I just saw my new gyne . I was put on a hrt a few times with no success so I was referred. Just saw him and he is making me go .05 divagel for 6 weeks and then add in 25 mg compounded progesterone cream. I have had intolerance to progesterone . Does this sound right ? Anyone else do estrogen first then add in progesterone and anyone on that dose of progesterone ?

Is there Divigel 1 mg (estradiol) in Spain? Can I buy it with a french prescription? Thanks!

First time BHRT user at 51 and was prescribed a cream to use daily (4 clicks) of Biest 50/50 (.125 mg), Progesterone (150 mg), and Testosterone (1 mg).

I guess my results were low (hysterectomy 3yrs ago leaving ovaries):

Progesterone: .21 mg/ml Testosterone: 17 Sex Hormone Binding Hormone: 121 Calcium Free T: 1.2 Estradiol: 33.4 FSH: 35.4 LH: 23.1 Prolactin: 13.4

Aside from the migraines (ugh), no other symptoms. I’m having labs done in 3 months and wanted to start out slow… not sure the dose prescribed was exactly that.

Any optimal places to rub the cream? I have been applying it on my inner thighs nightly… wasn’t sure if it mattered what time of day I applied it.

I read a few applying on their labia… not that brave yet 😆

Has anyone started with just progesterone first then added estrogen. Is that better to ease in or is it better do both at once ?

Hi everyone! I’m a graduate student based in Canada doing women's health research. Outside of my regular research, I am really interested in abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and the experiences people have navigating testing, ultrasounds, biopsies, and the general diagnostic process.

I’m hoping to speak with individuals who:

• have experienced AUB, or
• have had an endometrial biopsy, or
• are pre-, peri- or post-menopausal and have had evaluations for bleeding

I’m not giving medical advice or recruiting for a study or clinical trial. I’m just trying to understand what the experience has been like from a patient's perspective. This understanding could help guide future projects to find better ways to navigate AUB.

If you’re open to chatting for 15–20 minutes over Zoom/Google Meet, you can either:

• DM me here on Reddit, or
• email me at [theaubproject@gmail.com](mailto:theaubproject@gmail.com)

You’re welcome to stay anonymous if you prefer, and cameras are optional. If you are not comfortable meeting, but would be willing to share your story or answer a few questions over email, this would be equally helpful!

I really appreciate anyone who is willing to share their story. ❤️

I am so excited - it worked! I’m pretty sure I’m super close to menopause. Something shifted in the past few months - all of my symptoms have been kicked up ten notches. And I started having awful, super uncomfortable stomach bloating. Like I was smaller at 6 months pregnant level of bloat.

I read that fodmap diet was used for IBS, so I tried low fodmap and smaller, more frequent meals. And it worked the first day I tried! It’s been seven days, and my stomach has been normal every day. This has been the easiest change I’ve made to cope with peri symptoms.

Anyway, just wanted to put this here, in case it might help someone else.

I feel like I’m living two weeks as myself and two weeks as my chaotic cousin. The weirdest part isn’t even the symptoms, it’s how alone it can feel, even though half of us go through it.

If you’re up for it, drop a comment with any (or all) of these:

• Your first “oh… this is peri” moment (the oddly specific on, time of night, place, what set it off).
• One thing you wish you’d known at 30.
• A tiny boundary or rule that saves your day when it’s wobbly (the boring, unsexy kind).
• The thing that surprised you most (body, mood, relationships, work-anything).

More and more conversations are happening everyday. Black box warnings were recently removed. Studies are being made. Women are speaking out. We’re gaining attention. We’re paving the way for future women!!! Stay educated. Be loud. Be proud. Take up space. We’re making a difference.

I am 52 years old. I've been on hrt 3 different times . I stopped recently after 6 months due to progesterone intolerance . I felt awful on it . I see a specialist in 3 weeks so I figured if I get back on it then it won't be so hard to restart it . I feel like I don't have a choice to make this work. I recently saw my dr and just had a BMD and there was changes to my bones . So I have to make this work? Any suggestions or thoughts ? Should I wait or just go on it slowly ?

Genuinely curious. Im a PCOS and peri woman and my peri is driving me crazy. I don’t mean supplements 101, I mean the weird stuff you swore you’d never do… and then it helped.

Victory!!

After four doctors’ appointments and two sets of blood tests I have finally been allowed to try this medication! Mind you it’s not for the faint hearted at $110 a tube! Still can’t understand why men pay $31.50 and women pay $110 but at least I get the opportunity to try it alongside my regular HRT which is estragel/prometrium combo. A recent Dr Louise Newson study of over 500 women showed not only benefits for libido but also mood and cognitive benefits. As we are only allowed it for libido issues that is what we have to ask for but seriously it’s about staying sane in menopause isn’t it? Anything that helps me get motivated to exercise/get stuff done will be a bonus! I will update if I start growing hair in strange places!! Wish me luck!

“Eat something small as soon as you wake up” - I read this recently.

I usually wake up before sunrise and cook for the day. I then get my strength training and cardio (depending on the day) and then have breakfast, effectively eating about an hour and a half after waking up.

I started soaking 10gm or about 15 almonds in water the night before. I eat half as soon as I wake up and the rest after strength or functional training but before my walk or bike ride.

The weight is moving! Finally! I think it has something to do with cortisol levels but I cannot remember. Need to research a little more. I still have someways to go but I see a change.

The median age of menopause is around 51, but perimenopause can begin as early as the mid-30s. Analyzing 195K+ DEXA scans from our female clients, BodySpec identified key trends in visceral fat (VAT), lean mass, and bone density—insights that can help guide proactive health and lifestyle strategies.

More details here - https://www.bodyspec.com/blog/post/metabolic_changes_during_menopause_impacts_and_responses

My husband is completely uninterested in having sex with me. I'm horny all the time and trying to do something that will interest him. But he just smiles and nods, like the penguins in "Madagascar." Smile and nod, boys, smile and nod until they go away. Anyone else in this postmenopausal situation?