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@@marybesscorbin9732 400 mg isn’t that high for oral progesterone because you’re not getting that full dose (with first pass liver effect you only get about 20% of the hormone). If you don’t feel good with that dose, you may want to consider vaginal insertion of progesterone and/or try a topical cream vaginally. Will also help with fibroid due to close proximity to uterus. Please watch my latest podcast episode with Dr. Sara Daccarett - very informative!

@@peacepocket the dose in HRT is actually quite low - it’s not the amount our body would make naturally.

@ really? That’s interesting, and it makes sense because we don’t absorb everything we take in a supplement.

@@gillianmillington7735 progesteone is an incredibly important hormone. Did you have a poor reaction? I’m curious what you were taking.

@@susannerose8236 several factors: you may need a higher dose (low is not always the best option with progesterone); you may need to insert vaginally instead; you may do better with compounded (if you’re using a commercial formulation - Prometrium)…a few things that come to mind. Topical may also be a better option for you.

You must watch the whole video. It's explained that low progn doses stimulate estrogens receptors. Need to go higher with the progesterone. At least 100 mg up to maybe 400 until symptoms of estrogen dominance (includes depression) subside.

Does not work for me​@@SincerityJ

@@jessicahitchens6926 😔 that’s so awful.

@@nicolebrewster4352 I would avoid Premarin. It’s conjugated estrogen and not advised. Estradiol (in a patch, spray, cream or gel) is the most effective treatment and is bioidentical to what your body makes. I’m sorry your doctor doesn’t know any better, so educate him/her and advocate for yourself!

Estradiol gel/ cream. Use it on the area for 6 weeks then you can use a 10mg of Estradiol in a pessary which is localized 3 × week. You can reduce it as it improves. Only Estradiol systemic will get you the full results in that area in conjunction with Progesterone.

@@jessicahitchens6926 thanks so much for the feedback

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 thanks so much for the feed baxk

Is it okay to start progesterone while I’m on my period or do I have to wait until my period ends? I’m in perimenopause and exhausted and not getting any sleep so I’m eager to start it.

@@jessicahitchens6926 exactly. Not too much common sense these days 😝

@@jessicahitchens6926 🤣 agree!

@@annana9297 my pleasure 💗

I'm glad!

Yes! a hormone literate provider would not rely on testing alone - hormones fluctuate so much and hormone testing is unreliable. It's best to base it on symptoms and age.

@@marylouferland1904 happy to help!

You need to take Dim 100mg a day for 30 days . To start with. It helps with modulating your Estrogen receptors and can help Testosterone from converting too much into Estrogen. It also supports Testosterone and helps the androgens to shut off the hair loss receptors.

@@katsons3 sorry about that - just added them! 💗

@@jessicahitchens6926 I agree. But people think you’re a “conspiracy theorist”. We have studies to show the decline in hormones (in men and women) and agree, peri is happening earlier and earlier. I suppose we keep on fighting the good fight 💗

@carolwong9279 not that I know of. And truthfully, hormone testing reliability is SUCH a debated topic amongst my peers. We don't know what specific level will protect the body from the silent systemic changes, so providing a standard measurement that can be applied to all women is challenging. Not to mention that progesterone (HRT) cannot be measured accurately in any testing. Although we can measure metabolites (24-hour testing via Meridian Valley or Rhein Labs is best).

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 Thanks. So do you check estradiol levels at all? If not what is the recommended dose of estradiol for preventing osteoporosis?

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545Would love to see you interview Dr Gersh.

VitD3 and VitK2 M7 helps your bones also a good dose of Magnesium Glycinate at night.

@@jessicahitchens6926 I do take vitamin D3 and Mg Glycinate. I need to take K2. Thanks.

@@Karikk72 some providers are against oral estrogen because it can increase risk of clotting (if you have history of clot, it’s contraindicated). However, if no history of blood clot, some women prefer that route and may do better with it than topical. Also need to assess other risk factors with your provider. I personally use topical estradiol in a patch. Some ladies like cream, gel, or even a spray.

Anything from 70 is low and if you are under 40. You have nothing in your system except some crappy Estrone causing inflammation.

@@Karikk72 so sorry you’re experiencing anxiety, but yes you likely need more. 100 mg is very lose dose and it’s more common to take 200-400 mg.

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 it’s so frustrating. I would have thought my number would have increased more too. We are also still trying to find my right estrogen dose. Six months so far and still not having luck

Saw my doctor today ! She increased my patch from 0.05mg to 0.075mg. Also increased my progesterone from 100mg to 200mg. She told me to try the oral tablets vaginally and see if that helps alleviate some side effects for me

@@Karikk72 great! Hope it all goes well 💗

You never take hormones orally. Always do your research before starting anything.

@@michellelauer4212 get a health coaching certification - lots of great schools! Check out my About page on my website for the programs/courses I’ve done. But you may want to check out School of Applied Functional Medicine and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition if you want to dig deeper, learn testing, blood work etc.

@@peacelovejoyandhappiness thanks for watching! 💗

@@jessicahitchens6926 agree 🤪 glad you like it!

@@Unbound1117 so glad you’re feeling well! Dense breasts are super common. I would watch the episode which airs next week with breast surgeon and integrative oncologist, Dr. Jenn Simmons. Make sure you subscribe to my channel so you’re notified when it’s available 💗

Is it an estradiol only patch or does it have levonorgestrel as well? If it's estradiol only, you should also be on progesterone (oral micronized such as Prometrium). If it has levonorgestrel, I would opt for an estradiol only patch and also get an RX for Prometrium. Levonorgestrel is a progestin, which is NOT bioidentical progesterone.

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 I’m on an estridiol patch .25 mg and a generic of progestin (provera) 2.5mg. I’m going to get checked with ultrasound on left breast area next week but was told I might be benign cyst looking at from last time ultrasound. It’s been said HRT caused tender breast and hoped subside in the next few weeks.

@@cozinha8945 no problem! I had to have a snack myself last night. I just always make sure it has some protein in it 💗

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 Do ever find that you wake at 3-4a starving and then can't get back to sleep? This has been a regular occurrence for me recently. I'm eating 3 meals a day and consuming an adequate number of calories. What gives?!

@@cozinha8945 rarely because I’m eating ample protein during the day and sometimes a snack before bed. How much protein are you consuming daily? Typically that can be a blood sugar dip which raises cortisol, then wakes you up.

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 I aim for 30-40 grams per meal

@@shannasemel4805 was this a topical cream you bought over the counter or RX via a compounded pharmacy? And you were not able to use oral micronized progesterone? I know some women have progesterone resistance. But if you’re not using a compounded formula (via a compounded pharmacy) I would try that (a doctor/NP has to prescribe of course). Less inactive ingredients.

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 I used the prometrium and punctured the cap since it's an oil liquid. Attempted it vaginally after squeezing out half the drops that are in the capsule and one time actually just used one drop transdermally and had the same reaction both times but obviously less severe would just using the one drop

@@lorim3b357 also consider your diet (could be blood sugar dipping and causing cortisol spike)

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 thank you for replying. I will keep that in mind.

@@lorim3b357 keep us posted!

@@grayisthenewblonde so often the terms progesterone and progestin are used interchangeably - it’s one of my biggest frustrations because they are DIFFERENT molecular structures and act differently in the body. My goal is to educate women so they can use the right terminology and advocate for themselves 💗

@@cynthiaphillips9373 I don’t know what dose you need, but most women start at 100 mg and increase if necessary.

Estrogen will fluctuate in peri - a lot. Estrogen HRT helps mitigate the symptoms that come with those ups and downs. Some providers believe in cycling HRT or using at certain points in your cycle. I personally use the patch and take it all month. You’ll know when your dose is too high but also know 100 mg Prometrium/progesterone may not be enough. Too many women think they have “too much estrogen” when it’s often a case of too little progesterone. And yes, there’s a trial period and working with someone to find your sweet spot. And as you age, your needs will change. I just adjusted my own (increasing both progesterone and estradiol). Hope that helps 💗

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 how can progesterone be adjusted? It only comes in 100mg and 200mg. I started 100mg a week ago and experienced a drop in heart rate and blood pressure. It's gotten better but I don't feel 100% yet.

@@carriebilbrey estrogen is at it lowest while on a period that’s when I feel the worst but Dr Claudia is right I’m glad that you mentioned this with adjusting accordingly.

Get micronized progesterone instead of prometrium. Can’t believe they’re still using that. Comes from a compounding pharmacy. May even need a new doctor

@@puffchickpam1 Prometrium IS micronized progesterone - you must be getting confused with Prempro which is a combo estrogen and PROGESTIN - which is not bioidentical. Prometrium is commercial/FDA approved and is, in fact, bioidentical. You could also get compounded progesterone at a compounding pharmacy of course, but it’s not always accessible for all, nor covered by insurance.

My pleasure - I wish more people talked about this so women know what to expect 💗

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 me too !

Try intermittent fasting, i eat 2 meals a day 3-5 hours apart and fast 12-16 a hours a day and my fasted glucose level went from 105 to 85 in two months i also went semi keto by just cutting out process carbs and replacing half the flour i use with zero carb flour, cream cheese and pork rinds panko and making alot of meat and fruit jerky for snacks

You’re certain your blood sugar is high since starting them? And are you testing glucose, HbA1c and insulin? I wouldn’t rely on glucose alone. And so many factors here - not sure what your diet is like, stress level, etc.

Yes I wear the Dexcom G7 and have been for many years. I have data from before and now during. I also have bloodwork every 3 months.

@@evianevans292 I stop eating at 7pm and don't eat until 11AM. Unfortunately, my old "tricks" don't work anymore.

I would give her a list of low estrogen symptoms that you have 💗

Not sure I understand your question. I use the terms BHRT and HRT interchangeably - but I’m always referring to bioidentical hormones.

You may want to watch this video if you haven’t yet: ua-cam.com/video/qeYYx-xTfhM/v-deo.htmlsi=6J3DwTjiLHMg74Iq

You're very welcome!

My pleasure 💗