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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROGESTERONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | total hysterectomy/ Fibrofatigue | Had terrible fibro/fatigue after received a flu shot following a hysterectomy in 1995 My ovaries and uterus were ruined by the use of a copper 7 IUD for over 15 years The bioidenticals got me off antidepressants, anti anxiety, morphine. Praise God!!! | F | 57 | 8 months 20 | 2/2/2013 | 5 | leg and arm tingling and pain | I started using OTC progesterone cream at the label dose of 20 mg twice a day. I felt good, but incomplete, relief from my muscle pain. I found that rubbing the cream onto the painful areas really helped a lot! Unfortunately, it seemed like this small dose caused water retention and made me feel really fat. | I found a website that talks all about using progesterone cream. They explained that using too little is what causes the water retention and other estrogen dominance symptoms. They recommended using at least 100 mg per day. Since my doc had prescribed 150 mg of oral progesterone (that I had not yet started taking), I figured that dose should be OK. I tried it and my muscles feel NORMAL for the first time in years! When the pain starts to come back, I just put a little more cream on the painful area. I have not gained any more weight with this higher dose and I feel so much better overall. | F | 44 | 14 days 100-200 2X D | 12/8/2012 | 5 | menopausal | I was perimenopausal at 38. Also, my hormones were never right after the birth of each child . Symptoms were terrible; doubling-over ovarian pain during ovulation and beyond, hot flashes every 15 mins, no libido and eczema all over my arms & legs. First tried the creams which just didn't work for me. Too up and down with symptoms. Also, it was difficult to keep to a regular schedule with the applications. Finally I came across a place that did bio-identical hormones that are inserted into you every 4-6 months. It is essential to have a blood test before insertion to check your female hormone panel: Estradiol, Testosterone and FSH. Doesn't help too much to check your progesterone through blood testing as it varies so much during the month. Found out my levels were alarmingly low. The estrodial & testosterone are the pellets that are inserted in your backside, with a local first (no kidding!) and the progesterone is taken orally. They don't have a pellet for that, yet. | The beauty of the pellets is that they dissolve over 4-6 months and if you are more active a certain time of day (greater blood flow), more of the pellets dissolve into your system. I am very athletic with a high metabolism, hence I have to get the pellets every 5 months. The first few years, it was every 4 months. My life has totally changed for the better. If you do this, make sure to keep copies of your blood test and chart your progress. Take charge of your health and help let the Dr. know what you need. As for periods, you don't have any if you take the progesterone continuously. Btw, I was doing that long before it became popular in Western medicine. I only stop the progesterone if I find my uterine lining starts to build up. Probably about every 6 months. Then restart when my period is completely done. | F | 50 | 6 years 200mg 1X D | 11/7/2012 | 5 | Menstrual migraines | If i take more than one, i get sleepy. A small price to pay. This medicine has literally given me my life back after over 30 years of debilitating migraines thay made me close to considering suicide. Do be sure that you get the compounded kind from a wellness pharmacy, NOT the Prometrium or generic equivalant as they are not the same. I take 100 mg morning and evening every day, except for when i feel a migraine coming on, then i take one every two hours or so till the headache is gone. I cannot comment on how it works for other sysmptoms, but for mine i can honestly say it changed my life! | F | 50 | 6 years 100mg | 9/5/2012 | 5 | Estrogen dominance, irregular periods | No bad "side-effects" - this stuff is wonderful! BEFORE taking bio-identical progesterone, I had bad PMS, irregular periods, facial hair, hair-loss, and weight gain, and adult acne. AFTER taking progesterone, I sleep easily, skin clearing up already, losing bloat, and energy levels are amazing. I will definitely keep taking this cream! | F | 39 | 7 days 30mg/day | 5/1/2012 | 5 | Estrogen Dominance/PMS/Migraine | Premenstrual breast pain disappeared during month one and has been gone for the last two months. PMS swelling is reduced. Skin where the cream is applied has experienced a very noticeable reduction in lines. The only negative side effect has been a slight increase in heart rate that feels similiar to too much caffeine on the two or three days leading into my period. My premenstural migraine was shorter and less severe last month. | I feel much better already. I have noticed a very positive improvement in a short time. | F | 43 | 2 months 20mg 2X D | 2/22/2012 | 5 | hormonal migraines & pms symptoms | I've had no side effects. I am taking bioidentical hormones (cream). 1-14 days 1 click, 14-28 days 2 clicks. PROG/DHEA/TEST 60/5/3mg/0.5ml cream. Seeing doctor in a couple days to see if it needs to be increased as I feel I am having breakthrough PMS. If thats even possible to have. | Not having migraines for the past 2 years has been a God send. I had been getting the graines every month and sometimes in between since I was in my early 30's. Before taking the hormones I was perimenopausal. I've not had my period since the 2nd month of starting these hormones. Did that mean I am in menopause? | F | 49 | 1.7 years 60mg 1X D | 1/30/2012 | 5 | Severe PMS and menopausal anxiety | none thus far, possibly increased hot flashes during PMS | The cream I put on at night seems to have completely removed a state of anxiousness during the 2 weeks after period and greatly reduced anxiousness during PMS. I am sleeping better - not using prescription sleeping pills anymore. | F | 49 | 1.5 months .5 to 1 gm 1X D | 11/19/2011 | 5 | Menstrual migraine | Inreased heart rate but cut out the caffeine and was ok. I would advise women to expirement with their dose. | I use this cream from days 14-28. It has cured my menstrual migraines. I actually had to keep using it when my period started (on days 1-3) and reapplied my dose when my migraine symptoms returned every 6hrs. Don't need to take codeine for pain relief anymore. | F | 33 | 28 days 1ml 1X D | 7/13/2011 | 5 | Was foggy and tired, had headaches | I can't say I've had bad side effects. I did have a couple of big headaches the first few weeks, but I get headaches all the time. I did feel like I had heart palpitations, but it wasn't bad and they are gone. | I've seen great results. I apply the natural prescribed progesterone to a different spot with every application, only overlapping the last 6 or so days. I can concentrate again, my headaches are less, my cramps are much better, I sleep like a baby (straight through!) and therefore much less tired! I just took another test and my numbers are showing over 4000 (should be around 400). I think the test was contaminated by my cream, but will be looking into that. I don't feel bad. I intend to lower the dose and take another test next month. | F | 42 | 4.5 months 25 1X D | 5/16/2011 | 5 | Dr. John Lee's progesterAll cream and the experience I had felt very negative the first luteal phase monthly cycle and half of second month I have been on it but somewhere along the way I began to feel calmer -- or less intense. I am still the same energetic person but my mood seems to be less intense and even if I get upset or stressed it seems to be milder. Again, at first everything negative was stirred up: old flare up of genital herpes, itching, BV, food cravings, moodiness, feeling depressed and negative mood... then the second month and second part of cycle when I began the progesterone cream, after a few days.... I was smooth sailing and even lost my appetite for sweets, carbs, wine etc. I am in the process of becoming even more of a super hot babe. I did notice I am not sleeping as heavy as I like to but I am not going to give up... my body is still trying to get used to this Progesteron Cream. | I am an avid healthy person, good figure to begin with, 5' 6/7", considered very pretty, 135 lbs. but I began having HEAVY PERIODS and felt myself ageing in general and wanted to try out progesterone cream. I had my salva tests done for 2 consecutive months to compare and while overall healthy the second salvia test showed low progesterone and the ratio was low to estrogen -- so voila! got on it. I think many factors are considered for each of us so keep on experimenting until you find your balance. | F | 49 | 2 months 20mg 2X D | 5/9/2011 | 5 | hot flashes | F | 50 | 3 months 1X D | 3/31/2011 | 5 | PMS (Estrogen Dominance) | None. I take bioidentical hormones (25mg Progesterone and DHEA combo plus extra 25mg of Progesterone 14 days before my period to prevent PMS symptoms) - natural, safe. Don't take synthetic progestins! | The bioidentical hormones have SAVED MY LIFE. I experienced Estrogen Dominance since I was 18. It got worse after a lot of stress, when I got Adrenal Fatigue and Western Medicine had no clue what to do, even a Stanford Gyno. They kept trying to give me antidepressants and birth control pills, which just made me a TON worse! It took some tweaking and of course, it takes at least 3 cycles to settle, but now, I have NO depression or carb cravings at all! I get a little irritable still before my period, but that I can live with. *I should also note that the Adrenal Fatigue was treated wonderfully too by the Alternative Med doctor (licensed doctors better than PA's etc. IMHO) on supplements that cured my insomnia and thyroid med's (T3 was low but T4, TSH okay). | F | 43 | 1 years 25-50 mg 1X D | 3/7/2011 | 5 | premenopausal | no side effects | in the first week I noticed a little difference in the hot flashes but by the end of the second week I can say that my hot flashes are almost gone and finally I can sleep at night and work during the day time without sweating and getting frustrated and moody all the time. | F | 42 | 15 days 1/2 t s 2X D | 7/22/2010 | 5 | menopause symptoms | initially, dull headache | I began using Sources Natural natural progesterone cream (paraben free). Within a week my insomnia stopped, my moods stabilized, more energy, less fatigue. It has been a fabulous find! Out of the blue, two years ago, I was so sick with reflux--no pills helped for a year. Some of my other menopausal symptoms...I had been sleeping 3 hours per night waking up every hour; I had muscle aches; I was in the hospital in Feb with benign positional vertigo; I was exhausted 24/7. No desire, no energy; my hair was falling out; anxiety/depression; brain fog. After a little research, these were all symptoms of estrogen dominance. I had previously had blood work done and my hormones (or lack thereof) were a mess. I decided to give this a try before going back to the dr. Now, I feel so much better. I take it in 12 hour intervals--1/8-1/4 tsp. While each individual woman may need more or less according to her own body, it isn't fair to bash this hormone if you've only taken it a few days. All medications have side effects. Most side effects will disappear after a short while--my dull headaches are gone (my only side effect). To write something so negative without giving it a few months is not fair to all of the woman looking for relief who might be swayed with those of you who haven't given it a real shot. I highly recommend this product and give it a couple of months before drawing conclusions. Good luck!!! | F | 50 | 2 weeks 2X D | 7/22/2010 | 5 | I have taken bioidentical progesterone and it is the best thing i have even done. I finally dont sleep in the daytime, i have more energy, and I sleep better. Im very happy with taking progesterone, but the reason why i am able to experience these benefits early because i dont have estrogen dominance, i only need help with pms. If you have estrogwn dominance, then it be a living hell at first on progesterone(for some), but later on, it will be worth it. | F | 15 | 7 days 40 2X D | 5/14/2010 | 5 | to regulate periods | I use Emerita Pro-Gest Natural Progesterone Cream. It has helped me for years to regulate my periods and now to help with hot flashes. A real life saver for me and a couple of other friends. I use 1/4 tsp on my chest, neck or inside arms at bedtime and sometimes 1/8 tsp in the morning. | F | 55 | 7 years 20-30 mg 1X D | 5/5/2010 | 5 | bio-identical | I have been on it for 1 year and 4 mon. I have become aware of when I need to lower my dose. I get anxiety, "panic attacks", sweats and body odor. It starts off where I am in a super-overly happy mood for a few days(which is great but scary at the same time) and then the anxiety, B.O. and panic attacks start and worsen if you don't decrease the dose. The body odor was my body's way of trying to "flush" the hormone my DR said. Some DRs just don't know what they are doing and it is a shame that woman try it, have a bad experience and give up. Not every dose works the same on everyone. I do believe too much is not good. I am sensitive and I don't have to take a lot. The only part I haven't explored is if I don't take it I am a complete wreck and have to force myself to smile. I am going to a new doc to learn more and do the saliva test to see where I am at. I feel like I can't get off of it and function normally. My doc thinks I digest it differently and it affects my | Before Prog I was depressed, couldn't lose weight, breast cysts and fluid 10 yrs after nursing, periods were deminishing, no libido, reoccuring vaginal infections, couldn't remember things, anxiety, drinking alcohol made me ill, no zest for life. Ten years I suffered trying to treat each symptom with tests here and there. I was told I was prediabetic, on and off depression meds, Gyn told me that everything was "NORMAL". With the Prog I am me again! I have lost 40 lbs, it makes me cheerful and energetic, breast tend gone, my cycle has returned to normal, used to be a very "gassy" person especially with milk- nearly gone now!, I have a memory again and can concentrate at work. Weight has melted off like I am a teenager again, without hitting the gym and I can eat more than I did before and still losing! I am actually smaller than I was in High School. Don't give up! Find a good Doctor!!!! | F | 36 | 16 months 6.25 mg 1X D | 4/22/2010 | 5 | menstrual migraines | none except i feel 20 years younger | this is super for me, it is only to be taken for the week before period and half the dose for the week of period. If it was taken for the other two weeks it would cause imbalances, i hope other users do not use for the first two weeks of cycle when natural progesterone levels are already high. No sign of headache or the two weeks of sickness, nausea, bloated hell. Important to find out if you really need this (as well as my migraines coming at time when normal progesterone leves drop also have increase in facial hair and hoping this will reduce soon). I do feel 'not myself anymore', not the worn out, drags herself out of bed, woozy hungover (i don't drink) person i have been for last few years... like the 'new' self much better. | F | 48 | 5g cream 1X D | 4/21/2010 | 5 | MIGRAINES | Breast tenderness, increased sex drive. | I have had hormonal migraines since the birth of my child 19 years ago. I tried every preventative, and every doctor around the world. Doctors told me my hormone levels were fine. I researched and begin taking Progesterone in capsule form (www.Progest50.com). I can't praise this stuff enough. For those of you that have had no luck with the cream, I didn't either! This bioidentical Progesterone is the real stuff. I can't stress enough to those of you that have hormonal migraines, Please, Please try it. It isn't that expensive, not when you're used to spending on Triptans monthly, a month supply is $49.99. It has changed my life. You will need to experiment with the dosage. I begin at 50 mg. and have worked my way up to 200 mg's. I have been migraine free for 48 days. Before Progesterone I had maybe 8 good days out of the month.If you would like more info, please feel free to email me. | F | 42 | 60 days 100 MG 2X D | 4/6/2010 | 5 | Minimal side effects for me Progesterone made me "ME" again. | I LOVE Progesterone (bioidentical NOT prometrium which I agree is the drug from HE**!). I am no longer depressed have energy I thought was gone forever. I am overall less of a worrier, much more relaxed sleep great. I am so sorry about ALL of you who are having so many bad side effects. Until I read the comments on this site I never thought about any weight gain. The fact is I gained maybe 5-7 lbs but i was happy with it and everyone says I looks years younger. I did just start getting hot flashes this year but have been on the progesterone for 3 years. Progesterone is supposed to be the hormone that relaxes and calms not all of these miserable side effects. Maybe the levels are way to high. | F | 49 | 3 years 50mg 3X D | 4/5/2010 | 5 | excessive hair shedding & bad sleep | my hair looks SO MUCH better because it is not falling out nearly as much! i am finally sleeping through the night - i believe progesterone cream is the answer i have been seeking for 10 years now!! | i use the cream 2x a day from day 8 to day before my period. | F | 39 | 3 months 2X D | 3/13/2010 | 5 | post partum insomnia | None! I finally got some sleep. | It sounds like progesterone cream (I took progest) works for some, but really sucks for others. Seems like a gamble. It definetely worked for me though with no side effects | F | 32 | 14 days | 2/2/2010 | 5 | menopausal symtoms | I am applying natural progesterone cream ( 1/8 tsp 2X per day for 21 days). It has alleviated my hot flashes, sleeplessness, headaches and has restored my libido. As for weight gain I can't tell. BEFORE I started with the cream I had gained 20 pounds and have not gained more. | A lot of the comments here are about synthetic prescribed progesterone which is extracted from female mares and is very strong. Your site should differentiate. | F | 54 | 3 months | 1/12/2010 | 5 | missed periods severe hot flashes ; | the worst side effect for me after using for a month is very sore breast nipples. the first two weeks I WAS STARVINGbut that is betterand Iwas fatter in the stomach but that is better since m using only one eighth of a teaspoon now. I also have more enery but dont like the soreness in breast nipples. | I noticed you take as little as possible and it works without as many side effects. Itdid solve my horrid hotflahes and that crazy feeling with menopause and peri-menopause. Im going to give it a chance but Idont get this soreness in breast. I had problems for years with cramps,heavy bleeding,pms, food cravingschocolate,cyst on ovary,headaches you name it.I had it with my period, and once Ihad a pre-cancerous pap smear. I wish I would of knew about this cream then. This cream is a cheap cream from walmart but it has chemicals in it I DONT LIKE SO i m going to try a paraben free formula next.Its worth a try If you were getting like me and not funtioning wellwith depression and all that other female junk!!!!!! | M | 52 | 1 months | 12/2/2009 | 5 | PCOS/support pregnancy | Ovulation (hooray!) and maintained pregnancy after two miscarriages due to low progesterone. | (Love it, love it! It worked for me.) I used natural progesterone cream - Pro-Gest specifically. I started after my 2nd miscarriage to promote healing and ended up inducing ovulation and maintained the pregnancy. Now that I am postpartum I will be resuming my use to attempt to get rid of my ovarian cysts. | F | 33 | 7 months | 11/24/2009 | 5 | postmenopausal | My sense of well-being is like the old me. Energy, better sleep, calmer, libido improved. It's like a happy pill. It helps curb my appetite. I've lost the first 5 lbs. of menopausal weight gain in the last two months. | I went through menopause at age 53. I am now 61. I take 150 mg. of Armour (natural dessicated) Thyroid. I use dr. prescribed all natural estrogen cream and testosterone cream,compounded by a pharmacy,small dosages each day. I have added a small pea sized dose of Pro-gest natural progesterone cream for an added sense of well being. It is extremely important to note that synthetic progesterones (progestin) are not compatible with a woman's body. (the drug companies just make money). I follow a low sugar, low starch, high protein, vegetables, fruit, eating program, take supplements, no junk food. I look beautiful, my skin is great. It's also important to note that we eliminated foods that have additives, hormones or antibiotics (use organic eggs, milk and meats). It's important to eat fresh foods and protein every day and to balance insulin levels. Good Luck Ladies! | F | 61 | 6 months | 9/30/2009 | 5 | perimenopause symptoms | Overall improved quality of life! Used the 2% cream from the health store for 2 years (my husband called it "happy cream") to alleviate PMS symptoms of breast tenderness, anxiety, headache, bloating, mood swings. And over the last two years have been on capsule of progesterone with a small amount of DHEA from a compounding pharmacist. This improved my ability to sleep, stopped the beginnings of hot flashes. Really no negative side effects for me or the five friends of mine that are now some form of bio-identical progesterone | One important aspect of using bio-identical hormones is that as our bodies progress into menopause we must have bloodwork done on a regular basis to see if the dosage is appropriate or if other hormones are needed to maintain the improved quality of life. I am now on a small amount of estrogen cream because my hot flashes reappeared and because in the last few years my blood work indicated I went from estrogen dominant with low progesterone and almost no testosterone to 4 years later having acceptable progesterone and testosterone levels and almost none existent estrogen levels. I read all of the comments and many of the negative comments use the same word phrases (i.e. "my life a living hell") and patterns which indicate to me this site has one person who has populated the comments repeatedly which for me will make me think twice about the credibility of the site relative to the frequency of comments. Thought people should know this! | F | 51 | | 9/27/2009 | 5 | perimenopause | small increase in appetite. | Increased hunger. I gained 5 lbs. Lost it by not giving in to the hunger and have lost the weight. I was having horrible night sweats and hot flashes. I was also feeling depressed. I was estrogen dominant. I had heart palpitations. After about two weeks on source natural Progesterone cream (got it from ebay) I feel like a new woman. No more flashes/night sweats (I was waking up drenched several times a night). I no longer feel depressed and the heart palpitations are gone. This has been nothing short of a miracle for me. | F | 48 | 4 weeks | 9/9/2009 | 5 | Perimenopause PMS | Side effects included slight bloating at first - watch your salt, eliminate diet soda and reduce caffeine intake and start lifting weights and eating healthier! Go to the best compund pharmacy - check out the vanderbilt university study in tennessee - quality does vary. | F | 45 | | 9/4/2009 | 5 | ovarian cysts | burn in hell-pharma cartel | burn in hell-pharma cartel | F | 22 | 1 days | 8/29/2009 | 5 | fatigue, depression, weight gain | I sleep like a baby and feel immediately calm after application. Has been a life saver for me. | LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! | F | 56 | 1 months | 8/3/2009 | 5 | heavy persistent bleeding | no side effects whatever | F | 52 | 12 months | 7/17/2009 | 5 | PMS, anxiety, OCD, estrogen dominan | At first, I had an exacerbation of my estrogen dominant symptoms. It was hard, but I had to ride it out. I think the women on here who had worsening effects of progesterone were experiencing a re-awakening of estrogen receptors. Many women WILL feel worse at first, but once this period of re-awakening is over, the benefits are tremendous. | My hirsutism is noticeably better, my anxiety is lessened, my OCD is better, and I no longer need thyroid hormone. I also take 5 mg of DHEA and occasionally, a very low dose of cortisone. | F | 37 | 11 months | 6/27/2009 | 5 | Menopause/ aching breasts | Slight insomnia and feeling overwelmed during the first two weeks | I started using the Progestacare plus cream when I was 43 because my breasts were very painful. It completely relieved the synthoms. I only used a small amount in the evening and never gained any weight. I had my last period six months ago and three weeks ago I started getting hot flushes (up to 15 times a day) and night sweats. For a change I decided to switch to Progesterall and I have been taking it twice a day (size of a pea) for the last three weeks. The menopausal synthoms have gone completely. I have gained 2 kgs over the last two years, but during this period I have been so busy with work and some days I sit from 8 am to bedtime: so all in all it could be worse! | F | 50 | 7 years | 6/7/2009 | 5 | night sweats & hot flashes | No bad side effects. Mostly positive. Sure beats horse urine in Premarin. I did not lose weight although some have. | I used several brands including Progesterall and am buying it again. It eliminated my hot flashes & night sweats. But I am concerned about bone loss and this is supposed to help that. (Sally Fields's Boniva causes cancer) So progesterone cream is tri-fold: prevent breast cancer, bone loss & night sweats. On my week off, I notice the night sweats are back. I recommend it. | F | 57 | 4 years | 4/10/2009 | 5 | Because my ovaries were removed | Could not sleep, had restless leg syndrome, hot flashes, heart attack symptoms and felt like I was going crazy due to my ovaries being removed. | I use the natural Progesterone Cream one can buy at Walmart in the vitamin section and it works great without any side effects and I also use it for SCIATIC pain relief, fibromyalgia, joints, knee and arthritis pain and my neck pain due to falling. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it and have only experienced very good benefits and so has everyone else I have shared this with too. We do NOT use any prescription progesterone ...ONLY the one sold by WalMart, Dr. Lee or some other natural progesterone cream. It also keeps my hair from falling out and thinning (when I don't use it.. I notice my hair falls out) and use it for my face and ands and it keeps the skin very soft and young looking. The reason it takes pain away such as headaches and fibroymalgia is cause it works on the mylean sheath on our bodies is the way Dr. Brabham explained it to me. It helps me so much I actually went to the WalMart at 11:30 P.M. so I could put in on my aching neck and shoulder muscles.. and it took pain away within mi | F | 57 | 10 years | 3/6/2009 | 5 | hot flashes, prevent bone loss | Helped night sweats and hot flashes. | I've been taking progesterone creams for about 3 years after a breast cancer scare. I'm ok but researched Dr. Lee's books and web site. Not only does it help to prevent breast cancer, it helps stop bone loss and prevents night sweats. Progesterall is good brand. Good consistency and no problems with it. I will reorder it. | F | 56 | 3 years | 12/20/2008 | 5 | anxiety, heavy painful periods | RELIEF from water weight, RELIEF from joint pain, RELIEF from cold hands and feet | I was tested for perimenopause, and my symptoms were NOT from that. (my 40+ yr old sisters are also not perimenopausal yet. our mother still had regular cycles into her late 60's, as did her mother) I got no relief when I took prescribed patented progesterone substitute from a major pharmaceutical company, my doctor suggested "bio-identical" progesterone from a compounding pharmacy. Now, I sleep better and wake with more energy, and my periods are regular and comfortable. It has not affected my anxiety. | F | 46 | 4 months | 11/11/2008 | 5 | Premenopause - Estrogen Dominance | If "side effects" are feeling wonderful, sleeping well, losing weight, and no PMS -- not to mention reduction in fine lines and wrinkles on my face -- then these are the "side effects" I've experienced and I love them! | I had really "easy" periods all my life that lasted 2 days and had minimal cramping. In my mid-30s, I began to experience PMS and breast tenderness. As I got into my 40s, it became unbearable, lasting for 2-3 weeks of the month! The fatigue was the worst part. For at least 1 week per month, I was only able to remain awake for 4-6 hours a day. I'd been through hell during the past 4 years. I gained 87 lbs in a year after being skinny my entire life and it wasn't from eating because I couldn't eat without getting diarrhea so I lived on chicken broth and rice most of the time. Finally, through my own research, I discovered I have celiac disease which was missed by a doctor. I also discovered by urging and pushing doctors that I was hypothyroid. Prior to that diagnosis, I'd had periods that lasted 5 months non-stop! I was miserable and really just wanted to die. With the help of the amazing website: stopthethyroidmadness.com, I got on Armour Thyroid (which is more natu | F | 43 | 4 months | 10/30/2008 | 5 | Unsatisfied with HRT | My side effect is the quality of my life is 100% better. | Before using Restored Balance Premenstrual Menopausal Solutions Cream I was a mess. I had panic attacks, night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, severe irritability, irregular periods, memory loss, swollen ankles, sore breasts, no sex drive and the list goes on and on. This cream has given me my life back and I truly wish it worked for all women. I am pre-menopausal and was on the combi-patch which put weight on me and only cured a few symptoms. This cream has cured ALL my symptoms. | F | 45 | 14 days | 10/21/2008 | 5 | Severe PMS | Only complaints are oily skin, heavier periods and increase in size and quantity of menstrual blood clots, which I was told will diminish over time. Got my first yeast infection ever, but was told it wasn't the progesterone. Not sure if I believe that now! Finally sleep at night, have energy, less pain, feel like myself again, no weight gain. Recommend blood tests first, do your research and choose a natural supplement. Doesn't work for everyone. | Suffered from severe PMS, PCOS, endometriosis & adenomyosis all before age 32. Was put on the Pill twice & had a host of horrendous side-effects. FINALLY had blood tests after battling w/ gynecologists for years insisting I had an imbalance. Had almost no progesterone even at peak. Started on LifeExtension 2.5% cream 1/4 tbsp once a day Days 14-28. I was a whole new person by month 2. Still trying to find the right balance for me, but most severe PMS symptoms are gone. Side-effects at this point are worth it. | F | 37 | 3 months | 8/18/2008 | 5 | Terrible PMS and Mood swings | This is my third month taking 50-130 mg natural progesterone (progon B) orally for the 18-28th day of my cycle. Ihaven't had any side effects- when taking at least 100 mg/day I have almost immediate clarity, irretability and mood swings go away- its amazing actually. Before I was a nightmare and now its way way more managable- I feel like a new person! I have a really long cycle naturally about 39 days and the progesterone has helped get my period into a normal range 28-34 days. I feel way way better! | F | 23 | 3 months | 8/5/2008 | 5 | endometriosis | none | After having an endo cyst removed from my ovary-colon-uterus, my doc said I would be 100% better - what he didn't tell me is that I have endometriosis! Pain started up again and I wasn't going to let it get as severe and chronic (daily) as before and end up needing more surgery! I RARELY have pain now, only sometimes at ovulation and menstruation (instead of intense daily pain). My anxiety and sore breasts are gone. My acne is gone. **If you are suffering from bloating and other GI distress, consider that you may be intolerant to certain foods!** Since developing endo, I can no longer eat gluten, dairy, soy, or almonds. As long as I avoid those foods, I have a "normal" peron's digestive tract! I would appreciate to hear from anyone who has used the CREAM form for 5 years or more. Be well. | F | 28 | 3 years | 7/30/2008 | 5 | bad anxiety, heavy painful periods | None. I gained weight in the year before I started it. This is very common in perimenopause I hear, so if people gain weight after they start the cream, it's hard to be sure it's the cream and not what would be happening anyway (it's estrogen that causes weight gain, right?). Anyway, there are several different kinds of perimenopause--some have hi estrogen, some low, some low progesterone, some both, and they all result in different symptoms and responses to the cream. I saw a nurse practitioner who specializes in bioidentical hormones. | As a psychologist, I knew when I got suddenly extremely anxious for no external or internal reason, and started to get hot flashes and mood swings at 47, something was up hormonally. I tried natural progesterone cream, 1/4 tsp 2x a day from day 8 through the start of my period (day 24). It worked immediately. I love it. | F | 48 | 7 months | 7/25/2008 | 5 | perimenopause | I've been using the natural progesterone cream for about 2 months. I started using it because I have a tendency for ovarian cysts. I cannot say that I have had any negative effects from it. In fact all the side effects are very positive. I've suffered from TMJ for years. I didn't even realize that it had improved until I read somewhere that progesterone cream can help it, I opened and closed my mouth and was amazed - no clicking - no pain. I'm been losing weight, without even trying. My libido has been heightened. And yes, no ovarian cysts. | I read that when a woman is perimenopausal, her estrogen level starts to drop, but not at the same rate or percentage as progesterone. The effect then is that you may have lower estrogen, but you are still estrogen dominant because of not enough progesterone to balance it out. With my positive experiences, I am a believer. I was starting to retain fluid and I was gaining weight around my mid section, that nothing worked to get rid of. I've lost 12 pounds in 2 months without even trying. My appetite is just naturally curbed. Most of that loss has been from my mid section! And there's no more edema in my ankles. | F | 52 | 60 days | 7/23/2008 | 5 | Severe endometriosis | none | I take natural progesteron serentiy (Health & Science). Severe endometriosis = bowel resection and ovary loss due late detection. The Marina and Depo Provera (severe allergic reaction)didn't releave inflamation of the bowel caused by remaining edno. Serenity had to be used along side the both even though not advised, as one neutralises the other. Serenity has been a saviour and although I have gained a lot of weight (Depo reaction - chronic flu attacked joints)now the injection is waring off my body shape and weight is slowely returning to normal. Told 21 months from injection administered till out of system. I live in England and have it shipped from the US. | F | 39 | 2 years | 4/15/2008 | 5 | hormone balance | No side effects. I feel wonderful. I felt crazy, had night sweats, hot flashes, disoriented and either woke up at 2am or went to sleep at 2am. Loss of energy. | It has allowed me to sleep for 7-8 hours a night after YEARS of sleeping only 2-5 hours a night. | F | 59 | 3 weeks | 3/4/2008 | 5 | hyperplasia,anxiety, hashimotos | Started on Prometrium 100mg with .5mg Estrace for 10 years, early menopause. Now on 1mg. Estrace and 200mg. Prometrium for 4 months. It has a very calming effect on me, which I needed due to extreme anxiety from undiagnosed Hashimotos disease (thyroid numbers "normal")just diagnosed 8 months ago, and am also taking Armour Thyroid (great stuff too). Was prescribed higher dose in November for hyperplasia and has worked wonders. No weight gain at all for me. | F | 54 | 4 months | 2/5/2008 | 5 | Painful, cystic breasts | Onset of headache around 3:00 a.m. but no hot flushes. | I suffered with many symptoms for years. No doctors connected symptoms to hormone imbalance. I am not overweight, eat a reasonable diet, no unhealthy habits but 1 cup daily coffee. I did my own research after biopsies including needle localization for a suspicious mammogram. No cancer but the scare motivated me after an oncologist wanted me to take tamoxifen. My key complaint was painful, cystic breasts. On a scale of 1-10, they were a 9. No doctor mentioned progesterone cream. I felt improvement in my breasts after 24 hours of use. By the end of a week, my breasts were a 3 or 4 pain-wise and smaller in size due to reduced swelling. I can't wait to see how much they continue to improve. I appreciate the comments of others' experiences and will be watchful for similar symptoms. For myself, it has been an answer to a prayer. I will watch to see if the headache goes away. So far, no weight loss or gain or mood changes. We need to see what works for each of our bodies. For the young | F | 50 | 7 days | 1/26/2008 | 5 | hysterectomy | After a complete hysterectomy I was a mess - Dr had me on high level of estrogen...I was bloated and depressed. I found Dr that practises integrative medicine and found my life again and least as good as I can have it without my ovaries! | I take 3% progesterone cream in the morning and 200mg of prometrium at bedtime along with 1 mg of estrace....I may try to stop the cream in the morning as may not need with the prometrium at night....I have tried to get on completely a bioidentical hormone treatment but experienced a lot of side effects which I could not deal with as need to work. I feel that the risks of my HRT balance out because they allow me to deal with life again....Am I who I was before the hysterectomy...absolutely not but has progesterone balanced me as best I can be , absolutely...just being on estrogen was a nightmare... | F | 50 | 4 years | 1/1/2008 | 5 | Menaupausal symptoms | The only side effect is my vowel volume seem to have decreased the first week but is now back to normal. I am taking progesterone with bi-estrogen (from yams) and testosterone. All are bio-identical hormones, meaning their chemical structure is the same as the ones naturally produced by the body. My research indicated that it is important to keep a balance of these hormones. Since I have not had my period for 17 months, these hormones are at very low levels in my body. The symptoms I had before taking these hormones were: extreme joint and muscle pains, painful intercourse, forgetfulness, low libido, vaginal dryness, no sexual arousal and capacity for orgasm, insomnia due to the need to pee several times a night, loss of concentration, confusion, hot flushes, headaches, unusual tiredness, dry hair. Within 1.5 days of taking the hormones, the joint and body pain were reduced by 90%. I was able to sleep through the night. I can get arousal and orgasm again. I am less confused. Less | I believe that what helped me is having a good balance of these hormones, instead of just taking the progesterone. Before I took the hormones, my doctor and Greenpark Compunding Pharmacy had me take a survey to learn my symptoms and their intensity. I got an individualized dosage of the hormones and I think that was key in getting a good result. Rosan | F | 50 | 16 days | 10/9/2007 | 5 | PMS and monthly mood swings | A little nauseous but not bad. I've loss 7 pounds in 6 weeks while on the progesterone cream (14 day administer each month) | I can not begin to tell you how wonderful I feel. I researched for several months and continue to research. I purchased natural progesterone cream (not synthetic) and the first month I administered 2times a day for 14 days. This month 1time per day. I want to see what difference I might feel this month. My next step is to purchase a saliva kit to check my progesterone level. The first month on progesterone cream I had no bloating, cramping, headaches, and no mood swings. I must say I am not any other medicine (no birth control, no HRTs). Just progesterone cream. | F | 39 | 60 days | 8/26/2007 | 5 | BPH and Prostatitis | None from progesterone. | My urologist had put me on Proscar (finasteride, 5 mg) for my BPH (enlarged prostate) and severe prostatitis. It did help, but the side effects were unbearable: depression, anxiety, weight gain, insomnia, loss of libido, shrunken penis, difficulty getting and keeping an erection, dry and painful ejaculations. I then read about research done by Dr. Lee, who discovered that natural progesterone can cure many prostate problems. I purchased and have been using a natural progesterone USP cream, 1/8 teaspoon applied 2x/day directly to my scrotum, and have had amazing results. No more nasty side effects, no more BPH, no more prostatitis, no more pain! It has worked wonders for me. Most doctors will not tell men about its benefits because either (1) they are uninformed, or (2) they know they can't get a kickback from a drug company, since natural progesterone is not a prescription drug. Needless to say, I flushed my remaining Proscar down the toilet and fired my urologist! | M | 57 | 60 days | 5/30/2007 | 5 | Bio-Identical for excessive bleedin | Greasy, oily skin Other than that nothing | The Progesterone cream saved me in so many ways. I had taken the depo shot and it completely ruined my period. I have been bleeding ever since December 26. The cream has made this 4 month long period lighter so I won't become anemic. I had lost my whole personality while on depo, but the Progesterone made me my old self again. Other than the oily skin and still bleeding, the progesterone cream has made me my old self again. I am so thankful for that. And the Depo was making me gain weight each week! The Progesterone has helped me maintain my weight. I haven't lost any, but then again I haven't really been trying too. Always talk to your doctor about side effects. Some women take progesterone for different reasons which is why women have different side effects. I personally love this stuff! I am a bit scared of coming off of it though... | F | 15 | 2 months | 5/10/2007 | 5 | irregular period,hashimoto thyroid | At first,nausea set in for a few minutes. Later on, I begin to feel good.. As with anything new, it takes your body time to adjust!! I feel much better and I feel that it has helped me in numerous ways!! I now have an intrest in sex that I haven't had in years and the goiter around my thyroid is GONE!!!! I reccommend this for anyone who has thyroid problems and has missed periods.. It has taken me years to discover natural progesterone cream!! The side effects are worth it!! Hang in there! | F | 26 | 3 weeks | 3/27/2007 | 5 | PMS, heavy blood flow,depression | no side effects I use the cream usp grade | I feel so much better since starting the cream, my PMS is minimal, no mood swings, no depression, I recommend this to everyone starting peri-menopause. | F | 45 | 1 years | 8/11/2006 | 5 | pms, breast tenderness, headaches | none | I felt a difference within 5 days of first using the cream.Headaches that I had for years are gone, I have 8 hours of uninterrupted sound sleep nightly, increased libido,a good level of energy thruout the day, no cramps, no tender breasts, level headed, focused, good moods, sugar cravings are gone. I also read Dr. Lee and Dr. Hanley books on premenopase and menopause, which largely address the issue of hormone imbalance, also guided me to a better diet and selection of vitamins to take to supplement my depleted body. I am using a high quality natural progesterone cream, doing yoga, eating a organic diet rich in veggies and whole grains, organic meats and poultry and I feel great. | F | 42 | 3 months | 7/11/2006 | 5 | Maintaing Pregnancy | Bloating Tiredness Irritablity | I have to take progesterone natural suppositories and I use natural cream too when we try to conceive. I take it 3 days post ovulation until I either get pregnant (then I take it for 12 weeks) or until I find out I'm not pregnant and stop. Yes parts can be unpleasant the first couple days were the roughest for me after ovulation, but truthfully it has raised my horrible progest levels that caused 2 miscarriages and allowed me to have my miracle son, so I'm using to conceive again. To me it's not that bad and the results are worth it! | F | 26 | | 4/26/2006 | 5 | PCOS ,abnormal uterine bleeding | I was asleep within minutes of the 1st use. I slept soundly for hours and began bleeding that night. My overall health feels amazingly normal for the first time in years!!!! | PLEASE NOTE THAT NATURAL PROGESTERONE AND PRESCRIPTION-TYPES ARE NOT THE SAME!!!! THE KIND MADE BY DRUG COMPANIES IS SYNTHETIC AND NOT READILY USABLE BY THE BODY. FIND A CREAM/CREME THAT HAS USP NATURAL PROGESTERONE AS A MAIN INGREDIENT. I'M USING FEM CREME. I chose it after much research. Be careful and use less than a pea size amount!!! | F | 30 | 1 days | 10/22/2004 |