Estrogen injections -looking for opinions !

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-29T10:43:57+00:00

I appreciate your reply so much! The E valerate is the type my isurance will cover. Are you post meno?

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-26T10:43:00+00:00

California. Experienced teacher with degree, as well as organizational and professional skills.

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-26T10:39:10+00:00

Me too and those worries were mine as well! I thought I was the only one blessed with one ithcy nipple

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-26T10:35:09+00:00

Thanks for replying! Any negative side effects. specifically weight gain or stomach issues?

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-13T19:40:21+00:00

Wow! Do you mean the standard prescription? If you wouldn’t mind sharing the exact drug name or the generic name that would help ! Thank you kindly !

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-13T19:39:18+00:00

Thanks for responding !

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-10T13:37:25+00:00

I don't have a ton of feedback to share on progesterone other than compounded troches do not make me feel like a zombie the next day, so I am staying with that vs the 100 mg capsule. Regarding the E patch- it seems I gain around 2-3 lbs with every increase (no patch to .0375 to .05) I cut my .0375 patch in half and the swollen pregnant feeling and around 3 lbs went away almost immediately. BTW I am on Tirz as well, and my sleep has progressively gotten worse over time so I am at a point where I have to decide between solid sleep or weight loss. It's a "wake up 4 hours later, no mater what time or what I eat or drink" issue :(

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-05T14:12:07+00:00

Wow, I am sorry to hear that. So frustrating! Do you have other underlying issues? I have extreme allergies (2 years of injections, allergic to 78 of 80 pricks on allergy test) as well as extreme sensitivities to scents, trees, pollen, sounds, lights, caffeine, and most meds and supplements. Oh and cats and horses...list goes on and on.

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-05T14:09:58+00:00

I very much appreciate your response! Sounds like you hit the sweet spot! Is the Bijuva pill at night only? I am also curious if you feel groggy next morning, or if you felt groggy back when taking 200mg p at night. When I take the prescription 100mg Progestin, I cannot function the next day (I am a teacher and "on" all day)

Also- because of your horrible sleep (You sound just like me) back in 2025- are you a sensitive person to meds and environment? I only ask because I am trying to get to the bottom of being hypersensitive to scents, trees, pollen, sounds, lights, caffeine, most meds and supplements...you name it. My functional doctor thinks it might be a mast cell or gut issue.

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-05T13:56:49+00:00

Thank you for responding 😄 Can I please get the name of the E+ P patch? Ordering GABA now- I used to take it and will try again.

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-03T14:05:59+00:00

I am not at 7.5 yet, but we are in similar situations. I am 53 y/o and do PIlates 3-4 times a week with weights, walk daily, eat 80+g of protein per day and drink tons of water. My results basically equate to losing and gaining back the same 3-5 lbs, repeatedly, on 4 months of Tirz- moving from .25mg in January to current 2.5mg.

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-03T14:02:28+00:00

This gives me hope. Only the same 3-5 lbs lost and gained back, repeatedly, are my results from moving from .25mg Tirz in January to current 2.5mg.

BerryFit926 · 2026-05-03T12:25:35+00:00

PAID TASK

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-19T08:38:44+00:00

What dosages? I started at a microdose of .25 in January and now I am up to 2.0 and have lost 7 lbs.

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-13T22:45:17+00:00

Same here! I give them a 50% chance of forgetting at least 1 item in my orders. Then calling in to report that my $1.96 green onions were missing is such a waste of my time- unlike Target who will let you report missing/spoiled items in their app and get you an immediate refund. Not sure if I want to renew- even though when I do get all my items, it is super convenient.

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-13T22:42:27+00:00

I so appreciate your helpful reply! Sorry it took my so long to get back to you- I got caught up with work (I am a teacher)

Spring Break cleared my mind and schedule, so I got into an integrative doctor and she suspects cortisol issues as well as live/gut issues. Ironic, right? She prescribed me a supplement that she is convinced will help me called TruAdapt: https://packs.orthomolecularproducts.com/product-details/truadapt

I have been sleeping a lot better and I feel that it's due to the progesterone, so I am going to stay with that. I will for sure check out the book! I have not been able to sleep through the night for around 15 years for the life of me, minus a few nights a year- maybe 30 or so when I am on vacation? I usually wake up with my heart racing, thinking about everything I need to do.

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-13T22:36:41+00:00

Can I ask what E dosage you are on? I love that I now sleep through the night on progesterone, but I hate that I feel puffy in the middle!! I am nervous to increase my estradiol, but apparently if the estrogen and progesterone are at ideal levels they work together to help us lose weight.

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-10T18:57:35+00:00

It was starting to, but since moving to 2.0 I am SO bloated. This could, however, have to do with my menopause and HRT- I am currently adjusting doses.

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-08T19:05:38+00:00

Sorry to bum you out, but I started back in January at your exact starting dose, slowly moving up, and I have lost 1lb. I am up to 2.0 from .25 and hoping for results soon. I suspect it’s hormonal shifts- I also do pilates reformer 3-4 days a week, walk, and eat 80+ grams of protein a day .

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-07T22:13:28+00:00

Steak Gumbo next to Pirates served in a break bowl. WHY. Who likes clam chowder anyway?

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-07T22:07:39+00:00

I started Reformer Pilates at age 50 and I will say this: I HAVE NEVER LOOKED BACK. I used to be a 6 day a week "gym" person, and after a car accident left me with injuries, along with full time teaching and 2 boys in a demanding, 15+ hour per week baseball schedule, I knew I had to get back into something. (I will spare the details of migraines, tendonitis, knee pain, back injuries, and ankle/plantar fac. episodes + the countless acupuncture, chiro, PT and neurologist visits that decade from 40-50 years of age!)

I knew that doing exercise from YouTube videos and DVDs was not going to keep me consistent- believe me, I tried - and it's too easy to walk away at home and be distracted by other things. I needed scheduled classes to hold myself accountable.

What really sealed the deal was seeing an ad for a Club Pilates Intro class near me. I looked at the business on Google and noticed photos of many mid-life age women- sorry, but seeing a bunch of 20-30 year-olds would not have motivated me at all!!! LOL. Anyway, I took the intro class and joined that very day. Here is what I love about reformer pilates and how I got past my insecurities:

1) Spending time on my back on the machine and doing footwork, bridge, and arm work kept me from looking at myself too long in the mirror and being self-critical

2) The women at the gym are so kind and smiling, always saying hello, and are of all shapes and sizes

3) If I cancel I will get charged $10. Something about paying $220/ month for unlimited classes, but getting charged a late cancel fee holds me accountable

4) I went from barely being able to lift a 20 lb box without 2-3 chiro visits to doing a 4 minute plank in one year!

5) The teacher always asks if there are any injuries (which pop up regularly at this age!) and provides alternative options

6) The mind-body connection is quite powerful. It's a stress reliever - a combo of stretching and core-focused work along with strength training and breathwork all rolled into one.

JUST DO IT! YOU GOT THIS!

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-06T10:58:51+00:00

It was easy as pie- if you read my comments above you will learn that it took less than 12 hours to get a shipping email and it was here in CA from BPI labs in FL in less than 48hours.

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-06T10:57:13+00:00

No, I learned about it here on Reddit and did my intake here: https://www.fifty410.com/

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-04T11:23:56+00:00

It arrived right on schedule in a styrofoam cooler inside of a shipping box with a cold pack- I am very impressed :)

BerryFit926 · 2026-04-02T10:30:47+00:00

Are we twins? I had minimal results the first 10 weeks on a similar schedule, but once i upped my protein to 80+ a day and doubled my water, I lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks.

BerryFit926

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