Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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mraoun 10/30/2011

i am on pristiq 50 mg for anxiety i was doing well for 2 years just 2 weeks ago my anxiety came back in full force i cant eat sleep function i am crying all the time scared to be alone ,i am 44 my friend told me about bio identical hormones even though my period is ok no problems so i went to a nurse pactionner and we did a blood test she told me i am low on progeterone and testesterone plus b12 and vit d so she put me on 200 mg pill for progesterone and 137.4 pellet under the skin for testesterone and she told me i will start feeling better free of anxiety and depression very soon ,but my anxiety is so severe i start taking 0.5 xanax i called my friend she told me it is too early to start feeling good i have to give like 3 weeks to start slowly feeling a little better but i cant wait i am so bad i am thinking to go back to my doc to change my pristiq or increased bcz i feel i am going insane .
ps: today i feel i cant touch my nipples so sensitive is this normal.

fighting4change 10/30/2011

I agree with your friend that you need to give the hormones a few weeks to start having a decent effect. Also, anti-depressants can stop working which may make it necessary to increase the dosage or switch to a different one. Progesterone is generally a calming hormone although it causes low mood or depression in some women. Testosterone should help with mood and energy (probably anxiety too).

Hope you start feeling better soon! Keep us posted.

mraoun 10/30/2011

ty for replying i am hoping for that but my doc tols me she wants to wean me off pristiq when i start feeling better i am scared
ps: i have been having skipped heart bit since yesterday i dont know if it is from the anxiety or side effect from hormones

deleted_user 10/30/2011

I hear yua loud n clear! If i thought those guys with the straight-jackets were coming, I'd hurry up and put on lipstick and meet em at the door and welcome em as if they were those Publisher's Clearinghouse people!!!! har. YOU are NOT alone, I swear! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

deleted_user 10/30/2011

I have not taken any hormone replacements but I am on Prozac for depression...when I have an anxiety attack my husband slips me one of his xanax even though I don't like how it makes me feel (drunk!).

It does take meds a while to build up in your system and herbs/vitamins months! If your anxiety becomes worse I would call your doctor and see what she recommends. Hang strong!

Yes, my boobies hurt all the time now and my right nipple is extra sensitive and not in a good way...almost like it has been attacked with sand paper! ;(

deleted_user 10/30/2011

Iit sounds as though you will be starting more than one hormone at a time. It might be better to just begin one thing (maybe just progestrone) and add the others later. Or at least if you must take a couple of hormones together, start with the lowest dose. It looks that you are taking P and T, not any E, so am guessing that your E level was good?? I think you do one change at a time and know that it will take time for things to balance... Dc

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deleted_user 10/31/2011

I see that your doctor checked your progesterone and testosterone. I would also have her check your FSH and do a saliva test or hormone panel to not only check your progesterone and testosterone but your estrogen as well, and also your DHEA, Cortisol, and Vitamin D. All these things can work together. I'd get a complete workup to know where I stood.

deleted_user 11/01/2011

OMG ImQ you cracked me UP! Fun and reassuring post was a breath of fresh air. At least with this hormone change we can talk about it unlike the first go round. And teenage girls get cut more slack and consideration, at least we earned it!
Small comfort mraoun you are not alone but give the HRT some time and do not become discouraged because there are many options. I promise relief is available. Hope you have a good weekend.

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