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Close Menopause

I began peri-menopause about 9 years ago. My first symptom was Restless Legs Syndrome, but I didn't get RLS every night, only on the nights of my cycle when my progesterone was supposed to be up and estrogen down. Then I had an early term miscarriage. I was put on Prometrium, a bio-identiclal progesterone. Two years later I surprisingly became pregnant. A difficult pregnancy that ended in a premature birth. Post partum depression came in quickly and full force. Once I stopped nursing I was able to go on anti-depressants and Prometrium. . Recently new sympoms have cropped up: lack of interest in just about everything, decreased mental acquity, and some memory loss.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

During postpartum depression. It was good to have someone to talk to.

Lexapro Working / Worked

I prefer this to ambien but there is no generic.

Zoloft Working / Worked

Depression is a sideeffect of Prometrium.