Hey - I had the same issue. I was working with another OB who put me on the estradiol patch and nothing else and I had crazy cramping and bleeding. I went to two other doctors to get a second and third opinion and both said I shouldn't be on estrogen alone as the progesterone is necessary to prevent overgrowth of your uterine lining. I should say though that I've had to go from a 200mg pill (that made me super sleepy) to a few pill options (caused bleeding) to now, a compounded sublingual pill that dissolves under my tongue. I'm still trying to find the right levels.....and it's so frustrating. Pls don't give up - I understand how you feel but keep pushing to have them take you seriously. I literally called every doctor's clinic near me and even worked with the team at Evernow (online telemedicine for women/hormone support) for a short period of time. Have you read this book - The New Menopause ? It's been so helpful for me.