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USAFMOM · 07-27-2003, 05:52 PM

I've read a lot of good info about progesterone cream. That triggered a question. I had my uterus out at age 29 (I'm now 41 with moderate osteopenia). There have always been lots of emphasis put on the risk of bone loss after menopause, because of the ovaries stopping the production of estrogen. I still have my ovaries, and so figured I was not affected in that way, however, I think I remember hearing a long time ago that the uterus produces progesterone. I think it was in a piece about alternative treatment for fibroids versus hysterectomy. Anyway, now I am just wondering if having my uterus removed might have had any bearing on bone loss. The threads I've read here so far says that progesterone cream builds bones. And if it is true that the uterus produces it....hmmm. Anybody with any info about this??

OppOnn · 07-28-2003, 01:51 PM

I can't really answer your question, but I know a lot of people on this board really believe in progresterone, the natural one.

I asked my new interesting doctor about it when I went to see him to discuss everything I am taking, and he was v. against it, even the natural one. He didn't seem to think I needed it. Which doesn't mean to say you might not.

I didn't push on this, because he has given me so many other things to take, like the Ipriflavone, said to be very big for osteo in Japan and other countries, and because I once put on over 60 pounds in less than 6 months with the real progestrone so I tend to run away from even the name.

Good luck in your research.
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tilly2 · 07-29-2003, 07:58 AM

There is a book called 'What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Menopause' by Dr. John Lee that is all about the benefits of natural progesterone. What you really should do is have your dr. administer a saliva test to check your levels of progesterone. If they are low you might consider supplementing with natural progesterone.

I used it myself about two years ago for a period of about six months and had very positive experiences with it. But, I do recommend that you read this book. I think he also wrote a book called 'What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Pre-Menopause.'

BTW - naturally occurring progesterone, which is what he recommends is a totally different animal to any progesterone that is prescribed by your doctor. I wouldn't go near pharmaceutical hormones, especially after reading this book.

Hope this helps,
Tilly

USAFMOM · 07-29-2003, 09:29 AM

I hear you loud and clear about that! I will certainly plan to ask my doctor for hormone testing of ALL my hormones, as I learned too that if the adrenal hormones are out of wack, that too can knock the progesterone out of wack, and just by adjusting the adrenals could take care of the progesterone, without therapy. I still suspect the fact that my uterus was removed as possibly giving me low progesterone levels, and will be anxious to hear what the doc says about this and then getting my levels too. I've heard a lot about the book you mentioned, heard nothing but great things about it. I've also done a lot of research on internet about the natural progesterone. It also can be responsible for breast cysts and even weight gain. It just so happens within the past 5 years I've had a lot of problems with breast cysts needing biopsied. I've never had problems like these before! And now osteopenia!! Whassup with this?! I say something definitely is not tuned right and will hopefully learn more from the doc next week. I'll keep you informed.
Thanks for the great input!

marciakeeney · 07-29-2003, 03:14 PM

What sites were helpful in researching natural progesterone?? I'd like to know more about it. I've read several books that are in favor of it, but 2 different MD's that I talked to here didn't think it was helpful for bone density.