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| 3 | perimenopause & menopause | Regulated periods in last two years before menopause. Continued cream, then to bioidenticals. Last two months: fatigue, suicidal depression that comes in waves, cortisol surges in the night that border panic attacks, foggy thinking, not driving and often want to crawl out of my skin. | I have used progesterone supplement for 4 years now. My naturopath had a saliva test done a year ago when I first switched to bioidenticals. Progesterone was high then. Test last month showed level was 6X over normal and reason for my symptoms. I am off for 3 weeks now, but symptoms don't seem to be going away. I have a better day w/less fatigue and then 2 bad days. Almost every night is a nightmare. I sleep 2 hours, then start the adrenaline surges that leave me panicked, over-heated, pounding heart and short of breath. Anyone have ideas to get this out of my system faster, I would be blessed. | F | 54 | 4 years | 11/28/2009 | 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 | 1 | supposed peri-menopausal symptoms | almost everything negative that others have described here... by the end of the 6 months that I took it I had: asthma, pounding heart, exhausted, achy, house-bound, gained 20 pounds, anxiety, egg-sized cyst in breast, felt like I was dying | My symptoms got worse as time went on. I actually have a thyroid problem and probably that was causing my former minor symptoms, but several different doctors insisted that it was my female hormones because I am a certain age. Well, my female hormones sure DID get messed up on progesterone! Yes, I took bio-identical. My right breast blew up and i got an egg-sized cyst in it with lots of fluid that got hardened and was painful. I finally defied the doctor and looked it up if progesterone could cause cysts and I found this site. I couldn't believe that so many people had so many symptoms similar to mine. I noticed that one person on this site gave a link to Dr. Theresa Dale's site and I looked it up and I'm doing the lab tests she recommends and I'm going to do her protocol. She gets people OFF hormone therapy (even bio-identical) and balances their bodies. She uses things that are not hormones, mostly homeopathic as far as I can tell, and her products are FDA approved, which means she had to provide hundreds and hundreds of before and after lab tests. I'll come back to this site in another month or two and let everyone know how it's going. I just stopped the progesterone cold turkey and nothing bad happened to me and some of the worst symptoms subsided or got less. I was really worried when I read everyone's posts here that I would feel bad for a long time, but I feel encouraged by Dr. Dale's protocol. We shall see... | F | 45 | 6 months | 11/19/2009 | 1 | Hot Flashes | Gained 20 lbs in two months. Have felt like I have an extreme hangover, on and off for the last year. Used bio-identical. Haven't felt really good in over a year, or slept well. Would not recommend. | I feel tired all the time. I have ringing in my ears. I have been to many doctors -- nothing yet to help get rid of this. All symptoms are back in force; hotflashes, sleeplessness, etc. | F | 48 | 90 days | 11/16/2009 | 1 | total hysterectomy at 33 | I've been having some pretty awful issues (for the last 6 years but the last year has been the worst) and this is the first place I've found that there are other people out there like me. I have fibromyalgia-like problems, severe joint and nerve pain, lumps in my fascia, headaches, exhaustion, feel "flu-like" all the time, and HUGE weight gain (as in approaching 170 lbs). I exercise very regularly and eat very healthy. I didn't have these issues before taking progesterone (and it's bio-identical). I've been losing my mind and desperate for answers and haven't found any. I've tried everything to lose weight and nothing works. I feel like I'm swimming in poison. I stopped taking the stuff about a year ago, but stopped the bio-identical estrogen too and the hot flashes drove me nuts, so I went back on it. No more hot flashes but everything else is a living hell. I was on bio-identical cortisol for a while and stopped taking it. I'm also on Armour thyroid. Sigh... | I think that if this is the "missing link" in trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with me (I didn't feel this bad when I had ovarian cancer and endo in my 20s!!), then I really hope that somebody out there will start helping more of us by being honest about what this stuff does to a person. | F | 39 | 6 years | 11/11/2009 | 2 | post menopausal | weight gain and fat around the middle | I had a total hysterectomy at age 43. I took no HRT or anything else, just went thru it cold-turkey until the hot flashes, etc subsided some 10 years later. My doctors think I should be using natural progesterone creme for all the "beneficial" reasons we've all heard about. I purchased the creme approximately 6 weeks ago from a local compounding pharmacist and started using it. In that time period, I've gained only 3 lbs, but I've also put on two or more inches around my waist and abdomen area and have rolls of fat. For 15 years I've eaten a very low fat, low cholesterol and very low saturated fat diet (I have high cholesterol and take Zocor), so there's no reason for me to be gaining weight, at least not from my diet. Other than the occasional grilled fish or chicken breast, my diet is organic and vegetarian. I exercise regularly and can't lose any of the weight I've gained. I'm 5/7" and now weight 138 lbs, I shouldn't have all this fat around the middle. I'm going off this natural creme before I gain anymore weight. I'm uncomfortable in my clothes, at least those that still fit. I've not suffered any anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, acne or any of the other ailments written of on this site, only the "fat around the middle" and that's unacceptable to me. I think I do enough other good stuff for myself that I can forego this natural product. Good luck ladies. | F | 59 | 6 weeks | 11/5/2009 | 1 | Perimenopause | Excessive weight gain in abdomen, bloating, tender breasts, breasts swelled, acne on jawline/neck | I would tell each and every woman thinking about using progesterone cream to PROCEED WITH CAUTION and do your research before using this stuff. I bought Dr. Lee's book and fell for the hype of all this "estrogen dominance" stuff. My naturopathic doctor prescribed a compounded cream and touted it as a miracle worker. Yeah, right....and all I did was gain weight, bloat, my breasts swelled and were so tender and I started having acne on my jawline and neck. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way that hormones are powerful. My advice - - DO YOUR RESEARCH and make an informed decision before messing with this stuff. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be the same after taking this...one of the worst things I have ever done to my body. And Dr. Lee might want to add a chapter to his book about the potential dangers and side effects of using progesterone cream. In my humble opinion, this cream is no miracle worker in any way, shape or form. | F | 41 | 1 months | 10/28/2009 | 2 | Menstrual Migraines | Swollen stomach, swollen breasts with tender nipples, increased appetite at night, crying jags, arguing with people, depression. | I just started the progesterone cream 10 days ago. Called nurse today to ask to cut dose in half due to side effects and doctor said yes. Haven't gotten my period yet to find out if my migraines are any better, but my medical provider said it would take a few months for it to work. I typically have a headache for one straight week after my period for the last 20 years. I am still searching for a reasonable solution. I'll give this a try a little longer, but if my body swelling and depression don't get better on a lower dose I will stop taking it. | F | 40 | 10 days | 10/19/2009 | 1 | even out estrogen levels | Acne, weight gain, headaches | This was the most horrible drug I've ever taken in my life. I felt great for about a month. I then started having severe acne. I have never had ance in my life.I wanted to eat all the time. I gained weight in my stomach. I was prescribed this by a medical dr. had the prescription filled at a well known compounding pharmacy. went back after the acne started the pharmacy said to take milk thistle 2 times per week to get this DRUG out of my system. I've been off the prgesterone cream for a 3 months. The acne has cleared up I'm still having the headaches and have not been able to lose the weight but at least I'm not gaining anymore. Someone needs to inform the medical community that all the reports, studies, and books that are out there are nothing but pure lies. I did research before using the progesterone now I find I did check for the side effects until it was to late. Would never use again. | F | 44 | 2 months | 10/12/2009 | 1 | To raise progesterone levels | THIS NIGHTMARE OF A DRUG ruined my life for a long, long, long time. I had SEVERE insomnia for over a year, panic attacks, weight gain, yeast issues, acne, dizziness, and multiple food intolerances. Don't let these jerks at compounding pharmacies sell you this lie, "But, it's NATURAL! It comes from YAMS!" I call "bullshit" on that one! If a chemist has to senthesize a YAM into PROGESTERONE, it is NOT natural! With THAT logic, Coca-Cola is also natural! After all, it is made from cocoa, sugar, corn, and water!! | It has been 18 months since I would last take this horrible, horrible dangerous SCAM that they call "bio-identical progesterone". I have been using a far-infrared sauna to detox this poison out of my system. Now, after just a little over a month of using the FIR sauna, I can SLEEP, and I am not dizzy anymore. I still have some allergies to foods with oxalic acid, and I cannot really tolerate dairy. Still, I am no longer MISERABLE. HEED THE MULTIPLE WARNINGS LADIES: DON'T PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR HORMONES. | F | 40 | 10 weeks | 10/11/2009 | 1 | Alternative Birth Control for migra | Am a very happy and clear headed person. After 2 months severe anxiety, extreme brain fog (literally couldn't think/ concentrate), blurred vision, no appitite, panic feelings,confusion, slight depression, left hand went numb (feeling now 3 months later), and when I went off of it lost 1/2 my hair. I have NEVER felt this bad in my whole life. | Wow, was that awful. I am a VERY healthy person and gynacologist took me off normal estrogen based birth control pills to progesterone b/c I have headaches. She said, " less risk of stroke w/ progesterone based." Well, tell that to my numb hand. This stuff is poison. I'm OK with being half bald now, becasue I don't feel like a panic/anxiety stress ball any more, I can see again, and think too. | F | 32 | 3 months | 10/6/2009 | 1 | hormonal changes, skin changes | Health food store recommended BioEntopic progesterone creme because I feel I am going through some normal hormonal changes like the body does naturally ever 7 years. First week or so no problems. Now I am having night sweats, can't think straight, period is 3 weeks late, bloating, no energy, increased anxiety, irritability. | Would not recommend for anyone who is not menopausal, especially after reading all of the problems here. | F | 37 | 20 days | 10/4/2009 | 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 | 1 | To help with my Uterine Cysts | My legs and hands have a burning feeling! And a lot of water retention and bloating. Also breast tenderness. I have been getting dizziness and headaches on and off also. | I am going off of it right away! My body is in pain, as I write this comment! I exercise regularly and am in very good shape. But lately, I feel like my whole body aches! Please be careful with this stuff! | F | 46 | 30 days | 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 | 1 | perimenopause | huge bloating and/or weight gain in midsection and, especially, lower abdominal area; breast tenderness (had never had this problem before), some minor itchiness where applied on wrist and inner arm area, weepiness | I had been able to regulate my periods and lose most of associated cramping through lifestyle/diet change but still had some PMS swelling/bloating every month. I also have hypothyroidism. I decided to try the progesterone cream to see if either of these could also be eliminated. I used all natural progesterone cream made by Source Naturals. I only made it through day 7 of the first 14 days to be taken and stopped due to the incredible and unacceptable weight gain (5-6 inches in a week! Unfreaking believable!) Am really hopeful this is just a huge exacerbation of water retention that will go away now that I've ceased the progesterone. Starting to believe Drs. Lee and Hadley's book (from which I learned about the supposed multi-health benefits of natural progesterone cream) is extremely irresponsible in its failure to explore/discuss the side effects and negative reactions...since many appear to be exactly opposite of why one would take natural progesterone. | F | 48 | 7 days | 9/25/2009 | 1 | help regulate periods | After the short few weeks of being on Progesterone cream I have gained several pounds, gotten into fights with people, cried for no reason, lost sleep, and now- a week before my period (when I normally don't have cramps or any other symptoms)- I am crampy, nauseous, and tired. | I will never use this again! | F | 37 | 3 weeks | 9/20/2009 | 1 | PCOS, amenorrhea | extreme lethargy, depression, anxiety, headaches, swollen legs and ankles, weight gain | I am 40 years old, have had PCOS for 15 years with irregular periods...and for some reason my doctor can't explain I've had amenorrhea for the past 18 months. Blood tests and ultrasound appeared normal, however my doc was concerned about a buildup of uterus lining after going so long without a period. My doc suggested I try Pro-Gest cream to kick start a period. The plan was 1/4 tsp. cream days 14-21, and then increase to 1/2 tsp. cream for days 21-28, then stop for a week. Well I'm 10 days into this two week plan and am seriously suicidal. My body aches, feels swollen, and I have absolutely no energy. I feel like I've gained at least five pounds and my pants are tight. I started crying this afternoon for no reason and feel so miserable and unhappy. I don't even have the energy to exercise, which only makes me feel guilty and even fatter. I've canceled two social events because I feel anxious and angry and don't want to be around other people. Even though I was supposed to continue with the Pro-Gest for 14 days I'm stopping right now. I'd seriously rather have a D&C than live like this!! | F | 40 | 10 days | 9/18/2009 | 4 | estrogen dominant symptoms | general breast tenderness (not cysts, just tenderness in areas) | Started natural bio-identical progesterone cream 10/08, starting each course in 2nd half of cycle (days 12-21 after first day of bleed.) Symptoms relieved: irregular periods, slight bloating, sudden onset of cellulite, fibrocystic breasts, sleep disturbances. Noticably improved results in the gym, as well (nice bonus.) Through July 09, all was well. Then breakthrough bleeding (perhaps period) while on July's course. Finished the course and waited for August's period, to begin again on day 12. It didn't come. That month, estrogen-dominant sypmtoms returned (cellulite, sleep problems, even cysts in breasts, one of which has been sent to mammogram for dx.) Suspected low progesterone levels (not enough to trigger bleed.) On Sept 9, began pg course. Sept 10, bleed began. Normal period continues, and I'd normally stop course and wait for day 12 (ovulation) to cue next pg course, but due to breast lump, I've continued this course. After 4 days' course, lump in breast is undetectable. Will now stop course, allow natural progression of cycle, and update after mammogram tomorrow. | F | 48 | 11 months | 9/13/2009 | 1 | PMS | Suicidal depression, anxiety, angry outbursts, violence, insomnia, waking up in the middle of the night crying/panic attacks, self harm | I took this cream for PMS relief. It has made my life a living hell. I have been on it for 8 months now and i will NEVER touch it again. I 1st took 30mg and no improvement. They then increased me dose to 50mg, then 75mg. I kept on telling my doctor that it doesnt work, its making me worse. They kept on saying it will work we just need to increase the dose. While I was on it i was a different person and i could not see the effect it was having on me i went insane. I was a suicidal angry mess. I was violent towards myself and my partner. I had no control over my emotions at all. I have just realised what it has done to me since stopping it. I now can sleep through a full night without waking up an emotional mess. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG | 30 | 8 months | 9/11/2009 |