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Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: Rollergirl on September 20, 2023, 05:42:36 PM

Title: Progesterone Intolerance
Post by: Rollergirl on September 20, 2023, 05:42:36 PM

Hi there,

Does anyone have prog intolerance and if so, have experience in trying compounded progesterone? So, a lower dose than the dreaded Utrogestan?

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Progesterone Intolerance
Post by: CLKD on September 20, 2023, 06:26:25 PM

Hi it affects many women with unpleasant side effects. 

How old are you?  Which regime have you been prescribed?  Hopefully some1 will be along with advice.

 :welcomemm:

Title: Re: Progesterone Intolerance
Post by: Rollergirl on September 21, 2023, 04:33:47 PM

I am 47. Been in peri for 5 years and cannot tolerate Utrogestan. Have tried Crinone and Cyclogest with nasty consequences.

I am two pumps of gel and have been on and off due to this issue.

I am about to try the lozenges.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Progesterone Intolerance
Post by: Mary G on September 23, 2023, 11:26:14 AM

Rollergirl, I have tried compounded progesterone at a 50mg dose and it was excellent. I'm not progesterone intolerant but I hated Utrogestan and it set off my silent migraines.  You don't actually have to be progesterone intolerant to have horrendous problems with Utrogestan.

I have a long standing thread on compounded hormones which I will bump for you.

Title: Re: Progesterone Intolerance
Post by: Rollergirl on September 23, 2023, 05:18:57 PM

Thank you so much.

Where can I find your thread on compounded hormones?

I have tried Utrogestan which was horrendous, combination patch, Crinone and Cyclogest and all of them were nasty. My last hope is the prog lozenge.

I am starting on a low dose and building up from there, overseen by a brilliant specialist.

Thanks

Title: Re: Progesterone Intolerance
Post by: Mary G on September 23, 2023, 07:28:28 PM

Rollergirl, it's the thread immediately below this one.

Hope it helps!