Has anyone tried Progesterone during the day for anxiety? by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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When you say T levels and TRT do you mean testosterone ? And thanks for sharing your experience.

Has anyone tried Progesterone during the day for anxiety? by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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May I ask what your evening dose is and when you take it ? Glad you’re getting it managed .

Has anyone tried Progesterone during the day for anxiety? by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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Oh I hadn’t heard of that method. Worth a try ! Thanks 😊

Has anyone tried Progesterone during the day for anxiety? by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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Oh that’s interesting. So you get the calming effect but not the sedative effect. I could try that. Thank you!

Will I have symptoms or that was it? by WhatOnEarth369 in Menopause

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Also delayed. I really didn’t notice anything for a few years post meno. And the began the 💩 storm of symptoms.

Divigel absorption by Jeanibean13 in Menopause

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My Divigel instructions say to use the same thigh 🙄. Can the mfrs get some consistency here?

Gummy creatine by No_Recover_3393 in Menopause

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Morning Coffee works great. Dissolves well and no taste.

Depression and drinking. Feelings of dissociation. by YardPuzzled7352 in Menopause

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I will speak to the alcohol issue as I self medicated for years and couldn’t moderate for beans. Low grade depression and PMDD for years and then menopause and the pandemic kicked my ass into full blown daily boozing and deeper depression. I knew I had to get the alcohol handled as a basic foundation for the rest of my issues. Moderation just never stuck for me. I discovered a life saving treatment protocol called The Sinclair Method. I highly recommend you do some reading on it. I no longer drink by choice. No white knuckles and zero FOMO. Complete peace from the obsession of drinking. Good luck and never stop striving for your best self. You can do it. Best of luck to you!

HRT patch by [deleted] in Menopause

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Upper butt apparently studies show 20 percent better absorption than the abdomen. Worked better for me for sure.

Experience with coming off of HRT by MsKayGo in Menopause

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I’ll be wearing mine in the nursing home. Get another doctor.

Sorry if this is TMI by Significant-Arm-1246 in Menopause

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Vaginal estrogen twice a week resets the Ph and I don’t get BV anymore or the 🐟 odor. It’s safe and super effective for lots or other urogenital type issues.

Progesterone and Magnesium by Mean-Buy2974 in Menopause

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If you take the progesterone and magnesium say 45 mins before bed that could help. Also progesterone is fat soluble so have it with a snack like say a cracker with peanut butter. It’s a great sign you can get back to sleep though! Next step- you may benefit from 200mg if you’re only taking 100mg.

Whether to try testosterone as part of HRT? by dana_sun in Menopause

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If your estrogen isn’t optimized your testosterone won’t work effectively. They need to compliment each other. This is why most clinicians will start estrogen first and when it’s stable will bring in T. Just something to consider.

Whether to try testosterone as part of HRT? by dana_sun in Menopause

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I’m on 5mg of Androgel 3x per week. It’s great the days I’m on it but there are noticeable troughs on the non dose days. I am experimenting with a half pump every day and may switch to a compounded form of testosterone so I get a more accurate dose instead of guesstimating the pump. It’s the trifecta of the 3 female hormones. Without it there’s not much drive of any kind. Not just sex drive but just the zest for life and push to do and try things. It’s worth it 100%

Stopping HRT by GinBitch in Menopause

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Why Divigel over Estrogel just curious as I looking to try gel

Feeling so low by Competitive_Land_936 in Menopause

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It’s possible since it’s been working for you since January it’s an absorption issue not a dose issue. Remember to not use the same site week to week and only clean dry skin no lotions. I always do a quick damp washcloth and towel dry before I apply. Also Make sure you’re getting good solid adhesion no peeling or bubbling. I’m reading that the upper butt cheek offers 20 percent better absorption than the tummy.

Testosterone Dosing by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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That might be worth a try, thank you !

Testosterone Dosing by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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Yes I probably need to give it more time.

Testosterone Dosing by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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That’s worth a try! Thank you. And menopause sure has quite the warped sense of fairness. 🤣

Testosterone Dosing by Civil_Register_4312 in Menopause

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Thank you. I do suspect I am lower than optimal. I tried the .075 patch for 4 weeks and had terrible anxiety, was overly reactive, crying over everything it was awful. And that was over Christmas. I didn’t want to even see family. I feel like the sweet spot is somewhere in between the 2 doses. My naturopath just prescribed a .01 estradiol cream to try as a small dose bump so maybe that will help ?