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Progesterone therapy

  • Does taking progesterone pose an increased risk for breast cancer?

    I am using Prometrium 300 mg before bed, as it is the only intervention I have tried (pharmaceutical and naturopathic) that has worked.  I am concerned about breast cancer, and can’t seem to find any reliable information about how bio identical progesterone would affect risk. If you are able to shed light on this, it is much appreciated.

  • Mood Swings & Depression in Menopause

    I’m wondering if my mood shifts are perhaps due to menopause. I had my last period about nine months ago. So my question is this: would estrogen therapy also help with emotional stability or should I go for the anti-depressants?

  • Natural Help for Hot Flushes

    Do you have anything natural that I can take for hot flushes? I’m stilling getting a period but with some skipping now. I have been drinking soya milk, as someone suggested that would help. It has helped so far but I am getting flushes in medium doses quite frequently during the night and day. They will wake me up, as I stick to my partner and he also finds it quite uncomfortable.

  • What Are Bio-Identical Hormones?

    I keep hearing about “Bio-Identical” hormones. What does Bio-Identical mean? Should I be taking them?

  • Decreased Sex Drive After Ovariectomy

    My question relates to concerns of a close friend. She recently had a complete hysterectomy (ovaries also removed). She’s 48 years old. She was immediately put on a Vivelle-50 estrogen patch (twice weekly). It’s now almost 12 weeks later and she finds herself to have a much reduced interest in sex (compared to before the surgery). She wonders if this could be due to hormonal changes, physiological (will improve with healing/ time), or psychological. I mentioned your expertise in the hormonal area. Do you have any thoughts on this issue that might help or that she could discuss with her GP?

  • Depo Provera and Osteoporosis

    I’ve been using Depo Provera and am feeling fine. I started Depo in high school after a surprise pregnancy—I couldn’t remember to take my Pill. Should I be worried about osteoporosis? I still need protection. I am 23, active and healthy, a bit on the heavy side and have no family history of osteoporosis.

  • Early Menopause

    I am 39 and having hot flushes and night sweats. I’ve skipped my period for the last 18 months. Does that mean I am in menopause? Help! I’m too young—what can I do?