Bioidentical Progesterone & Weight Gain
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:12 am
Hello,
I am a 42 year old female experiencing many hormonal issues. Last year I took the dutch test which showed post menopausal progesterone levels, estrogen levels where normal which explained my estrogen dominant symptoms (horrible pms, heavy bleeding, cramps, unexplainable weight gain, breast tenderness.) Holistic Dr prescribed 100 mg of bioidentical progesterone. Was also taking DIM and a couple other supplements. Within three months I started to notice a very positive change. All of the hormonal issues were getting better and I dropped the unwanted weight. Its been about a year and I am currently just taking the 100 mg of bioidentical progesterone troches during the luteal phase only but have been experiencing some unwanted symptoms again. After doing research, I am wondering if I am now progesterone dominant or perhaps need to increase my does because symptoms of too much progesterone and estrogen dominance seem very similar. I seem too be gaining a pound each month, a little breast tenderness, and horrible pms symptoms. If the weight gain was from too much progesterone would I drop the weight when not taking progesterone during the follicular phase? Isn't pms symptoms caused from estrogen dominance? How can you tell the difference? Feeling very frustrated and defeated so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I am a 42 year old female experiencing many hormonal issues. Last year I took the dutch test which showed post menopausal progesterone levels, estrogen levels where normal which explained my estrogen dominant symptoms (horrible pms, heavy bleeding, cramps, unexplainable weight gain, breast tenderness.) Holistic Dr prescribed 100 mg of bioidentical progesterone. Was also taking DIM and a couple other supplements. Within three months I started to notice a very positive change. All of the hormonal issues were getting better and I dropped the unwanted weight. Its been about a year and I am currently just taking the 100 mg of bioidentical progesterone troches during the luteal phase only but have been experiencing some unwanted symptoms again. After doing research, I am wondering if I am now progesterone dominant or perhaps need to increase my does because symptoms of too much progesterone and estrogen dominance seem very similar. I seem too be gaining a pound each month, a little breast tenderness, and horrible pms symptoms. If the weight gain was from too much progesterone would I drop the weight when not taking progesterone during the follicular phase? Isn't pms symptoms caused from estrogen dominance? How can you tell the difference? Feeling very frustrated and defeated so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!