I've started …

Could I just clarify...? 
Hi Wray, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, (but I can't see another way of contacting you), but could you just clarify - when you talk …

No break in progesterone cream use 
Hi, I am 40 years old and have been dealing with a multiple medication nightmare since the death of my husband over a year ago. I was put on two antidepressants …

Repeated miscarriage and weight gain 
My whole life I have been thin and even after I had 9 kids, but at age 42 I had 3 miscarriages in one year and started putting on weight. I got pregnant …

extreme pms symptoms 
I get really sick starting at about ovulation and usually ending when my period starts or 1 or 2 days into it. I get nauseous, dizzy shaky and fatigued. …

Energy boost shipping charges 
I wanted to purchase 4 packages of your energy boost formula, but shipping would be almost $40??? There doesn't appear to be any other choices for shipping …

Are progesterone pessaries safe to use while breastfeeding? 
Hi all, I am after some advice and to hear of others experiences. I am 42 years old and currently breastfeeding my 11.5 month old daughter 3-4 times …

I'm concerned about an allergic reaction 
I tried HRT for a short period of time for hot flashes and the other symptoms that go along with menopause, but had a pretty severe allergic reaction to …

Dosing during luteal phase not enough? 
Hi Wray, First, thank you for all of your work and diligence! I am 37, have felt "out of whack" for years. Doctors would tell me I was fine and put …

feeling pulse throughout my body, major swelling (edema) and exhaustion 
I'm 52--no periods for 8 months plus. Did 150 mg of oral progesterone and increased to 200mg. I began having more hot flashes and felt worse. Added …

What does this reaction to progesterone cream really mean? 
I recently started using Emerita progesterone cream in a desperate attempt to relieve nerve pain I was experiencing in all different parts of my body. …

menopausal after IUD removal - need some good advice 
I am writing this for my sister who is 51 and six months ago had a mirena IUD removed after 10 years. She has struggled with mood swings and bouts of depression …

Trying to decrease dosage, but can't seem to do it. 
Hi, First, hello Wray!! I hope you have had time to rest and relax! It's wonderful to "see" you around here again! I am wondering if anyone else has …

Out of Stock Again ?  
Dear Wray, I first must say I truely appreciate your work and I would never be where I am today without you or your product! I know that for a fact! …

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I have been using the cream for 3+ years 
I was diagnose with PCOS when I was 24 years old and now I am 30. I had been using the cream for a long time and my period came almost perfectly every …

Natpro  
I've been trying to order it for a week now and it's out of stock. Is there anywhere else to get it? I started using it and by gosh I am sleeping thru …

Prometrium dosing for topical use 
Hello Wray I have stumbled upon your site and am finding a wealth of such helpful (and calming) information. I am perimenopausal...47 years old, have …

CONFUSED AND NEED ADVISE 
I am 55 years old and have the following symptoms....joint aches/pains, hot flashes,night sweats,foggy thinking,irritability, lethargy-to name a few. I …

Liz UK - 400mg Progesterone - Think I need to increase.  
Hi Wray, I do hope you are now recovered and rested ? It's reassuring to see you back in the forums again as I don't trust anyone but you, (And in …

Daughter needs major help 
My daughter is suffering from PMDD where she has to lock herself in a room and stay away from people for 2 weeks out of the month. She can't control herself. …

Out of stock. 
When was the last time any one was able to order Natpro? Do they even still produce this? I need to place an order now. I would like to order natpro, …

DIM, Zinc, and PCOS 
I just spent quite a bit of time researching Dim, Zinc, and then resistance exercise training, well further research, after hearing some news that concerned …

Indefinate use? 
Hi again Wray, thanks for answering one of my other questions recently on how to taper. I have looked for this question and apologize if its here and …

Please help me 
I'm 50, suffering from: Horribly painful breasts about a week before my period until day 2 I fall asleep and wake a few hours later and that's it for …

Tapering back to normal use after 3 month daily 
Hi, I have a question about transitioning from being on 100 mg of progesterone daily for three months straight to balance out a moderate estrogen dominance. …

Increased hairloss since starting progesterone cream 
Wray, please help!! I'm trying very hard to use atleast 400mg of progesterone cream everyday. I started using about 2 weeks ago, my hairloss increased …

Melody Ann 
I am 48 and my periods have become very irregular over the past year. I've only had a few light periods in the last 9 months or so. I started bleeding …

New to progesterone  
Hello! I am in need of advice! I am 24 and my husband and I have had one miscarriage just over a year ago. For a long time I've had low progesterone symptoms …

Spironolactone Causing Severe Shoulder Pain & Neuropathy in Feet? Help! What's happening to me? 
Has anyone experienced severe side effects from Spironolactone? Not long after starting (no more than 1 month afterward - less, if I remember correctly) …

Dosing/Measuring advice- NatPro 
I recently bought 3 tubes of NatPro and even after reading the link on dosing I am confused as to how to measure. If I want to use 100 mg's of cream …

Do I need progesterone? 
Hi, I just got tested. Does this look normal to you? S-testosterone: 0,8 nanomol/l S-Østradiol: 520picomol/I S-Progesterone:nanomol/l 36,8 My doctor …

Vitex, A Different View 
I have been taking Vitex since early August, the same day I started progesterone cream. (I ordered Natpro today:)) I remembered trying to take it a …

julia 
Hi can any one help I would like to know if progesterone will help me. I scored 91 on the questionare wow, I had an hystorectomy in 2001. I am 47yrs old …

help. 
I'm 41, never had a "regular" period. Diagnosed in late 90's w/PCOS. Asked about hormone imbalance all these years. Answer was always no, even with …

Laurel 
I'm 44 years old, I live in Virginia, married to my best friend, have 4 beautiful teenage children. I've had a good life up until 6 years ago. I was helping …

Confused about dosage 
Hoping someone can help me. I have adrenal fatigue, hashimotos and possible estrogen dominance. I'm 41 still cycling every 24-26 days but my periods …

Upped dose to 120 mg/day now some ED symptoms? 
Wray, I upped my dose of cream to 120 mg/day. I've been using this dose for about a week. I was on a low dose previously (20-40 mg/day for about 10 days …

Question 1 1/2 months on progesterone for Wray, Joy, or anybody so inclined 
I have been applying the cream for 1 1/2 months now. I started August 11th and had a very heavy cycle come on the 25th. It was more than welcomed as I …

hot flashes 
I am 32 years of age/female. At age 30 was diagnosed with endocarditis and constantly have been having hot flashes the past 6-12 months, but i am still …

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This is making me scared!! 
Hello, I had my hormone levels tested and my estrogen was <5 and progesterone was .8. I am post menopausal and having terrible hot flashes and headaches …

Migraines worse after 6 months of cream 
Hello, I am 51. I've been using Natpro for more than 6 months-- about 400 mg. per day, every day, with no breaks. ( Vit. D 6000-8000 IU per day …

progesterone cream brought back awful migraine. 
I started having awful migraines about 3 1/2 years ago and it turned out to be the beginning of menopause. I was very sick for quite a while but now that …

Hiv protease inhibitors(kaletra) and progesterone 
Hi everybody: I´m a 34 years old man, i´ve been four years medicated with kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir), ´cuase i´m hiv positive. Since then, i began …

Urgent need of advice 
I am scheduled for bio identical hormone pellet therapy injection on Monday. I am reading horror stories of people who have had this done. I have also …

Progesterone & Morning Sickness 
I'm 36 years old. I took oral contraceptives for 3 months prior to my wedding when I was 21. Just that short time completely eliminated my libido...which …

Not sure if my symptoms would be considered severe enough for a higher dosage 
I'm 46 and was diagnosed with PCOS about 13 yrs ago. I have insulin resistance/high insulin, elevated testosterone, hair loss and visceral belly fat. …

Chloe 
If you are PCOS and in peri-menopause, of the two progesterone protocols for these conditions, what one is best to follow? also, my sweet and salt craving …

doing a saliva test and using progesterone 
I did a saliva test before starting with progesterone cream, because i wanted a "baseline" and then found out the test was lost! while they sent me a …

Dr. Ray Peat and Progesterone Therapy 
First off I would just like to applaud the wonderful things that you are doing, and helping so many people to find and use progesterone therapy. You seem …

Re: Doctors, totally fed up! 
I thought I would write this after reading so, so many blogs, here and elsewhere about the negligence, ignorance and even harm that "some" doctors cause. …

Increased Progesterone to 400mg, feeling better! and question re: supplements 
Hi, Hope everyone is doing well. I posted on the site often about two weeks ago with great news, then fell into a big slump. I needed to increase my …

Upped to 40 mg of Progesterone, still symptoms. What to do about increasing? 
I've written before. I was on 20 mg of progesterone, prescribed by a compounding pharmacist. I told him I was still having symptoms (spotting, shortened …

GMO  
Hi Do you use mom GMO soy?

RUNNING OUT 
Hello I've been trying to order Natpro for several weeks now, but I consistently get a message that says they are temporarily out of stock. Is it …

Change Brand 
Hi . I am using Natural Progesterone cream from NOW. And I am going to change it to Natpro. I use 600 mg progesterone daily. And I am going to use progesterone …

Help, I need help 
I have had a total hysterectomy. I am on HRT, which includes, estradiol, progesterone (yam) and testosterone. I have stopped the testosterone. Mad me feel …

Can 
Hi I have low thyroid low progesterone ,oestrogen,testosterone. I am so tired and hair loss .i started bio identical progesterone cream, and maca ,will …

Trying to help 
I have helped my fiance with Nat Pro for a number of months... While we feel she has responded somewhat positively, there is a problem that won't go …

My 1st cycle came today, cant remember the last, I can use a little guidance 
Hi everybody, I hope all is well. To my complete shock I woke up to my menstrual cycle, shocked! I was lucky if I had a cycle on birth control, when …

PCOS, Estrogen Dominance and MTHFR (lucky gal) 
Hello, I am a 42 years old and have had PCOS since I was 18, I had no clue what was happening to me, I felt like a freak. After seeing many "top docs" …

I've been taking progesterone for a few years, but apparently not enough. 
I am 44 and basically have (or have had)most symptoms of estrogen dominance over the past 25+ years: miscarriage (luteal phase) endometriosis aches …

Stock 
Hi Wray, checking in to see if you may know when Natpro may be back in stock. Are there other internet distributors? Any distributors in Minnesota? …

1st month on progesterone, late period, want it to start before traveling 
I need advice, but first, a bit of background. I have not confirmed that I have endometreosis, but my obgyn said she is willing to bet that I have it …

New to progesterone therapy and really need some advice 
I am a 40 year old peri-menopausal woman. For the past 6 years, I have been plagued with constant health issues. I went through years of infertility …

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I am upside down since coming off BCP's 
My nightmare started over a year ago when I stopped taking the birth control pill. I had been on it since age 18 (aside from 2 pregnancies), I'm now 43. …

Excessive Sleepiness 
I know that we are not supposed to be able to have too much progesterone and that it's not supposed to build up in the system. But I'm concerned about …

Alleycat 
I started using progesterone cream on day 14 of my cycle last month. This cream seemed fantastic! No PMT, new hair growing through, clear skin and lost …

Mohsin 
I am writing on behalf of my wife. She is currently 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant. The doctor we visited at the start of the pregnancy has prescribed her …

Post hysterectomy Tingling with HRT 
To make a very long story short: hysterectomy 3/1/14, placed on Minivelle Patch 1.0 mg. 45 days post op my skin felt like I had bugs under it. My hands, …

excessive weight gain and facial hair 
Hello, I have known for a long time that I was low on Progesterone. I did take your test and it again confirmed it. Agression, anger, stress, excessive …

hot flushes with bioidentical projesterone 
can u please help me, I am 51 and have been on progesterone @ 100 mg at night. due to horrific migraines. migraines eased down after taking the progesterone …

First Trimester insomnia, morning sickness and anxiety 
Hi Wray, I'm 33 years old and 7 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I was hospitalised with severe ppd after my first and was on yaz BC for most of my …

Using 20mg of progesterone cream. Do I need more? 
I'm 46 yrs old and have been having trouble with shortened time between periods and a lot of spotting both at the beginning and the end (more at the end) …

Progesterone cream and Anxiety? HELP!! 
Hi Wray, I have some concerns. I'm 32 years old, TTC for the past 3 years. I have had 3 miscarriages in the past 3 years. I do have 1 a healthy 6 …

1 week and counting 
I have been on Bio HRT for one week. bi-est 80/21 with 100 mg progesterone sublingual tabs. Hysto at 38. I'm 46. Here are my levels: estrone 38 testosterone …

Stopped Progestrone Cream - Will My Period Start? 
I started using progesterone cream at the beginning of June. I stopped after 21 days because it was making me very nauseated. Will stopping it trigger …

Total hysterectomy but endo still present 
I had a TAH in Jan. 2011 they took everything. I had severe endo. I am on 200 mg. of progesterone a very low dose of estrogen and testosterone injections …

Liz on 400mg Natural Progesterone. Thank you!  
I would like to share my experience with natural progesterone which I have been using for about 12 months. I find many people often only bother to write …

How to taper the dose of progesterone? 
I am on 400mg of progesterone intra vaginal twice /day in a normal pregnancy 7 wks. I wish to taper the dose as I feel it is too high. How can I do so …

Dosage 
Hello Wray, I have a query on dosage. I have ordered your product several times before. It is a lovely product and made my breasts look full and amazing! …

Dosage 
Hello Wray, I have a query on dosage. I have ordered your product several times before. It is a lovely product and made my breasts look full and amazing! …

Confused, PCOS Progesterone Cream and breakthrough bleeding 
I have been using Progest natural progesterone cream for a little over a month. Before using I hadn't had a normal cycle for 3 months prior to using the …

Retroverted uterus 
Can progesterone cream relieve dysmenorrhea caused by uterine retroflexion?

Progesterone x Estrogen ratio problems 
Dear Wray, I would like to ask you for advice. On your website I did not go to ask a question. I am 26 years old. All my life I have PMS, heavy period …

Liz UK 400mg Progesterone - Periods 2 or 3 times a week WITH pms  
Hi Ladies :) I have been using 400mg of Progesterone for 9 months continuously. After about 5 months my periods stopped (Used to have clotting and …

Progesterone Estrogen Ratio 
After a frightening 3 weeks of all over body tremors, weak muscles (continually contracted and shaking), brain fog, and overall heavy body throb (bp and …

No period after using natural progesterone cream 
I used Emerita brand natural progesterone cream for the first time this cycle. My periods are consistently either day 26 or day 27. I stopped the progesterone …

Do not know what to do  
hi I am returning your message regarding progesterone or an ovarian cyst. I've been tested for ovarian polyps and none of the gynecologist mention …

preventing post partum depression/anxiety? 
I have always had terrible periods (painful bedridden cramps, sore breasts). Anyway around the age of 33\34 I started having severe anxiety and depression, …

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I have zero progesterone 
I have gained weight. Can not seem to lose. 67 years old Just found out I have zero progesterone Will I begin to lose weight taking progesterone. How …

non stop bleeding for 3 weeks 
Is it only the lack of progesterone? Had what I thought was my period, long almost 3 weeks, clotty, non stop. I went to the doctor, ran a biopsy which …

I'm a young man using progesterone cream 
Hi my name is John and I took propecia a hair loss drug and that made me very sick I no longer have libido, energy, I developed brain fog, tinnitus, no …

Help with dose and estrogen dominance and heavy bleeding (sheesh!) 
Hello; I am 42 and have been on progesterone for appx 6 months. The first 3 months, I was only on 30 mg/day. I had blood work, and increased to 50 …

Weight Gain 
I have been trying the bioidentical hormone route for three years. Trying the cream from a local pharmacy, levels never increased at all, I was told I …

Cant tell what the doc meant Part 2 
Hi Wray its Tippy again, I forgot to mention that I just realized that after only using 60 drops for one day a great majority if the bottle is gone! This …

Cant tell what the doc meant 
Hi Wray,I hope this is where I post a question but I am a 38 year old female diagnosed with a moderate estrogen dominance.I have taken pregnenolone for …

Cathy  
What is goin on goin crazy without natpro been tryin for about 3 weeks to get it always out of stock

progesterone cream that contains PEG-100 
Hi, I came across with this forum and have a question. Natpro progesterone cream is out of stock at the moment. is it okay to use progesterone cream …

Can I stop estrigen? 
Hi! I am 35 years old and had a complete hysterectomy 6 months ago. My doctor put me on an estrogen patch 3 months ago since I was having horrible hot …

OTC progesterone vs compounded  
I'm wondering if OTC progesterone is as effective as compounded progesterone cream ? My compounded progesterone cream gives me a headache within 20 min …

Day 3 of promethium 
Started taking promethium , first 2 days were great, felt better than I have for months. Day 3 has been a nigh are. Woke up with crazy dreams, did go back …

Help with Ratio PLZ!! 
Hello...Ive been using Natpro for over a year at very high doses. I haven't had a cycle in 10 months and just recently had one, so I got a blood serum …

Hoping to speak with RJ 
I am looking to speak with someone who goes by the name of RJ. I think that I read on this site that she lives somewhere near the St.Louis area. I was …

Need help dosing? 
I am 25 and was told I am progesterone deficient. I had a full panel done on my hormones using a new test that is more accurate then saliva. I came off …

42 - Insomnia (actually NO SLEEP) 
I am 42 and about 6 months ago just like a light switch I couldn't sleep (in the past I have never in my life had an issue sleeping...ever) It is worse …

Follow Posts 
Is there a way to follow these posts by date, instead of just "searching"? I like to read new questions/answers, always looking for things to learn and …

Julie 
I am looking for some feedback. I have been using Dr. Lees progesterone Gel by Supplement Spot for about four months now. I took Wray's advice and started …

Stop or continue using progesterone cream during pregnancy 
Hi, I am 13 weeks pregnant have been on the bio-identical progesterone cream Progensa Plus since 4 months before I got pregnant. I am doing 10mg twice …

Need your wisdom  
Hi Wray, I am 43 yr old and know the I am in peri - menopause... But , about 4 yrs ago ...I didn't have a period for 6 months and thought maybe I was …

Hot Flushes 
I have just read your post re hot flushes being due to high estrogen and low progesterone. I can't understand why this would be the case. I previously …

Weight Gain and No Libido 
Hi there, I just wanted to share my experience so far with using the cream and ask for some opinions. I am 33 years old. I have had increasing issues …

Progesterone audio by Dr. John Lee 
I hope this is appropriate to post here. I just came across this youtube audio from Dr. John Lee. Thought it was very informative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBvH …

Progesterone cream causing racing heart? 
Can progesterone cream cause your heart to race? I just swapped creams (from lifeflo to emerita) and I've noticed that my heart races and a few other symptoms …

I think I am going to stop progesterone 
I am now up to 600 mg of progesterone for the past week. 2000 mg of NAC. 10,000 IU of Vitamin D. I am still bleeding/spotting. It is actually worse since …

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Please help, too much progesterone?? 
I am 35 and have been taking bioidentical progesterone cream for six months. I am not pre-menopausal yet. I got off of birth control almost a year ago …

The bleeding won't stop!!!! 
I have been spotting for the past 16 months. It was never really enough for a pad. Just when I wiped. I started progesterone cream 2.5 weeks ago at 400mg …

Light headed dizzy and loss of motivation and pleasure 
I am 49 and have had only one period in a year, I started having peri-menopause symptoms about 8 years ago but three years ago I was wrongly diagnosed …

No Period After Stopping the Pill....ugh 
I am currently 33. I started by period at age 12...I was never regular. It seemed that my emotions had a great impact on when I would start. Sometimes …

Hot Flushes 
I am on premarin 0.625mg, but I still have hot flushes. I don't have the mood swings but I know I have to change from the Premarin.

Applying progesterone cream vaginally? 
Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but when applying the cream vaginally, how do you get it all to absorb? Am I still getting all that i need if …

Weight gain since starting Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA 
I'm 47 years old and in October went to try a PA who my friend really likes and specializes in hormonal balance. My initial thought was to see her for …

Karen Robertson 
Hi Wray. Not terribly sure whether to post another set of questions to you as I am very aware you are taking time out for recovery. I do hope you are improving. …

Am confused? 
hello, i'm hina n i'm 25 years old. i'm married.my problem is that my periods are irregular so i use progyluton for this.i have no baby.so trying for …

can i use progyulton n pregnacare conception his or her both tablets in one time a day? 
hi,my name is hina.i'm married.my age is 25.my ouestion is that my periods is irregular and i'm trying for a baby so i use progyluton for regular periods …

Confused about P:E ratio  
Hi there , would like some help figuring out my estrogen / pregesterone ratio ! About a year ago my periods became irregular & my hair started falling …

Who makes Natpro? 
I was wondering if anyone could tell me where Natpro is made and by whom? It looks like a wonderful product but just wanted to check before ordering.

New to progesterone therapy 
Hello All, I recently started with natural progesterone cream, prescribed by my doctor. Just for a bit of history (longish), I am 52 years old and …

Abnormal bleeding, no temperature rise, infertility 
Since I started my cycle at age 15, I have never been regular. I would typically get my period between 40 and 60 days, but up until I got married, I was …

Newbie to this site with many questions ---RJ, this is Debbie :)  
I don't really know where to start! The past year has been a very hard one physically for me. I have all kinds of weird symptoms, panic attacks, insomnia, …

Awful Migraine Headaches…Please Help 
Hello Wray & all ladies on the forum, I think I'm not submitting my problem in the right time as I can see that Wary is on sabbatical. I hope she got …

Thank You Wray 
Hi Wray I know that I speak for so many people who visit your website daily, but I just want to take this opportunity of saying a very BIG thank you …

when can i use progestrone cream after D&C? 
Hi, I miscarried at 6 wks twice in a year and my recent progestrone level was 7 just before the D&C. First one was natural miscarriage and i didnt know …

Can't Take Vitamin D 
Hi, I have a quick question in regards to vitamin D. I've had my levels checked and they are within the normal lab values (not the higher levels you …

Wading through the conflicting information that's out there 
I'm 49 years old and have been suffering from severe PMDD since I was a teenager. It's impaired my ability to work outside my home and seriously impacted …

Menstrual period 
If I have a normal period while taking 220 mg progesterone cream each day, does that mean I am extremely deficiencient in progesterone? I have been …

Cindy Lynn  
100 mg of progesterone causes weight gain in my abdomen and I grow a full bra cup size. I'm only 120 lbs at 5 foot 2 inches. Is the "pooch" water retention …

Progestelle 
Hello! Can I use Progestelle oil sublingually?

Can you help me figure this out? 
I am 38 years old and starting suffering from acute anxiety and panic attacks this summer. I've never experienced anything like this in my life, and I …

Mrs Karen Robertson 
My son was diagnosed with Chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) at the tender age of just 9 years. Very long story short, following an admission to Great Ormond …

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Cindy  
I took bio identical progesterone for over two years. 50mg in the evening I'm 47 years Old now. I stopped taking For months because a physician tried …

Am I Weird? 
I just don't understand it all. I am 51, perimenopausal. Using BHRT. Progesterone is supposed to make you calm, and help you sleep. But when I take it, …

confused 
I'm 53 and have been using progesterone cream for 5 months. At first it seemed to help with my hot flashes but recently they seem to be getting bad again. …

Progesterone is poison to my body! Why can't I tolerate it? 
First, let me start by saying that I am well versed in bio identicals. I'm not knocking bio-progesterone, but I am going to say that some of the information …

Does Progesterone Disrupt other Hormones, and Dermal Fatigue?  
Hello Wray, My girlfriend and I are debating the safety of progesterone, especially dermally applied. Here's a recent writing (don't know by whom) …

E dominance even on 500 mg of progesterone? 
Hi, is it possible to show e dominance sysmptoms even when using Higher doses of progesterone? I started using about 460-500 + progesterone Cream about …

100mg progesterone pills by prescription 
Are these 100mg progesterone pills synthetic or bio identical my dr prescribed me? I have been opening the pill and rubbing the cream on me rather than …

How many drops 
How much drops or cm's are 400-500mg of Natpro please ?

Natpro/Soy 
Hi, just wondering if Natpro contains soy since it is made from soya bean. Thanks!

Uterine polyps  
I am a 30 yr old I had a baby 10 years ago died at birth from a genetic defect I hadMTHFR That I was unaware of and haven't had any since. The hubs and …

Desperate but no response.... 
Looks like I will be dropping my dose since I have not received any feedback from this site. Dr thinks I am taking to much..... :( SEVERE anxiety and …

Dr. Just prescribed me 200mg a day of progesterone in PILL FORM 
I am not sure if I should order your cream or try the pills. From what I have read the pills are not as affective because the liver breaks them down. …

Interesting article for men 
Hello Wray, Passing this link along to you in case you haven't seen it. I thought it was quite interesting as my husband is increasing with age ;) …

Just started progesterone. It's making my anxiety worse 
My Dr. recommended I start using progesterone because I battle with anxiety/depression and bad PMS. My periods were always late, I would bloat really bad …

Extreme weight loss, night sweats, fear death 
Hi Wray. I had a postpartum breakdown, many years ago. I had another terrible breakdown post-hysterectomy. I have hereditary hemochromatosis, and have …

Extreme weight loss, night sweats, fear death 
Hi Wray. I had a postpartum breakdown, many years ago. I had another terrible breakdown post-hysterectomy. I have hereditary hemochromatosis, and have …

How do L-arginine and 7-keto dhea effect withdrawal symptoms Prednisone 
Thanks for this site-it has helped me immensely! I have gone from taking increasingly higher doses of Prednisone to a matainance dose of only 10 mg. …

Spotting at mid-cycle (2 weeks) on 166mg prog / day 
Hello Wray, I've been taking 1 tsp of progesterone per day for the past 6 weeks. (My Pg / E2 ratio was 17 in August. Progesterone was very low at …

My progesterone deficiency story and query re dosage of natpro 
I am a 35 year old female, and my history is that in 2009 I suffered from secondary amenorrhea for 9 months. The Dr put me on meliane to regulate my periods, …

2 months using cream...sore boobs and retaining water 
Hi there, I've been using progesterone cream for about two months now. At first I was using too little and didn't get results, so I bumped it up to …

Confused 
Im 34 and have two children, 15 & 10. Finally decided I'm ready for another, so took out the Mirena in Feb of this year. Was on it for 3 years, and before …

Hormone results 
Progesterone- 3 Estradiol-17- 216 Testosterone- 2.3 Prolactin- 8 Parathyroid 3.6 Dhea-5.1 t3-4.6 t4-15 tsh-0.88 LH- 17 Cortisol …

Period Late - what to do? 
Hello Wray, I started using Dr. Lee’s progesterone cream on the “estimated” day of my ovulation. The first week and a half I was using 100 mg (I don’t …

Success! A baby girl!!! 
Dear Wray, I am typing with one hand as I hold my precious newborn baby girl! Oh, what a journey it has been! After the miscarriages, cycles with …

The Weighting Game 
Hello Wray. I have been having trouble with my weight for over a year now. In the past, diet and exercise have always been the key, but since last September …

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Absorption (Vitamin D3 B12 patches, Tryptophan, Folic Acid, b6 ) 
Thanks for the wonderful information and support here, I feel you are saving my life! I started using a D3 with magnesium patch (5,000 IU D3 and 250 …

Can You Help Interpret My Blood Serum Tests? 
Hi Wray, Wondering if you can help me out. My latest blood serum testing came back as follows: Estradiol - 52 pg/mL Estrone - 32 pg/mL (Range: …

cervical cancer 
My daughter, 25 yrs old, has been told she has pre cancer cells in her pap smear. Do you know if Progesterone cream will help with this? Her doctor tells …

Hypothyroid 
Hi Wray, I am 32 and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in February after 2 years of being undiagnosed. I had a blood hormone test done in July and the …

I need help on what to do on no progesterone break days!...... 
hello, I'm 43 yrs old with a history of hormone imbalance, depression and anxiety since I was 13 yea old. I was told It was a normal puberty thing in …

Cream Absorbsion and Progesterone stored in Fat 
Hi, Natpro is THE best cream, I have never had such almost immediate relief. The absorbancy must be that much better, and no bad ingredients. …

Progesterone cream ruined me 
Progesterone cream ruined me. I continuously used it for consecutive months in which at first I started noticing increased hair growth, at the doses …

K Gupta 
Is it safe to take Primolut N to delay periods while I have Copper T inserted?

Progesterone by Prescription Only? 
Hi, According to: http://www.mercola.com/forms/progesterone.htm the FDA will be regulating sale of all Progesterone including creams and pills, which …

Spotting Menopausal  
Hi, I was taking Progesterone in a cream that has lots of herbal ingredients etc., and concurrently used Progesterone in Coconut Oil which has no other …

Follicular Woes 
Hi all! Ever since the birth of my son in 2010, I have had awful migraines that are most definitely connected to my cycle. I am 30 at the moment. I was …

Acne on back after stopping birth control pill 
Will the use of progesterone help with back acne that began shortly after stopping the pill, having been on it for 7 years? If so can you give instructions? …

Progesterone for Adrenal Exhaustion 
Hi, I have asthma and have been taking Prednisone as needed in order to cope with my adrenal exhaustion. This last time I had to take 200 mg. in …

Applene 
I had a hysterectomy when I was 43 due to severe endometriosis. My cervix was left and ovaries taken out. I insisted I have an hrt patch and when that …

Continuous use of Progesterone? 
Hi Wray, I have started using progesterone cream recently due to spotting after ovulation (7 days before my period) and extremely bad period pain. I have …

Natpro  
Hi Elizabeth I have emailed Julienne with my answer. Hopefully she will get back to you in a few days. Take care Wray

Hopelessly Lost: Progesterone Cream, Estrogen Dominance, and Early Periods 
Hi Wray, I am in my early 20's and have been dealing with PCOS since I was 13 years old, while I have no cysts on my ovaries, I suffered from a variety …

why did my cycle start already? 
Wray, I have been using 200 mg of your cream for 2 months w/out stopping and so far my periods have been coming on-time, which is what I was looking …

irregular menstural cycle using progyluton 
i am 33year old married since 2 years and i have no children. i have irregular menses with heavy bleeding since 4months,4 months back i was alright. i …

Very stressed and upping the dose 
Hi Wray, I have been using 1/2 tsp. (us) morning and 1/2 tsp at night and thought it was working pretty well. Not great but better. I have been under …

Bio-identical progesterone 
wray, is Natpro made with bio-identical progesterone? Thanks - Caroline

my daughter is 35 yrs old and hypothyroid 
My daughter has been ill for over 5 years with her hypothyroidism. She currently takes natural dessicated thyroid pills. Recently she has tried to increase …

Diagnosed with low progesterone but test were done on the 7th day of my menstrual cycle 
I am really confused as to tests results and could use some help. I just turned 36 and have been trying to conceive for over 5 years. I have also had severe …

Natpro Stock 
Dear Wray...I'm wondering if there is a problem with the site with respect to ordering Natpro. I've been trying to ordering since Friday 8/31 with no …

How long do I remain on the progesterone cream? 
I am 33 years old and have been using the NatPro progesterone cream since end of May 2013. For the past 3 months, I've been using 332mg/day. I apply …

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Wray - Breast Tenderness 
Hi Wray - I feel after a very long journey that I'm doing very well. I feel more and more balanced both physically as well as psychologically with each …

Progesterone cream and post partum birth control 
Hi! I'd love to use progesterone cream as a contraceptive. I was thinking of going on the mini pill- and since that's just synthetic progesterone it seems …

Not sure what to do about progesterone 
Hi- I am a 41 year old mother of 3. I began having some trouble sleeping in March. This led to several tries with different benzodiazapines over a few …

Adrenal fatigue, breastfeeding, cycling 
Hi. I am 44 and gave birth to my eighth wonder 6 months ago. I started cycling again at exactly 5 months post partum. I have battled adrenal fatigue for …

looking for the happy ending... 
Hi-- I just took your questionnaire and I scored 75. Somehow it's validating because there are no words to describe the torment I have been living …

Wray - Correct dosage for Inositol  
I'm curious about Inositol. I know you've made this recommendation to me, as well as several times throughout this site, saying that it regulates blood …

Higher LH than FSH in follicular stage Continued 
Hi again Wray, I feel dumb but just noticed that the estrogen test at 323 pg/ml is total estrogens and does not specify that it is estradiol only or …

Higher LH than FSH in follicular stage Continued 
Sorry Wray, I was afraid I'd run out of room in previous post- DAY 6 of Cycle serum test results- LH 15.9 miU/ml FSH …

Higher LH than FSH in follicular stage 
Hi Wray, I have been doing fairly well lately until the last month or so. As you know, I have Adrenal fatigue and I've had to go extremely slow …

Adrenals/anxiety 
Wray, I have tried progesterone in the passed but increased my pcos symptoms (hair growth ect) I was using 200-400 so it makes so sense to me. I got …

Need your cream....live in Canada 
Hello, I live in Alberta, Canada. Do you have any connections with someone in Canada so I can purchase your cream.

Cramping with Progesterone Cream during Perimenopause 
Hi.. I am 47 and am pretty sure I am starting peri-menopause. After reading on this forum...I discovered I may have been progesterone deficient for …

Wray - Other Forms of Progesterone 
I have an upcoming doctor's appointment here in the next couple of weeks at which time I hope to have a full series of blood work and saliva test to find …

I Apologize If This Is A Silly Question 
When it comes to Vitamin D3 is best to take the full 5,000 - 10,000 IU daily recommendation all at once either in the morning or the evening or is it best …

hot flushes stop during a period 
Hi Wray, I'm 54 and have been having peri-menopausal symptoms for 5 years now - hot flushes, weight gain, depression, dry skin, no libido, anxiety, lethargy, …

Sudden Smell Sensitivity and Menopause 
Is anyone else noticing a sudden and exaggerated sensitivity to certain smells, bath soaps, air fresheners, perfumes, car exhaust, foods cooking? …

What an article...... 
Hello to you Wray. Hope all is well. The good Lord willing I'm doing pretty good over here. If I could send you an email I'd tell you how I'm doing …

Heavy Periods for the past 12 years 
I always had regular and fairly light menstrual periods until I was about 38 years old (I am now 50). At that time I began to gain weight and my menstrual …

Wray: Questions about Tyrosine 
Just recently i've taken a closer look at Tyrosine and understand, according to your recommendation on the anxiety page, that i should start with 250mg …

24-progesterone deficiency- questions about estrogen dominant wake up crisis 
I'm 24 and know I've had hormonal imbalance for a few years. Obvious symptoms were breakouts, and depression/anxiety. Was on/off birth control over the …

Severe Endometriosis/ Taking 2000mg Natpro Per Day and Still Having Problems/ What's a Therapuetic Dose? 
August 1, 2013 Dear Wray, Thank you for your time, your helpful website, and your product. I have searched your website and forums at length and …

MACA Root - Coconut Oil - Lemon Balm Extract 
"MACA is a strengthener and rejuvenator for the entire endocrine system, thereby encouraging the body to produce its own natural hormones - and in the …

Brown discharge before period? 
Hello, Ever since I began progesterone therapy at the end of May this year, I'm noticing that my periods do not start except that they are preceded …

waking up with a headache 
HI Wray, I am 44 years old and have been on a little over 1tsp of Natpro for about 4 months now. It has saved my life, thanks for all you do. I have …

On Progesterone pill and having weight problems? 
So after 3 years of severe inadequate Luteal phase, and a doctor perscribing BC pills for 2 of them, I finally got myself to a new doctor and onto 200mg …

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Bleeding Question 
Hi Wray, Thank you so much for speaking with Julienne last week. I just had another question. I have been using 400mg for about 4 weeks and thought …

Does progesterone definitely suppress ovulation?  
I am almost driven demented with this. :). ........ my fertility doctor put me on clomid but after day 10 follicular tracking, she prescribed me Progesterone …

TEENAGE DAUGHTER 
My 15 year old daughter has been prescribed progesterone to help with her irregular periods. After reading about it online, she has some concerns. She …

Wondering if I have Low Progesterone 
Some of the symptoms fit me to a T, but some don't. I'm wondering if this could be the root of my problems. My main issue is that I have VERY severe periods. …

I have a question about potassium hydroxide 
I use emerita progesterone cream, the original natural progesterone cream for menopause/perimenopause, but lately I haven't been able to find it in any …

Irregularity and predicting final period? 
Hello, First of all I love natpro! It has a made a huge difference in my life. And so has this website. I can't thank you enough for making this information …

Symptoms 
Dear Wray, My symptoms consist of breast soreness, brain fog, crying spells, vaginal itchyness, nasal drainage every morning, ear ringing in my left ear, …

Can someone please explain to me how to get the progesterone/estrogen ratio? 
Hi Can someone please explain to me in plain english how to figure out the estrogen progesterone ratio? I really want to learn how to do this myself …

Verleen Again…. 
Once again, I can't add to my other page.. But, I'm thinking that since this went beyond the light spotting, that I've started my regular cycle. The …

Emerita progest 
I have already purchased a six month supply of progest cream in individual packages -- I thought this would be the best way to get consistent dosing. I …

Where are my lovely results?? 
I have some questions re utilizing progesterone cream. We have a history in my family of use (sister with post-partum psychosis, grandmother who used …

Beansprout 
Hi. I just turned 50. Reading through the forum i have reason to believe that i've suffered from hormonal imbalance, specifically, estrogen dominance …

Two more questions for Wray 
Dear Wray, you have probably missed my last post in theme "How should I continue?" because you have not answered and I hope you do not mind if I copy-paste …

Iron deficiency - shows in my nails 
Hi Wray, We've previously discussed DIM and some issues I'd had with more frequent bleeding when starting on progesterone cream. You advised that the …

Liz UK 
Hello Wray, I can no longer add "Comments" to my page. I guess it's full ! :) I am writing to ask what you think might be the best way to proceed …

Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression 
Hi Wray, For some reason I cannot add comments to my existing page...so feel free to post your response here or there..whichever you think that is …

How does one get 200 or high mg in Natpro? 
If the cream is 33mg per dose, how do women get 200 or higher dose of Natpro? Do you sell one with 200mg per dose? Or do you have to buy several bottles? …

My recent adventures continued…. 
For some reason on my original post, I no longer have an option to add another reply there. Wray, I wanted to thank you for your help an advice and …

No music with Menopause 
It's Jo C again. i kept trying to respond but it kept giving me an error all day. Thank you for your quick response and your wealth of supporting data. …

Pippa 
Hello, I am in early menopause and my symptoms are insomnia and night sweats. The hot flashes (day)are bearable and I think getting better. My question …

please give me some advice!!! 
hello, i'm a 24 years old girl from romania, so my english isn't very good. i had regular cicles from 14 to 23 years of age. from around 20 i began taking …

Pippa  
Hello Everyone, I hope I am writing this question in the right place. I am in early menopause and have decided to double up on my progesterone cream …

Endometriosis, birth control pills and hirsutism  
I'm 28 year old girl diagnosed and undergone laparoscopy for endometriosis and chocolate cyst. After the laparoscopy i started taking birth control pills …

Progesterone does make you gain weight 
I've been on progesterone pretty much for the last 4 years and in the last 4 years I have had such a hard time losing weight. When I was off the progesterone …

How should I continue? 
I started using progesterone cream more than two months ago. I started with small doses (40 milligrams a day) since I did not know the truth about how …

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Total Cholesterol Reduced with Hormone Replacement to Youth Levels 
Wray: As you know I have been taking progesterone now for a year and a half and I began to wonder if progesterone's precursor, pregnenolone, might have …

Treatment for PCOS with powder and progesterone cream 
I'm a 23-year-old female who wants to use progesterone cream and the PCOS powder from this site to help my PCOS and restart weight loss. I'm currently …

what is going on? 
i'm 47 years old. in the past 4 years my period became frequent - every 21 -24 days. i went to a doctor who prescribes bio identical progesterone about …

Help 
I'm using 10-20mg of progesterone cream every 1-2 hours trying to make the anxiety go away since starting the cream 2 days ago. It's getting worse. What …

Hormone Craziness !! 
I am 47 year old and just had another blood test. My Progesterone was 6.1, Estradiol 70.8, Testosterone 120. Growth Hormone .7.. I work out 5 days a week …

The dangers of Vitamin D3 supplementation? 
Hi Wray. Came across this website page whose author challenges Dr. Cannell's findings about Vitamin D. He's rather crass in his opinions about Vitamin …

Secondary Infertility 
Hi, we have had a lot of problems both getting pregnant and then staying pregnant. We are very lucky to have one beautiful six yearold boy, who was conceived …

I am 64 and just want to looked great again 
Hi, I started my HRT around 47-48 recommended by a OG doctor. After ten years treatment I was advised by another doctor to change to another hormone …

Young Woman -- initial reaction to Natpro 
I am 21 years old and have suffered from severe pain, depression, anxiety, acne, hot flashes and dizziness (possibly endometriosis) since I started my …

Am I on the right track? 
Hi Wray, Thank you so much for all the help and advice you provide. I am 52 and have had normal, regular cycles my whole life until the last several …

Bleeding or actual period? 
Hello, I'm 33 years old, and I've been seeing a doctor since January 2013 regarding the following symptoms: hair loss, facial hair, irregular periods, …

Progesterone cream in Australia 
I just wanted to post how excited I was to receive my tube of Natpro in the post today. I honestly didnt think it would arrive. I live on the south coast …

Pam 
I am currently going through menopause. I am suffering horrible hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, anxiety. I am trying bioidentical progesterone and …

Too much cream? 
Wray, I have read a lot of your replies here regarding progesterone use, and I think what you say makes a lot of sense. What I can't seem to wrap my head …

Anemia and Heavy bleeding...until I found a natural solution! 
I just want you to know that I sympathize with all you women who have had heavy bleeding and flooding because I have had this problem too for the last …

flooding periods 
For the last four years iv suffered from flooding periofs with lots of clots . Iv had to have time off work due to this. I have a small fibroid the size …

Question about 7-Keto 
Hello, I had a hysterectomy leaving the ovaries and cervix two years ago. Prior to that I was on Aldactone for cystic acne and hair loss. I am now on …

Latest labs--conversion help, seems high progesterone 
My last labs for progesterone: 0.6 ng/ml, estradiol: 36 pg/ml I have been on and off varying doses of all three hormones for the past 5 years. Before …

Severe dry skin problem 
Hello Wray I wrote to you before with a whole host of problems and your natpro cream has been an amazing antidote along with your suggestion to get …

On Progesterall, bloodwork was just fine, spotting on day 8 of period? 
45 years old On progesterall from mid-cycle to day 27. Period normally comes on anywhere between day 26 to 34 (all of my life, a norm) Normally a 7 …

can anyone interpret this test please and dr's recommendations 
Hi Wray! My friend told me about this site. I'm seeing a hormone doctor who is treating me for adrenal fatigue. My zrt lab saliva profile is this- …

I struggle with menstruation related migraine, can anyone help me? 
Hello,i am a 32 year old woman from Norway. I have a question about jusing progesterone for menstruation related migraine. I have always struggle with …

simone 
Ultrasound has just confirmed I hv 89mm fibroid growing into wall of uterus which clinically makes it harder 2 remove. I am interested in progesterone …

Should I drastically increase my progesterone cream dose? 
I've been trying to work with natural progesterone cream for several years, with really little change... and the last 6 months I decided to really devote …

Making progess but some depression now 
I have been having some success with using 400mg of progesterone for my severe anxiety, pnd and pms (see my posts Severe PND and anxiety and PMS and Anyone …

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Progesterone side effects  
Hello Wray, I recently started on 100mg bioidentifical progesterone under the guidance of a very well regarded doctor. This after reacting horribly to …

Gaining weight 
I am taking 1 Gm Compounded Progesterone daily on days 13-27. I have gained 8 pounds in 6 weeks. The concensus of what I am reading, is this not enough? …

Help with Progesterone-Estrogen Ratio 
Hi Wray- What do you make of this: I was severely Estrogen Dominant back in November with an Estradiol Serem of over 1,000 pg/mL. I started using 200 …

Need some guidance 
I have been taking 100 mg of progesterone cream a day for the past two months and I feel like I am getting worse instead of better. I am exhausted, my …

Years of natural progesterone use, but what I'm reading here (+ my symptoms) confuses me... 
Hi Wray, I am very much enjoying the wealth of information here. I am 46 yrs young, petite build, but about 30 lbs over my idea weight. I have been …

How long should i use the progestrone cream for hairloss? 
I'm 32 years old and have mirena inserted a year ago and now experiencing many symptoms like hair thinning, emotional, mood swings, anger. I'm going get …

I cannot get balanced no matter what I do 
I had one ovary and tube removed 7 years ago. A few months after the surgery, I started having insomnia, and low libido. Then rages began. I went to my …

Ordering Natpro - delivery to the UK 
Hello Wray, 1. How does the use of Tranexamic Acid square up with the simultaneous use of Natpro? Do you know anything about negative effects that Tranexamic …

How should I use the progesterone cream while using Mirena. 
I have been on Mirena for about 3 years. I have thin hair to begin with but it falls out much more now (cleaning the drain daily) and doesn't grow longer …

DESPERATE!!!! 
Hello Wray, I took the quiz for progesterone deficiency and scored a 61. I would appreciate information on progesterone therapy. I have no history of …

Help Wray, Help! 
Hi Wray-- I just ordered some NatPro and I'm excited about it. In the meantime, I have been taking a quality nat pro cream (but it's very lotion-y) …

Am I using the cream wrong? 
I began using the cream to battle the horrible mood swings and anxiety, etc I had with horrible PMS. It was a miracle from day 1 and it alleviated every …

Question re: Provera for Abnormal Bleeding and Ovarian Cyst 
Hi Wray, I've been using NatPro for about 9 months and it really has cut down on the length and severity of my periods, until now. This month, I …

Misdiagnosed for 12 years as PCOS 
Hello Wray, I was misdiagnosed for 12 years as having PCOS. I am not in fact PCO. I never had high LH or FSH levels nor have I ever had any cysts on …

Questions for Wray 
Hi Wray!! I've been using Nat Pro since October and have finally started to get my Estrogen Dominance under control. My doctor does all the testing but …

Facial Breakouts 
Hi Wray! I hope you are well. It's been a long time since I've corresponded, as I was forced to stop using progesterone cream due to weird breakouts …

Mouth sores 
Hi Wray I bought the Anti Inflammatory Supplement from Cape Town a while ago. After using it I got mouth sores - even in the corners of my mouth. …

Progesterone for Parkinsons 
Hello Wray, I am a new progesterone user and discovering its many benefits for my hormonal issues. Sitting down recently with a family member that …

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 
Hello, my name is Dianna. I have been perusing this website on and off for a couple of months trying to figure out what to do. Almost ten years ago, at …

Post Menopause and Seizures 
I had 2 febrile seizures as an infant. Then at age 35 I had a seizure after about a year of monthly auras following the birth of my 2nd child. I was …

Anyone out there dealing with postpartum issues?  
Hi, I have read entries of many of you that are suffering or have suffered with postpartum issues. You can read my original entry PND and Anxiety and severe …

Pharmacy compounded progesterone cream 
I am estrogen dominant and post menopausal. Dr wants me to use 100 mg of progesterone cream per day compounded by a pharmacy every day for a least 3 …

Weight Gain 
Hi Wray, It is Amy again (see my post Estrogen Dominance on 2/24). I did what you said and opened up the oral capsules and put it in a cream. Not …

PMS Hives 
Hi Wray Do you have any links to share regarding pre-menstral hives? I’ve seen on several forums that getting hives before your period may be helped …

I'm confused and scared, think I'm losing my mind and health 
I posted somewhere else on the site and not sure if it was the right place or not. I have been for years had this low shaking/tremor thing. It is now …

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I am at my wit's end with my period 
Dear Wray, I have been reading your advice for a couple years now. I can't get on top of my irregular periods and I'm at my wit's end with it. …

Estrogen Dominance 
Hi Wray, I am trying to figure out what has happened to me since having children. After my 1st born (easy pregnancy but severe morning sickness and …

Angie 
I am a mother of 4 beautiful girls ages 6,4,2 and 5 months. Just two months post partum I began experiencing anxiety attacks, insomnia, racing thoughts, …

Progesterone advice needed 
Hi Wray, I am obsessed with your website and have found it to be so knowledgeable. Thank you! I am 39 years old with no children, never been pregnant. …

Progesterone, Candida, and Hormones 
Hi Wray. I wrote to you before about my vulvodynia and Natpro. After extensive research and backtracking to when my pain started, I realized it was …

Love NATPRO but could you package it in different way? 
I have been using only NATPRO since November 2012. The nurse practitioner that I was using would not prescribe more than 100 mg daily of the prescription …

will progesterone cause my testicle to shrink 
I am a 54 yr old man, I was born with undescended testicals, one was removed. Ive noticed problems with my libido and feeling exhausted, and depression. …

Sarah 
I have been suffering with almost every symptom on these pages, it seems. PCOS, anxiety, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, among others. How wonderful …

Acne Cure! 
I have suffered from acne on an off my entire adult life. It became better in my early 20s but for some reason really flared up again at around 25. Not …

Wonderful, informative site and testing times 
Hi Wray, Let me first thank you for this wonderful site! I know you are a lifesaver for so many women out there and I know for me, I have learned so …

Would love some guidance on dosing with Progesterone Cream, severe symptoms 
What a blessing to have found this site! It's comforting to know I am not alone, or crazy as my last Endo suggested. For the last 4 years I have been …

ttc and confused 
I am 34. My husband and I are ttc. We have been officially trying for 3 years. I have children that are much older now and have not been able to conceive …

Help...Ive been bleeding for weeks with massive blood clots 
Hi, Im not going to go mega into detail about my rollercoaster life. 6 years ago after giving birth my periods went out of wack. No period for 6 months, …

Vitamin K-2 
First let me tell you that I love this web site, and spend a great deal of time here. Thank you for all the help. I take 200 progesterone cream daily...15000 …

Hormonal bipolar Menstrual psychosis the answer. 
How Natpro changed my life My bipolar has always been hormonal it started when I was 15 I can actually predate it on a calendar It will start at ovulation …

Liz 
I am currently using Wellsprings Serenity progesterone cream and would like to switch to yours, mainly due to the fact that I have found so much helpful …

My period started again. Omega 6 and 9. 
Hallo Wray I was just wondering if Omega 6 and 9 is oestrogenic? I have been using a face cream serum containg it for the last week - do you think it could …

My period started again. 
Dear Wray I dont know if you will remember me - I wrote to you last year about my multiple conditions and my family (especially my 2 boys) suffering …

Cannot find the search bar 
Wray, is the search bar no longer on the home page? I also cannot find the Widget box...is that gone also. Maybe it's just the fuzzy mind thing and it's …

Nervous breakdown  
Hi Wray! First of all thank you so much for your help. I asked a question about anxiety and you were very helpful, just wondering if I can us progesterone …

Hair thinning 
My bloods were done ... Progesterone(serum) 0.5 nmol , serum testosterone 0.4 , serum oestradiol 406 pmol, I have been using progesterone cream but hair …

progesterone for men 
I was wondering if the amount of progesterone used by women is the same for men. How does this benefit men? Many thanks Robyn

Problem with my cycle 
I just got my blood work results. My progesterone was very low. My estrogen was also low somewhere between 0-15. The Luteal phase which is normal between …

How to use progesterone to cope with stress 
Hello Wray! I wonder if you can advise me how to use the cream when going through stressful moments. I use around 5ml per day which was working well …

Low Progesterone, No Period After Yaz 
Hi, I started taking Yaz for acne when I was fourteen/fifteen. After a few months on the pill, my periods came on time, and were relatively moderate …

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trouble using my progesterone cream 
I have always had terrible PMS (mainly bad mood swings and sweet cravings) about two weeks out of each month and a friend suggested progesterone cream. …

Natural progesterone and sun-damaged skin/skin cancer 
Hi Wray! What a great site you have - it's been a joy reading the information you have available here. You must spend all your days researching and writing! …

Question about ZRT Lab tests 
Hi Wray, It is Ashley again (see my Posts Severe PPA and PMS, and Don't know how I have been functioning). I was wondering if the ZRT tests give any …

Post-stroke dizziness, anxiety, etc 
I had a stroke in 2009 at the age of 39. It was a clot, presumably formed in my heart, passing through PFO to the brain. It was a large clot and my main …

Feel like I am constantly about to start my period  
Hi, I'm 45 years old, and just starting out on this hormone crazy trail. I have had the blood tests done, and during luteal phase was .5. Yes, that is …

Struggling with hormonal imbalance for the past year 
Around October of last year I really began to notice some changes going on in my body, and after seeing several specialists to treat various issues that …

Best way to supplement iodine 
Hi Wray. Which is the best way to supplement iodine? I've tried the topical application (with iodine tincture), and the stain disappeared after a few …

Do I raise my dose now....?? 
Prescribed nat prog cream in Oct 2012 (aged 37, still menstruating, ovulating?). I had been advised to start slow so 1st month I only used 20mg 3 days …

First month on Nat Pro - Period Late 
I started using this cream for the first time this month, and while I found no additional side effects - or benefits for that matter - my period is now …

Seems like I am low estrogen 
I am 34 and appear to be going into early menopause. I am confused about progesterone as it appears most with estrogen dominance have problems during …

Gestone as vaginal tablet 
Hi We are trying to conceive and i had IUI done and the doctor has prescribed Gestone 200mg, twice a day. I am using it vaginally. But when i use it, …

tkay 
I started having irregular periods and heavy bleeding every other week with clotting for 2 years and then didn't have a period in 6 months but started …

vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 
Hi Wray! I have read your site for a while now and as a result I take 5000 IU of vitamin D3. I read recently however that vitamin D3 can do more harm …

Post Menopause Downhill Slide 
I am 61, 11 years post menopause and have tried many brands of progesterone cream over the years but have not noticed any changes good or bad. I began …

Hard Luteal Cycle 
Hello Wray, I just made a very large order of Natpro with my 1000mg/day doses and significant other now taking 300mg/day and several clients now using …

Sherry 
My son accidentally used my cream (thought it was lotion)... Will this affect him in any way?

Strange rash 
Hi Wray, I've been using Natpro since around Feb, so almost one year. Started out using too little (and got estrogen dominant symptoms). Then, per your …

Symptoms Returning w/ Progesterone Cream - Month 2 
Hi, I am on month 2 of using the progesterone cream. It worked great - instantaneous relief during month 1. But now, during month 2, I had terrible …

Can progesterone help with IVF? 
Hi Wray A friend of mine who is 36 is going to begin IVF treatment next year after 4 years of trying for a baby. Drs have not been able to find anything …

Progesterone resistance? 
Hello! I have been taking 300mg of progesterone cream (progesterall) daily for a year now. Most of my symptoms have greatly improved, though I still experience …

seeking relief from heavy periods 
I have started taking Progesterone in the hope of achieving less bleeding & clotting. I am 51 years old and my periods have gotten worse. My doctor has …

Duration of Increase Dosage 
Greetings- I have spent a lot of time searching for a specific answer but didn't find one. I am 52 yo. I had a partial hysterectomy (still have …

Should I be concerned? 
I am 54 and haven't had a period in 17 months. I started using the progesterone cream I ordered here almost 2 months ago. Today I have light bleeding. …

Still fighting insomnia 
Hi Wray I am still in a dreadful place with the insomnia. I was suffering from vaginal atrophy but that has gotten a lot enter........don't know if it …

Overcoming Estrogen Dominance - Whew! 
I've just finished my first month of Natpro and am currently on a dose of 133/day. I am feeling much worse but willing to stick it out for a few months. …

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Thyroiditis, APD, & gluten. 
After searching through the forums and not finding answers I am asking for help. I have written before but I will give my past history. I was on and …

Worse Symptoms under Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) 
Hello, I am from Germany, 46 years old, 2 daughters (9 and 12). I was off chemical BC since I was 25 years old (did it the Knaus Ogino way and it worked …

Estrogen metabolites 
Hi Wray, I've never felt well since beginning the progesterone in March as you know. This is Alison. Anyhow, I started again in May at the 100-200mg …

Many symptoms 
51 éves változó korban lévő nő vagyok. Kb. három hónapja iszonyú erős csalánkiütésem lett. Mindenféle diagnosztikát mondtak az orvosok, hideg kézre Raynaud …

PCOS Formula/Energy Boost 
Hi! I am interested in ordering either the PCOS Formula or Energy Boost and have checked the site for some weeks now only to find both these products …

Saliva test, can I go it on my own. Getting expensive 
Wray, I refuse to go to another doctor for BHRT. Last bill after blood work and saliva test was 800.00 with no reimbursement from my insurance. Why …

The beginning of no periods? 
Hello Wray, Ok. I am 47, have my period every 28 days except for last month- came on day 24 while I was still using the progesterone cream. Stopped the …

Mari 
I tried compounded therapy last year after feeling like just not myself and finally realizing I was probably menopausal. The doctor did not seem to listen …

Bad side effects... 1st month on Prog Cream 
Hello, I just started 50ml Prog Cream last month from a compounding pharmacy. Day 15-28. Stopped and got my period the next day. Side effects I'm getting …

symptoms return 
Hello Wray, 41 yr old, I started progesterone cream five months ago. symptoms include heavy bleeding leading to anemia and all the associated effects,, …

Progesterone Cream and Vaginal Discharge 
I started using progesterone cream on day 10 of my cycle, on day 20 of my cycle, I started spotting. Figured I was starting a period and was not concerned. …

Light at the end of the tunnel! 
Hi! I'm 38 and I believe I have been suffering with E-dominance for years. I've been on birth control since I was 14, unless I was preganat or trying to …

Progesterone and breastfeeding 
Wray, I am curious what research you have regarding nursing and its effects on progesterone levels. I just weaned my third child and began to have …

Question Re: Levels 
Hi Wray, I was wondering about this statement: On the other hand if she had an oestradiol level of 5.5pmol/L and a progesterone level of 979pmol/L …

Cont. with Progesterone Overdose?? 
HI Wray,I had written earlier today about my friend Annette, from Canada. She has taken very high amounts of the Natpro. She is now in the hospital with …

can you overdose on progesterone cream?? 
Hi Wray,I have a few questions about progesterone cream, you know my friend Annette who has been taking very high amounts of progesterone cream, she has …

Vaginal Dryness 
Hello Wray I have been taking Natpro for about 10 months (3/4 spoon twice a day) and all my hot flushes and night sweats have now stopped, and I'm feeling …

Progesterone Deficiency.... 
I have been suffering from a hormonal imbalance. I thought I was going crazy. I'm 31 years old and have had anxiety, insomnia, nausea, muscle weakness, …

stigmasterol 
As I research, it looks like the main base for Natpro is derived from soy. One of your responses indicates that there is no soy, only yam, yet it is also …

Saliva Test 
Hi Wray I've just got back my results from the progest/oestrogen saliva test that I had done. I'm definitely progesterone dominant now but I think …

Anxiety and panic right before my period while taking progesterone 
I am on 50 mg of compounded progesterone orally from day 14 today 28 of my cycle. I am on my 23rd day and I'm feeling horrible! I was feeling great up …

Perimenopause stinks! 
I posted this on another thread titled "can I use too much progesterone" Please excuse the double entry. I didn't get a reponse so I thought I would …

Not sure what to do... 
Hi Wray, I wrote to you a couple weeks ago (did the HCG diet, haven't had a period since March 2012, stopped abruptly during diet). The progesterone was …

Question 
I am 54 and have just completed a year with no period as of June. I started having hot flashes about 6 months ago. I started using progesterone cream (natural) …

Beaula 
I am 50 and having erratic cycles for about 2 years plus occasional hot flushes etc. I had chemo 10 years ago which gave me a lot of hot flushes and my …

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Going Bald at 33. 
Hello Wray, It seems you've been able to help a lot of people, and I need a lot of help! So I'll spare you the emotional rant and stick to the facts. …

Saliva Test Progesterone/Oestradiol 
Hi Wray, Living in the UK I find it difficult to get tests done by my GP. I decided to see if there was anything online and found a site where I can …

Keratosis Pilaris AND Progesterone Def/Estrogen Dominance 
Wray- I took your questionnaire to see if I might have a prog deficiency and one of the questions was in regards to Keratosis Pilaris. I have this, which …

What to do now? 
I had a complete hysterectomy back in 2006 due to large uterine fibroids. Life since then has been a roller coaster ride. I have been reading your site …

TJ 
I've been to my gyno to have my hormones tested and she put me on estrogel which did nothing. When I went back in for a follow-up and I told her there …

Confused continued... 
Wray, Thank you so much for your response, it helped a lot. A couple of things I forgot to tell you, is that 3 years ago I had my hormones tested and …

Can too much progesterone cause your body to stop making the hormone on its own? 
Hi Wray! I've been doing a good deal of research online, and noticed that there are several sources out there stating that if you use too much progesterone …

Liza- Mari 
Good day I'm 30 years old and I have 2 children aged 4 and 2 - since my 2nd son was born I gained a lot of weight gain and Extreme PMS symptoms. I went …

When to start following my cycle again? 
Hi Wray. I have been using the cream every day, weaning down slowly from a high dose and I am wondering about how I can go from daily use throughout my …

Estrogen Lipolysis 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3296658

progesterone cream used vaginally 
Hello Wray. I would like to know about the doses for when cream is applied vaginally as I gather that it can give a more intense effect than when rubbed …

Progesterone cream and vitex/agnus castus 
Hi! I have been taking progesterone cream for many years now and wish to wean down and perhaps look at herbal remedies instead. Is it safe to combine …

Tulpie  
Hi there, Would love to get some advise on whether your body can regulate "man made unbalanced hormone levels?" meaning: I took vitex for three weeks …

World Health Organisation  
Thank you for your reply to my last post . I have a few more questions: 1. I have just read something rather alarming on a Doctors website, …

Finally I Feel GOOD 
Hello, Wray! My name is Jo, and I'm a 37 year-old woman who has suffered from horrible PMS, ovarian cysts and painful, heavy periods for most of my …

High estrogen symptoms after period 
I am currently using Natpro just over 100Mg a day. I have noticed that after my period is finished I have high estrogen symptoms. It takes about a week …

withdrawal symptoms after using progesterone daily...very scared 
Dear Wray, I hope you can advise me, I will try to be concise but it is quite a long story. I am a 37 year old female. In 2007 I withdrew extremely …

progesterone and magnesium 
I have been dealing with low magnesium levels for 2 years although it is better can not seem to raise it enough to get all symptoms to leave me alone. …

Confused about dosage for contraceptive use 
Hi. My name is Jen. I have questions re: using progesterone cream for helping prevent pregnancy. My husband and I also use condoms, so I'm not solely depending …

"moody mama" 
Hi...this is "moody mama"...I am 55 and post menopausal. Have been for about 11yrs now!! I have suffered more than i can put into words!! My moods are …

high dose of natpro 
hello wray, i have used natpro since february. after a few months i have had good results. i tried to cut the dose a little but then the symtoms came …

Calming Complex  
Did you ever make the Calming Complex, I read it on a comment you made, what do you think about this product? ExcitaCalm Gaba/L-Theanine Cream - 2 oz?? …

Just starting Progesterone cream, wondering about amt. of bleeding to know when to stop 
I'm 52, pre-menopausal, with erratic periods. Have not had a period in 3 months. The last one was extremely heavy, as is typical I think for my age, and …

Blood test ratio 
Also meant to ask: Would an ideal P:E ratio on a blood test be lower, since progesterone levels show up as much lower on a serum test than a saliva test? …

Probable dose to reach ideal ratio of 600:1 
Hi Wray. I was just wondering if you had a guess of what would be a dose range of progesterone to actually reach the ratio of 600:1 that you suggest. …

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Menopause questions 
Hello Wray. I am writing in on behalf of my mom, as she does not use the comuter much. She is 62 years old, and has been battling horrible hot flashes …

Progesterone for Children 
I have a grandchild that was born with a chromosome defect and which caused her to have an abnormal brain (holoprosencephaly and microencephaly). All …

Vitamin D and Visceral Fat 
Hi, Wray! What do You here think about the follower abstract??? Role of Calcitriol and Cortisol on Human Adipocyte Proliferation and Oxidative …

Copper 
Hello Wray In my search on all things hormonal I have come across bits and pieces on Excess copper. I was wondering what your ideas on this was as it …

Headaches 
Hi Wray: I have been taking progesterone cream 100 mg of awakening woman from alternative medicine. These past few days I've woken up with a headache. …

Geraldine 
Hi Wray I am a 60 year old woman who has been menopausal for 10 years. I have been suffering debilitating insomnia for all of that time! Generally …

Am I using enough Natpro? 
I have been using Natpro for 8 months now to help control Menopausal symptoms. I think I may be experiencing estrogen dominance. I use approx half a teaspoon …

Bilateral testicular cancer survivor in need of progesterone therapy 
Wray, I am a 33 year old male. I successfully recovered from bilateral testicular cancer 10 years ago. I’m happy to be alive but due to my condition …

HELP 
Hi Wray, I have recently started to research and read on the topic of oetrogen dominance and believe it to be a huge contributor to my problems. I …

I found me again! 
I am now 62 happy years young but at age 55, in 2005 I lost my job, my relationship with my daughter and to top it off we were building our home (need …

Early period  
Hello Wray. This is nearly my 3rd month of applying progesterone cream, however I had 5 weeks break before this last trial. 2 weeks ago I applied 5ml …

Progesterone Cream Withdrawal - Wean or Cold Turkey? 
Hi Wray: If one were to stop using natural progesterone cream, is it okay to stop cold turkey or do you recommend weaning? I had read online that if …

PCOS formula 
I'd like to order the PCOS formula and wonder how you take it. Is it first thing before breakfast on an empty stomach? Thanks.

DIM 
Can you tell me a little more about DIM? I've been reading on here where a lot of people are taking it and you recommend it but I would love to read some …

Big menstrual blood clots etc.. 
Hi, I'm 38 years old and I have 4 kids. Since a couple of months I have dull pain after ovulation on my left side around the ovary and this dull pain …

Update  
Hope all is well Wray!! Update on me....cycles are off kilter again (dang PM) but I believe much lighter....still spot ever-so lightly for three or four …

Diu Mirena and heavy bleeding after removal 
Hello. I have 41 and I used DIU Mirena for three months, trying to prevent heavy bleeding during menstruation and strong anemia. I also have a small …

The cream really helped 
Put up with increased bleeding for about 3yrs decided to go to OBGYN. They suggested Mirena for heavy bleeding and cramping, despite the med/Lg sized fibroids. …

Psoriasis solution 
Hi Wray, I had a severe case of psoriasis develop almost two years ago. After hours and hours of research I persuaded a doctor here (Latvia) to let me …

Late period due to progesterone or PG?? 
Hi, I am 26 yrs old and was put on a natural progesterone cream by an herbalist due to a skin disease my MD diagnosed me with (lichen Schlerosis). The …

Going Crazy at 49 
Dear Wray, I knew when the time came I wanted to be on BHRT (plus I have been reading this site for quite a while) so as of today I have been on 30mg …

Gallbladder problems 
Hi Wray Is there a proven link between hormonal imbalance and gallbladder problems. I have read that gallbladder problems are much more common in women. …

morning after pill 
Dear Wray, I was doing great on my progesterone at 10-20 mg daily-2 weeks out of month . My boyfriend and i had a problem which put me in such a scare …

morning after pill 
Dear Wray, I was doing great on my progesterone at 10-20 mg daily-2 weeks out of month . My boyfriend and i had a problem which put me in such a scare …

Miscarried for the 3rd time. When to start progesterone therapy? 
Hello Wray, On Sunday at 4 in the morning I started to miscarry. This is my third miscarriage at 12 weeks and 6 days, or 13 weeks. I have been on Bio-Identical …

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brooklyn 
hello wray, i'm 44 and, to put it mildly, have felt miserable for the last year or so - no energy, fatigue, constant aches and pains, insomnia, night …

3x a day usage 
Hello again and thanks for this amazing cream! As I said in an earlier post I am 47 and was told I had RA, but a great friend put me onto natpro and what …

Natpro And Your Periods Restarting? 
Hi :) I bought some Natpro from a UK supplier a while ago and started to rub a small amount on my tummy every day. I think I am in peri-menopause as …

Rhonda Volpi 
I have spent literally hundreds of hours researching the use of progesterone for the treatment of my fibroids,cyst, spotting,heavy bleeding,clotting,irregular …

Cellulite & Progesterone cream 
Hello Wray, Another query I have,(you have kindly helped me so much with others) is to do with cellulite. Since a teenager I have always had trouble …

No symptoms just age 
I am 46, regular periods every 24 days, regular flow lasting 4-6 days. Mild to no pms symptoms mostly connected to my diet and water intake. I eat mostly …

Marion Elizabeth 
Hi Wray, I was just wondering if I can use 400mg of Natpro/day for a durated length of time?? I have been using this amount for approx. 6 months & still …

uteine fibroids, IBS, uexplained infertility 
Hello, i am 43 year old. Have been trying for no.2 for the last two years without any success. In recent pelvic scan they found a small fibroid in the …

Rhonda Volpi 
I have suffered with fibroids, heavy bleeding, clotting, spotting,insomnia, etc. for years. After much research have been using DIM, Vitex, Calcium D-Glucarate,Vitalzym, …

Need help!! 
Where do I even begin??? I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and adrenal fatigue several years ago. I was placed on hydrocortisone for the adrenal fatigue …

For grins and giggles: My quest for accurate measurement 
I like to think of myself as fairly creative. The only teaspoons I have in my house are the pampered chef kind which are great for liquid or dry, but I …

I thought I was loosing my mind! 
I'm 48 and have always been basically fine. At 47 I had an endometrial ablation due to heavy long periods and spotting in between. They were always heavy …

Bee Pollen and Progesterone 
Thank you Wray for your wonderful informative website. I am 34 years old, have PCOS ( diagnosed 2 years ago ( 15 kg overweight- hard to lose weight, …

Is it safe to use Duphaston? 
Hi Wray Iam 9th of pregnant now and this is my first pregnancy.From 4th wk my Doc adviced to take Progesterone 200 mg till 8th wk.After 8 wks i went to …

I am worried about Progesterone leakage 
Dear Wray, I on 7th day Post IUI and doctor has given me progesterone vaginally as 200 mg x2 per day for initial 15 days. My problem is that when at night …

44, PMS, very sore breasts for 3 wks of cycle, weight gain 
I am so confused. Have always suffered from PMS but recently symptoms got so much worse with mood swings, heavy periods and painful, really sore breasts …

Dysfunctional Luteal Phase 
Hello- I am so LOVING this site. I am currently taking progesterone cream but have not been measuring how much. I have a prescription from my doctor …

Hair loss after two months on progesterone... 
Hi Wray... I have read many of your blogs, so I am hopeful that this hair loss condition is a temporary set back. My first month on progesterone, …

Insomnia and dosage to low? 
Dear Wray, I am very pleased to have found this site. May I ask you for advice? My values on day 19 of my regular 27 day cycle (saliva test) were …

Question about Synthroid and Progesterone Use 
I have been using progesterone cream at 100 mg for eight days now, and I feel much better. The first five days or so I felt a bit wonky: shaky and too …

Alcohal is a carbohydrate? 
You said that Alcohal is a carbohydrate, what kind of alcohal are you talking about? Because whisky brings down the blood sugar level.

Timing progesterone when period stops after being on BCP 
Hi there! I have a question about my period and when to start/ stop progesterone. I started the cream (Wellspring) 3 months ago and at the same time …

Period 2 weeks early.... 
I think that I originally posted this in the wrong spot, so I've re-posted. Hello, I started using Progesta-care last month and went through a normal …

Progesterone levels in early pregnancy 
For my 3rd transfer (IVF) I was put on 400 mg progesterone pessaries 3 times a day 10 days before the transfer. I continued this dosage until I was told …

Persevere with dosage or increase dosage? 
Hi Wray, Thanks very much for your wonderful site. I was on Yaz for nearly 3 years before stopping because of terrible anxiety and mood swings. The …

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Dosage and Irregular Periods 
Hi, I can't seem to figure out my needed dosage of progesterone and now can't figure out the timing as to when to start as my period has become very …

Questions on progesterone as birth control 
Hi Wray, not my first time here, I've been using progesterone cream now for about one year I think, but unfortunately I've made some mistakes in its usage. …

Combo Cream 
I was prescribed a progesterone cream with some added testosterone and dhea. My provider said to take it 6 days a week without regard to my menstrual …

Too much progesterone? 
Over the past few months, I have worked up to using approx. 360mg divided daily (no breaks)of Natpro to help my symptoms. I am now having very light periods …

Confused about test results and symptoms 
Wray, I have been on 100 mg of bio-identical progesterone (day 15-25 of cycle) since September. Every month starting around day 7 until around day 17 …

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