Question 1

treatment for thickened endometrial lining. if adjust hrt to increase progesterone, how likely are side effects hair loss, weight gain & depression?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone use: Progesterone is required to oppose the estrogen in Estrogen Replacement Therapy(ERT). the number one problem when it is not used by Rx is the one you already have had-thickening of the endometrium which can lead to endometrial cancer. Often it is used for just a few days of the HRT regimen and the side effects you mentioned are often minimal to non-existent in those circumstances.

Question 2

is progesterone an estrogen?

Accepted Answer

No: Progesterone is another ovarian hormone quite distinct from estrogen.  One major effect of Progesterone is stabilization of an early pregnancy.

Question 3

how do i use progesterone cream?

Accepted Answer

What for?: If you are using a prescription progesterone for luteal supplementation (such as Crinone (progesterone gel) (r) gel) it is inserted in the vagina with an applicator, usually in the evening. If you are using any other cream for other purposes you will have to ask the doctor that recommended it.

Question 4

what are estrogen and progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Hormones.: Estrogen and Progesterone are hormones produced by the ovary in response to the brain (pituitary gland).  Estrogen is produced early in a womans cycle and Progesterone in the second half of the menstrual cycle.  The are responsible for preparing the uterus for pregnancy and for pregnancy maintenance.  They are also responsible for making women, women.

Question 5

how i check my progesterone level ?

Accepted Answer

Only  by doctor: There is no home test for progesterone.  If you have a suspicion of a problem with this, you should see your gynecologist and have an assessment made as to whether it needs evaluation and why.

Question 6

is a progesterone level of 7.7 bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The progesterone level changes thru the cycle so a level can be normal at one time and abnormal at another

Question 7

where can i buy progesterone cream?

Accepted Answer

A pharmacy: With a prescription, you can buy it at most pharmacies.  If you don&#x27;t have a prescription and need one, you can see your doctor or call Health-Tap Prime.  You can chat, or do a video consult with a  doctor in your state who can prescribe you progesterone cream if appropriate.  Or you can drive to Mexico and buy it in a Mexican Pharmacy without a prescription.  Best wishes!

Question 8

can i take coq10 for low progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: It won't do anything except waste your money.

Question 9

what does a 0.4 progesterone level mean?

Accepted Answer

You didn't ovulate: Anytime in the last 5 days; that's all it means.

Question 10

can natural progesterone raise lh surge?

Accepted Answer

No but: Progesterone supplementation will not raise an lh surge, though estrogen supplementation can.  Progesterone should never be taken before ovulation if you are trying to get pregnant since it may harm ovulation and/or implantation.

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Treatment for thickened endometrial lining. if adjust hrt to increase progesterone, how likely are side effects hair loss, weight gain & depression?

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Is progesterone an estrogen?

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How do i use progesterone cream?

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What are estrogen and progesterone?

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How i check my progesterone level ?

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Is a progesterone level of 7.7 bad?

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Can i take coq10 for low progesterone?

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