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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROGESTERONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | PCOS | At first when you take it, you feel about the same as 6 wks pregnant. Tired, sleep well, pee alot, sore breasts, queasy, and happy. Once your body adjusts (just like the 2nd trimester) the symptoms gradually disappear. | F | 37 | 2 months | 3/7/2007 | 4 | Low progesterone level | Postive emotions within 1-2 hours of taking it | I, too, like many of you, am searching for an answer to the problems resulting from severe PMS and progesterone-related symptoms. Taking natural progesterone seems like a logical choice. But after reading these ratings and doing a little digging, there may be more information that we must gather before continuing on our hormonal paths. A very good resource, in my opinion, is a site 'www.mercola.com'. If you search for the article entitled, "Complications Regarding Progesterone Cream," it may prove to be of some help as it identifies significant issues related to natural progesterone cream usage. In my case, it has done so. Unfortunately, many physicians, even well-meaning holistic ones, simply do not know all of the intricacies involved in natural hormonal replacement. It has helped me immensely to learn all that I can about certain health issues so that I can walk into that physician's office armed with as much knowledge as possible--sometimes more than the physician | F | 41 | 2 days | 3/5/2007 | 2 | Estrogen Dominance-Adrenal Fatigue | Severe Depression, Weepy, Tired, Unmotivated | I started taking a progesterone cream (pea size drop) twice daily after my saliva test showed estrogen dominance, or low progesterone. The test also showed low levels of cortisol consistent with evolving adrenal gland fatigue. My MD thoughts were that if I got my estrogen/progesterone levels in sync, the adrenal gland would kick in. After only four days on the progesterone I experience the worst depression! I felt like I wanted to wither up in some corner. I had no energy or motivation to do anything. I opted to get off the cream and try something else... do not know what yet....I never knew such depression could come on so sudden! | F | 42 | 4 days | 3/5/2007 | 1 | estrogen dominance | Depression, anxiety attacks, onset of hypothyroidism, extreme hair loss (lost 1/3 of hair), weight loss (12 lbs in one month), severe insomnia | My doc cut my estradiol in half (from .5 to .25) and doubled progesterone (100 mg to 200 mg) and it brought on the side effects I mentioned. My thyroid went down, hair fell out, depression (I had not been depressed before). Adrenal fatigue got worse then as my insomnia got worse to the point where I slept 2-3 hours only a night. Be very careful with balancing these hormones!!!!! I've nearly lost my job over it. | F | 58 | 5 months | 1/26/2007 | 1 | Surg Hys,low prog level, high estr | I have been on a rollercoaster since my surgical hysto 10 years ago. Suffering from estrogen dom (serum & saliva testing)and no prog levels, I started taking FEMGEST cream. Had taken PROGEST cream a couple of years ago but then stopped. I suffer on a semi-daily basis with all of at least the majority of the following: dizziness, some vertigo, muscle weakness,(primarily my thigh muscles) headache, exhaustion, coordination issues, mental clarity issues, some depressed thoughts (these are scary and come "out of the blue") severe anxiety, fear, phobic thoughts and panic. | I am on a rollercoaster and have no clear way to go at this point. The progesterone cream initially helped my anxiety (why I started it again in the first place) but about a month into the cream I started going down hill. Have been to the doc and had MRI's, CT's, a spinal tap, bloodwork and the doc as of late acually even was thinking it could be MS but MRI showed no lesions. I am miserable and am thinking of weaning myself off of this cream to see if I feel better. Please feel free to email if you have any thoughts as to what to do from here or have had the same experience. Thank you | F | 41 | 10 months | 1/21/2007 | 3 | Estrogen dom & heavy bleeding | It started to decrease the heavy flow gradually & helped some with PMS symptoms but then after about 3-4 months I started noticing weight gain in my stomache & waist +intense cravings. I'm assuming (and hope) this is most bloat as I havef gone up a whole size and about ready to go another in just 3 months however I only have gone up 3 pounds on the scale. | I'm wondering if maybe it is because I'm using an OTC cream although from responses it doesn't seem to matter. | F | 40 | 4 months | 12/26/2006 | 4 | Menopause-to counter the estradiol | On Prometrium (pill form of progesterone) I experienced heart palpitations and light headed at 100mg per day. Depression would set in within an hour of taking it. Switched to 1/8 teaspoon cream @ 22MG per day 2 times per day and have no problems. Sleeping better, calmer through the day. Tried to tell my doctor but he said the prometrium at 100mg was fine so I ignored him and listened to my body. | Need the progesterone to counter the estrogen I take for early menopause. Have Hashimotos thyroid disease which caused ovarian failure. Now take synthroid daily, estrogen for the bone loss and drying up of early menopause and the progesterone cream to counter the estrogen and anxiety that comes from the estrogen. | F | 45 | 3 years | 12/20/2006 | 3 | To help acromegaly symptoms | Confusion, tiredness, weight gain stomach, dry aging skin, look older. | I have taken this for 9 years at first it was a miracle cure, I have acromegaly but this was not diagnosed. I suffered from thickening skin, greasy skin and hair, acne, sweating, vaginal abscesses, headaches, joint pain and more.... When I take provera these stop so this was amazing. After many years I was found to have a pituitary tumour which caused the symptoms, as I have had the tumour for many years these have got worse. Unfortunately the side effect of provera have made things worse, I did not realise that some of my problems were the provera. I had an operation for the tumour which did not work out and have now been told I have to take a drug which also has side effects; I decided I would take nothing and came of the provera and now feel amazing. The effect of the tumour will eventually cause serious problems but I don't care I don't want side effects which make me ill I would rather have a short life than be sick all of the time. | F | 46 | 9 years | 11/17/2006 | 3 | menopause | Weight gain and thickness around waist,hips,thighs. I wake up and say "who's face is this?" Incredible cravings for sweets and carbs. I am normally considered a slim person, we are very physically active people. I have never had to "watch" what I eat, yet I find myself restricting my food intake in hopes the weight and swollen look will go away. | I haven't taken my pill for 2 nights. I don't think I will take it again. Honestly the hot flashs won't kill me. This weight thing and feeling miserable in my own skin just doesn't work for me. | F | 47 | 18 days | 11/8/2006 | 1 | Uterine lining was thick | On the first day, I felt extreme dizziness, feelings of panic and anxiety. My doctor said it wasn't progesterone related, so I stayed on it and spent the next three months in bed seeing one healthcare professional after another, MRI's, cat scans, bloodwork, etc. . . Only to find out from my OB that I am sensitive to natural progesterone cream. | This is a horrible drug! Find another way. I was so dizzy i couldn't even get out of bed, and while I don't have a history of anxiety or depression, this drug definitely gave me a huge dose of both. I am still suffering from symptoms of panic, shakiness in the brain, and numbness in my arms and legs. STAY AWAY FROM PROGESTERONE! | F | 42 | 2 months | 11/5/2006 | 1 | perimenopause?/pms | Ist month, felt calmer; 2nd month, more irritable and anxious. Suddenly had frequent hot flashes (never had them before!). I went off. Hot flashes completly stopped, but I've had sore, swollen breasts for weeks, gained 5 lbs and have not had a period for 2 1/2 months (was regular before). | Hormones are not to be used without caution. | F | 49 | 2 months | 10/22/2006 | 2 | PMS, Heavy Menstration, short cycle | First month was great. I used "Natural Progesterone Cream" USP 1.7%. Second month, not so great. I have in just 48 hours, broken out on my face (chin area) worse then I have in years. I feel depressed, confused and disappointed. I am starting to think I made a mistake. I just turned 30 and it seems like my hormones are going crazy. I have lost 1/3 of my hair in the last 3 months. | This is my second month on the cream and I am not so sure about it. First month was great. My period was lighter. Very minimal cramps. No PMS amd moodiness. Now though, it seems like things are changing onto something worse then I started with. | F | 30 | 2 months | 10/14/2006 | 1 | Menopause | abdominal bloating, weight gain in breasts, thighs, abdomen, hips, anxiety attacks | I stopped the cream and feel more stable, have lost 2 pounds, anxiety almost gone, more energy. | F | 53 | 3 months | 10/13/2006 | 1 | SUPPORT PREGNANCY | OH MY GOODNESS, TERRIBLE FROM CYCLOGEST: great when on it, when i came off of it: PARANOIA, TERRIBLE ANXIETY, FEELINGS OF MANIA, I HAVE TO TAKE THIS AS IM TRYING TO CONCEIVE THROUGH IVF. I WAS ON HIGH DOSES WHEN I GOT PREGNANT, BUT MISCARRIED, AND GOT THE SAME SYMPTOMS BACK AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW.ITS MADE ME VERY VERY ILL | what can i do im low in progesterone, but the coming off of it, has given me bad mental problems, but at least i know what it is | F | 39 | 2 months | 10/5/2006 | 2 | PCOS, lack of period for 10 months, | weight gain, severe headaches, depression, moodiness, general lack of motivation. | I was not aware of the side effects, except that my doctor said it would-if anything- lead to weightloss... I'm vegetarian and go to the gym everyday with weights and cardio - and yet I was putting on weight rapidly. Today's the first day of not taking the cream - I didn't get a period- no bleeding at all. It is a good idea to be very cautious!!! My dosage was one mil everyday.I am hoping get rid of the negative impacts this cream has had on me, I am starting with an Auyervedic Practitioner to help my body produce its own hormones (from a different paradigm of health/wellbeing). I wish everyone really well, your feedback is very helpful. | F | 24 | 3 months | 9/24/2006 | 4 | heavy and prolonged bleeding | immediate weight gain | otherwise, it saved my life as i'd been bleeding for 53 days prior with large clots. it stopped on my third tablet. not looking to take it long term at all as the weight gain and my appetite is frightening! going to have my D&C in two days time, hopefully i'll work. if not maybe surgery. meanwhile, hoping chinese herbs and acupumcture will regulate my problem (much safer and no side effects!) | M | 51 | 11 days | 9/18/2006 | 1 | serenity | weight gain as soon as i starated to use the cream 1/8th teaspoon twice a day | F | 49 | 14 days | 9/18/2006 | 1 | birth control | severe depression, weight gain due to increased hunger and decreased energy (due to depression) | If you have symptoms of depression, stop taking it! Don't try and wait it out. | F | 27 | 2 years | 9/9/2006 | 2 | Heavy painful periods - pre meno | weight-gain, tiredness, irritability, moody, no sex drive | I am not impressed with this medication. I am still in pain and bleed heavy when i have my period , plus i spot all month long. | F | 38 | 2 months | 9/7/2006 | 3 | Severe PMS | Severe depression, anxiety, irritability, loss of concentration, anger, very emotional, feeling very overwhelmed with little things in life, acne on my face, fatigue some days, insomnia other nights, aches and pains in the joints | At first, when I started the progesterone treatment, I felt great but then my PMS symptoms worsened so I was placed on a anti-depressant/cream combination. My depression has deepened to the point of feeling so helpless and hopeless, I just want to sleep ALL day. I have become anti-social, gained extreme weight and cannot seem to lose it, very irritable and not able to concentrate well on anything. My level of fatigue in the day has intensified and so I use caffeine to get me through the day which worsens PMS symtoms. Then, some nights, I experience insomnia. I began getting cystic acne on my face (around lower jaw/lower cheek area - both sides) and I feel very anxious. At times, I feel as though I am losing all control of myself but don't know what to do to help me combat PMS. | F | 29 | 1 years | 8/15/2006 |