Menopause question re progresterone

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HI all, I was prescribed Oestraclin Estradiol 0.6mg gel in Spain.  I have been rubbing it in my arm once a day and it has soothed some of my menopause symptoms.  I am home now and two questions.  Is this bioidentical HRT and how long before it takes effect? As I still have a Uterus,  I prob need a small dose progesterone cream also.  Can I get this in a health food shop as I tried a pharmacy and they said I need a prescription.  Can anyone recommend a low dose cream or a brand name and what is the normal small dose amount?  Thanks..

I was also getting mad itching and I'm hoping this will improve...(like ants on my skin)

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    Hi there, I do a progesterone cream 15 days into my cycle.....but from what I understand bio identical is usually made through a compounding pharmacy.  Before I started I was pretty much depleted in both estridiol and progesterone,  after using the progesterone a lot of my symptoms decreased and my last blood test showed that my hormone levels are back where they should be.  Are you getting blood tests to check your levels.  I get mine tested again next month and I may be able to stop using the creams.  
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      Thanks for reply.  I need to get bloods done.  I did get bloods to find out I went thru the Menopause. I was just in Spain so I got this cream over there.  I am getting hot flushes, weight gain around middle, itchy skin, feeling low.... I def have a hormonal imbalance.  Is it not something you should be on for a while.  If you go off them will symptoms not reappear?  I will def get all my tests done on this... I was hoping I could get a progesterone cream in a health shop...it's just a case of finding the right amount of each for me..  

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      Hello.

      Do you use a prescription progesterone cream? Or one that can be bought on line or in a store? If you buy it online or in a store would you give specific brand name of cream? You may have to private message me the name.

      I am trying to figure out what progesterone cream to buy.

      I appreciate it very much.

      Thank you.

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      Yes the one I have is prescription, but I do have another one that is as close to progesterone you can get and I order it online, but I can't put the name on here.

    • Posted

      Hi Linda

      If you could let me know the name also.  Thanks.  I've privately messaged you for the name and online address.. Vanessa

       

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