In September of 2020, after a year on a waiting list, I left my gynecologist’s office, excitedly clutching a prescription for menopausal hormone therapy.
Is progesterone alone helpful? Historically I had problems with taking estrogen in the form of birth control in the early 90s, getting mood swings (I understand that the % of estrogen was much higher then in BC?). A friend who is in the throes of perimenopause tried estrogen and progesterone together and was an emotional wreck, with symptoms of depression. Any feedback you could give would be most helpful. Thanks.
Is progesterone alone helpful? Historically I had problems with taking estrogen in the form of birth control in the early 90s, getting mood swings (I understand that the % of estrogen was much higher then in BC?). A friend who is in the throes of perimenopause tried estrogen and progesterone together and was an emotional wreck, with symptoms of depression. Any feedback you could give would be most helpful. Thanks.