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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROGESTERONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 day | 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 day | 4/21/2010 | 1 | Low progesterone,painful periods | Within 36 hours I wasn't myself anymore: Brainfog, lethargy (I felt like a zombie), exhaustion&dizzyness (could barely stand on my feet and had to go back to bed after lunch), anxiety and some sort of a panick attack at night, heart palpitations, IBS was back instantly and very painful with cramps, frequent stool and nausea, have not that in a long time. So yeah, lost my appetite too. After 3 days I quit, took 1 half a dose on the third day cause I did not want to quit cold Turkey. My brainfog is gone now 2 days after quitting, but my digestive system is still very upset, I hope that this stuff is gonna out of my system soon. | Im sure it helps for some people and doctors prescribe it with the best of intentions, but it's definitely not for me. I keep a healthy lifestyle, eat organic, avoid a lot of xenoestrogens and got the bioindentical kind of progesterone. I think there should be more research done about the possible side effects and the reasons why they appear. Im now going back to my homeopathic meds, which did help me feel much better physically, but sofar they have not done anything to bring my progesterone levels back up, so we are going to work on that now, to get my body to do the work by itself again, which is how it should be in my opinion. My heart goes out to everybody out there with hormonal issues, cause it really sucks! | F | 34 | 3 days 15 2X day | 4/18/2010 | 1 | hormone imbalance post-Mirena | DIZZINESS, fatigue, vertigo, brain fog, depression, disassociation, immune suppression, headache: regulated period but I feel AWFUL! | I took Progesterone cream prescribed by my naturopath from day 14 until my period started to help deal with hormone imbalance followed by removal of Mirena IUD. For the first couple months it helped immensely -- I was sleeping, had no more night sweats, was gaining weight (unlike most ladies, I lost far too much weight with the IUD) was no longer having IBS/GERD issues, but then slowly I started to feel TERRIBLE. Like I was drunk all the time -- couldn't think straight, had dizziness/vertigo could hardly work, wanted to sleep all the time, horrible nausea and return of IBS, feeling like I was "outside my body" and severe depression when I have never been depressed in my life. Finally figured out it was the Progesterone cream and have been off of it for 3 months. Slowly some of these issues resolved, however, the dizziness, fatigue, depression, and brain fog came BACK about a month ago. On top of this, I have had a UTI since January that has not gone away with treatment, which I link to the immunosuppressing factors of progesterone cream since I have NEVER had this problem before. I seem to catch every little bug now. For the first time in my life my period has regulated, but I feel just terrible and want this out of my system. | F | 29 | 4 months 30MG 1X day | 4/14/2010 | 1 | wanting to lose weight | I was extremely bloated and gained 5 pounds. I was anxious, frustrated, depressed. I cried a lot. I could not focus on anything. I was tired. I take the Depo shot and do not have periods, suddenly I was spotting and cramping. I am sad to gain weight because I work out 6 days a week and eat a very clean diet. I am trying to lose 17 to 20 pounds and this has set me back. I hope it leaves my system soon. very disappointed... | F | 43 | 14 days 2X day | 4/13/2010 | 2 | Doctor recomended | PROS: I sleep well and the Bio Doctor says I am "balanced hormonally" and no periods at all CONS:12 lb Weight gain in mid-section, cellulite, acne on jawline and neck,less results when working out with weights | I went to a Bio-identical doctor to "see where I was at" hormonally on the advice of a friend who went to this Doctor. My only complaint was that I was starting to have trouble sleeping at night and he told me this was "hormonal" (He has pics with Suzanne Somers in his office and touts her books). I was told my thyroid was a little low so he put me on bio-thyroid 50:10mcg 2X a day, he said my estrogen was a little high so he put me on progesterone 250mg at bedtime to even this out and he advised it will help me sleep better (which it did) he also put me on melontonin (he said a purified form) to also help me sleep. I didn't notice the weight gain at first it was more of a gradual thing that happened and I attributed it to getting older. I also don't see the same results when working out with weights that I normally did prior to BHRT I am miserable with carrying this weight on my belly and my legs have cellulite that I had very little before. I have always worked out with weights and ran. I also have anxiety now that I never had before. I also have sprouted some facial hair on my chin neck and get pimples on my lower cheeks, jawline and neck that I also never had before! I'm oblivious and I guess just super busy and did not put two and two together to figure it out that this is a result of the progesterone. I am throwing these pills out. How long will it take to get back to normal or did I screw my system up forever? Is there any type of detox I can do t | F | 44 | 2 years 250 MG 1X day | 4/11/2010 | 1 | I was using Progest cream with a supposed 50 to 100 Mg a day via one pump or two. Brought on the worst hot flashes I have had in 2 years. Feel anxious,bitchy, nauseated, stomach and digestion problems and bloated. I am 53 and haven't had a period in two years so I am post menopausel. I am throwing this cream away today. I was fine, just hoping to get more zip, so now I know I have to exercise again 5 days a week and eat super healthy to get in better shape. There is no QUICK fix. | I suggest a saliva test and consult with a doctor first before you start this cream | M | 53 | 4 days 50 1X day | 4/9/2010 | 2 | Hormonal imbalance | Insomnia,rapid weight gain,sore breasts,fatigue,mood swings | I was on bio-identical progesterone which we are all lead to believe has no side-effects.Baloney.My first month was great,helped with my hormonal imbalance (which mostly was causing night sweats&sleeplessness) The second month I noticed a major gain in weight with no reason(good diet, same exercise).All in the midsection section/thigh areas.Then came the other symptoms, sore breasts,irritiablity,insomnia etc.Initally thought it was estrogen dominance. Persisted.At the four month mark, my symptoms were worser. At this point,I knew in my gut this wasn't 'estrogen dominance'. Went to my doctor to check my hormone levels and discovered my progesterone levels were FAR TOO HIGH (and reason for side effects). He felt at this point it was best to stop and see how I go with a potential for a lower dose in future. Have been off it for 6 weeks and feel so much better, side effects slowly lessening (although sore breasts have disappeared completely) I think bio-identical progesterone is fine but like any drug (which is what it is) should be monitored very closely.My symptoms came about very quickly. Estrogen dominance is one thing, what I experienced was progesterone overload which is not good either. I don't like the 'it's natural' hype that leads people to believe that bio-identical means nothing can ever go wrong. | F | 35 | 120 days 1X day | 4/8/2010 | 2 | hair loss | Headaches, weight gain, lethargy, depression - and ultimately, accelerated hair loss. | I'm skeptical that progesterone cream can balance hormones - how is it possible, without very regular testing, to obtain the correct dose? I endured awful symptoms because I chose to believe Dr Lee's comments about the cream helping women with "male pattern hair loss". In my case progesterone cream thickened the unaffected hair but accelerated the thinning process, and it has taken me this long to wake up! Like many others I feel that this is dangerous stuff. | F | 52 | 2 years 1/4 tsp 1X day | 4/7/2010 | 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 day | 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 day | 4/5/2010 | 4 | HORMONE IMBALANCE, IRREGULAR PERIOD | CHRONIC CONSTIPATION, DEPRESSION | F | 52 | 7 years 10MG 1X day | 4/5/2010 | 4 | PCOS (irregular periods) | A little heart racing, mild anxiety (at first), pressure in chest (mild), slept really well and deeply and actually found mood was up (didn't know it was down). Mild change in mood when stopped taking it. | It was a bit of adjustment, getting used to it. But I quickly altered the time I took it to a.m., after eating, before working out and found the side effects were neutralized by the work out. I took it for three weeks on/one week off until I started a period. And am now doing just days 14-28 of what I hope will be a normal cycle. Also, am using NATURAL PROGESTERONE (emerita). | F | 35 | 60 days 20 mg 1X day | 4/4/2010 | 1 | Hot flashes | no appetite but experienced weight gain even though walking an hour a day, loss of hair increased, severe acne, WIDE AWAKE most of the night, uncontrollable anger bordering on rage. | At first I thought it was a wonder drug because the hot flashes that were driving me to suicide stopped. But now after five months, I can't sleep and my severe mood swings are driving me out of my mind, not to mention my husband's too! I believe it has also exacerbated my fibromyalgia symptoms. I am definitely getting off of this drug after reading all of the responses. Thank God for other women taking the time to share their information. Now at least I know why I'm going out of my mind! I will be so glad when this menopause from hell is finally over!!!!! | F | 52 | 5 months 2X day | 4/3/2010 | 2 | hot flashes/menopause | abdominal weight gain. | It seemed to be working for the first month..slowly, I noticed I couldn't zip my pants. The weight is all in my abdomen. I work out daily, eat a healthy diet. It is like having severe water retention, stomach is distended, horrible. Told my doctor it is not worth it. Off the cream for 1 week, feel much better. | M | 48 | 5 months 1/8 tsp 2X day | 3/30/2010 | 1 | hair falling out | rapid weight gain,feeling bloated,tight jaw,expanded waist,feeling irritable a lot | I have been a personal fitness trainer for almost 28years.never had a weight problem.went through menapause late finished with it around 58,no weight problems justthe hot flashes.a couple of months ago my hair started to fall out at the suggestion of my obgyn and a friend a started taking bio identical hormones..all hell broke loose in a few days so i stopped before i commited suicide.then I went on a natural supplement of progesterone cream..in about two months i have gained almost 8lbs,despite eating almost no carbs,and working outwith weight,running up to 5 miles a day.I stopped taking the cream 3 days ago and do not plan on restarting..this rapid weight gain and thick waist is not for me...Im taking vitamin e and biotin for the hair loss so we will see...as for progesterone ...GOODBYE... | F | 60 | 60 days 12mg 1X day | 3/28/2010 | 4 | total hysterectomy | 3 zits showed up and early morning hot flashes became more noticable | I have had less than 0.7 level since at least 2000. Uterine fibroids and a 28 day cycle that had 14 days of heavy bleeding. Always tremendous cramping with periods. After 10 months of a very unhappy life (after hyster) I began researching and getting blood work done to begin replacing lost homones. I started with a pharmasist compounding .2% estrodial with 2% testoserone. After 6 months my estrogen had increase from 20 to 38 and testos. went from 23 to 138. WHOA dialed the Testoserone down with my newest script. but I added a separate dosing of 3% progestrone. I am applying the progest. on day 14 - 28 of each month. Just started this month so in another month I will have my blood work done and see whats up. I feel like myself (or pretty close to it) again. libido is back, energy level is on the rise, skin feels more supple. I am steering the hormone replacement, documenting my daily reactions and feeling more in control of my life. | F | 51 | 2 weeks 1/4 tsp 1X O | 3/22/2010 | 3 | severe PPD, brittle hair, belly wt | Initially reduced my suddenly severe PMS symptoms, esp. irritability and I stopped my 6 lb PMS weight gain | Now I am gaining weight for no discernible reason and all on hips and belly--in spite of controlling the random snacking and starting to exercise more. I was always slender in the midsection until my third child and the severe postpartum depression. | F | 40 | 2 months 20mg cream 1X day | 3/14/2010 | 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 day | 3/13/2010 | 2 | Menorrhagia caused by fibroids | Initially nausea, feeling faint, extreme hunger, excessively tiredness (in fact worn out), a HEMORRIOD (that is like a rock), flatulence by the 4th day, and depression | I am extremely concerned as my hemorriod is increasing rather than decreasing and I am going to stop my course of the cream in order to avoid any unnecessary surgery. I decided to take Rhodiola to combat any depression and that seems to help abit although taken too late will prevent you from sleeping | F | 28 | 4 days 20mg 1X day | 3/9/2010 |