Actually many women are estrogen dominant and are progesterone deficient. It's okay to add a little estrogen but progesterone is what depletes so quickly. It's what carries a baby to term. And when your estrogen levels decline, your progesterone tends to plummet. I use bio-identical hormone cream with .45 mg estrogen to 100 mg progesterone taken twice a day for a total of 1 mg estrogen and 200 mg progesterone. It has helped me with depression, sleep, hot flashes, anxiety. It takes a bit to get the dose right on the estrogen but the progesterone is pretty sufficient at 100-200 mg. There is a website www.progesteronetherapy.com. Its a good site with lots of information re: the importance of progesterone. Best wishes, Judy

Judy,
Thanks sooo much for the info.
Are you on biest cream by any chance? Is your estrogen/progesterone filled at a compounding pharmacy?
My dr might put me back on biest. I tried .25 once a day and felt worse. He said I might need it 2x a day.
Also, does it take awhile for the progesterone to kick in??
Thanks so much!

what is progestene cream ? Do you insert it ? Let me know how it does

Progesterone cream is a cream you rub on your arm every night. That website about progesterone that was mentioned earlier is phenomenal.

jazzy, I too take bio identical hormones. I use BIEST cream and some testosterone added by a compounding pharmacy. I also use progesterone. Some people notice a difference shortly after they start using them and others may need some adjustments and a little more time also. It took a while for my doc to get the correct dosage because my levels were really low. I feel pretty darn good right now and I also want to mention I take pharmacy grade supplements. All of them work together to help replenish what has been lost. I'm not a big fan of pills/doctors, etc. and some women breeze through meno, but I wasn't so lucky and chose bios versus the traditional anti anxiety and depression meds. Give yourself some time and don't get discouraged, I've been on them since Oct 2011. :)

Babybichon,
Did you ever have symptoms similar to mine?
I just hope this gets better.
My dr added the progesterone and said he might add tstosterone cr too. I don't understand what the testosterone can help.

Anyway, I am just really fed up with feeling mooy and anxious.

Does it take awhile for the progesterone to work?

Thanks

Jazzy, Yes I had quite a few of the symptoms you're having right now. The testosterone was added to give an energy boost which will help with low libido and fatigue. It takes a while to notice a difference especially if you're the one going through it. I had great reservations when I first started and didn't think it would help (it seemed to be too simple, just rub some cream on yourself) but my family noticed changes and then I finally started to notice changes too. Keep in mind since we're all different, you may notice changes right away or it may take longer. My prescription was adjusted several times. I feel the supplements also helped me a great deal also with muscle spasms which were severe. I also exercised (walking and yoga) which really helped me right away. I also researched the foods that were good for women during this transition (internet is a wonderful thing sometimes). I had some bad days too but hang in there and be kind to yourself. Best wishes and God bless you.:)