Low progesterone symptoms: How your menstrual cycle hormones may be causing anxiety and depression
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Dr Janelle Sinclair discusses low progesterone symptoms and symptoms of estrogen dominance in this video. Progesterone and estrogen are key menstrual cycle hormones. When a woman has a progesterone deficiency with or without estrogen dominance, this can lead to PMDD, PMS depression, hormonal anxiety and hormonal depression.
Signs of low progesterone as similar to PMS, but other conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids and heavy periods are also common. If you're wondering about the relationship between periods and mood swings, hormones and depression or anxiety and hormones, then watch this video.
Dr Janelle teaches you about the menstrual cycle hormones, what the levels should be, what happens in PMS, symptoms of low progesterone, and estrogen dominance symptoms. This is a common hormonal imbalance in women, but you don't have to put up with it. PMS is not normal!
Progesterone deficiency symptoms may occur from the time you start menstruating, or it may start after childbirth or during perimenopause. Learn what you can do about it!
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Have you ever wondered whether your menstrual cycle could be impacting your mood? Or have you ever tried using natural herbs or supplements to balance out your hormones? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I have dealt with severe symptoms since my early teen years but its worse and worse all the time. It affects my mental health badly. Antidepressants dont help. Willpower doesnt work. Recently I do get fibroids. I also had 3 csection. Is there any option besides hysterectomy. Maybe I can try getting those hormones balanced some way. I have been low in iron badly at times. I almoat had to have a tranfusion.
I also have severe fibromyalgia for the last 9 years. Im a single mom working fulltime I would like to get this under control. Im 42 and I dont want to suffer anymore.
@@christinam777 have you gone to an hormone therapist to check your hormones?
Christine also check out triangle of health on fb!
Hi for someone considering using the chastberry herb - how would you recommend taking that? Daily or is it something I should only take around my period ??
For women, progesterone is not just a luxury . Our health is based off of our hormones and if one of the endocrine hormones is off, they all are off. Progesterone is not just for fertility. It needs to be balanced so that the rest of the system can function.
what could be the reason why progesterone isn´t absorbed into my body? I´ve been taking it since 4 months..400mg vaginally, orally, rectally. Orally only dizzynesss but no effect, vaginally almost zero effect. Rectally works best. But still bleeding no ovulation. And my progesteron value was at 0,51 (i don´t think its any higher now) after 3 months of P. intake. What do i need to do?
@@madlenj.4644 How is your diet? If you are inflamed it could be an issue.
@@trueblonde89 no inflammation, the crp is low at
@@madlenj.4644 I came across the information that the cortisol and progesterone are rather similar molecules. So elevated cortisol might effectively block the receptors for the progesterone and decrease progesterone effectiveness/absorptions into the cells doesn't matter how much of it in the blood. Please check it out. So, it may have something to do with the cortisol and a stress.
I feel dreadful every month, so much so that i avoid making any plans...anxiety and depression associated with my menstruation. Its no way to live. I will try these supplements. Thank you.
Now where to find information on any possible correlations with heart health or symptoms and hormones. Sucks I've resorted to youtube because healthcare system sucks and doctors don't always take you seriously. The world we live in.
I agree there’s definitely a connection between the two
@@idontknow9542 Estorgen HRT helps with heart disease. Check out Menopause Taylor channel, she talks all about it.
I'm suffering from all these issues 😢 how do I come into contact please
yes... in ten year from 50 to 60 ish yrs old you then have a 50 % chance of getting a hearty attack without any intervention of hrt (hormone therapy treatments)...
Low progesterone with high estrogen dominance. Age 36. Started menses at 10 puberty started at 8-9 years old.
Wow. My mental health really deteriorated around when I started menstruating. I had the worst major depression episode at 13-14. Continued to have really bad anxiety all my life and I can barely remember having a depression or symptom free period in my life. I've always had large thighs. My period cycle has beeb comprised of pain, a little bit less pain and pain. To make it worse I think I may have Attention Deficit Disorder. I worked as a cabin crew and lacked sleep for a long time and that made it worse. I just thought this would be my life. I have been having chronic fatigue and pain in my legs and feet for the past couple of months now but I recently said what if I just try my best to take care of my physical needs and see if I can feel better. The health care system is really in a bad shape where I live. Getting an appointment is hard, the hospitals are stressful places and doctors are too fatigued. It makes it harder to look for solutions. I will incorporate these in my daily supplement take and hope for the best. I am so happy to have found you. The way you talk is so calming to me. There are no distractions and shiny intros in your videos which is very soothing for an overwhelmed mind. So easy to follow. God bless you for your support ❤️
Wonderful video. Finally someone that gives some information that is useful with solutions that are NATURAL.
I was normal forever, two healthy pregnancies - back to back (my kids were born 12 months apart), but now that we want to have one more, my progesterone level is 0.10 ng/ml. I’m only 30 and am incredibly healthy so it’s all come as a shock for sure! I wondered why suddenly I was prone to migraine, weight gain and sore boobs. I’ve NEVER struggled with PMS or any mood swings or physical symptoms. This is really enlightening. Thank you!
Amazing to hear such validating info!
This is so helpful! Thank you so much for a clear and easy to understand insight!
My pleasure Emily. Were all your questions answered?
You are the best teacher! Thank you Janelle! 🙏
Thanks so much Lieneke. I so appreciate the encouragement. Did I answer all the questions you had?
These videos are so precious , HRT saved my life, thanks for sharing , blessings
Hi Janelle. I have just watched your video and this is so relevant to me! I am 45 years old and although I have always had pms this past year it went off the scale. I thought I was losing my mind. I have always had migraines since young but as I got older they changed to occur around my period mostly. I had reduced my migraines by cleaning up my diet and going veggie and cutting back on processed foods.
Anyway this year I have had more migraines, my ibs was playing up more, fatigue before my period was crazy, I have been getting insane hunger, thirst, insomnia, dizziness and intense mood swings. For almost 2 weeks before my period I just couldn't function anymore. Then at the end of August I got pain in my upper right quadrant, a constant dull ache. I had blood tests and a scan and was found to have gallstones. The stones are the size of grains of rice. I was also found to be low in iron at just 9 on the scale. The doc suggested I take iron supplements and I have now been taking liquid ferrous fumerate for almost 2 months. 5ml twice a day, I started off at 2.5ml twice a day to minimise digestive upset for my ibs. I am currently in day 22 of my cycle and waiting to see if this month is better as I am unsure if I am perimenopausal or not as well. I think my iron may have been low for some time as I was tested in 2007 after virtually having a breakdown and the doc said to me then that I was a little low at about 15 I think and so I could take iron if I wanted to but he was not worried! I was then prescribed antidepressants! I took the first one and had a huge panic attack and thought I was dying. That was in 2007. I was not vegetarian then either. Back then I didn't question the doc or ask if my levels were too low, so I never took any iron cos he said he was not worried. This time I asked the doc and I have print outs of my tests. i was so shocked to find how low I was allowed to get with no one slightly concerned about it! I have suffered with my health since 2007 with depression, anxiety, migraines continuing, ibs and even had hives for 3 years which the docs never found the cause of.
Do you please have any tips for what tests I should now ask my doc for? I am unsure of my hormone levels or if I am deficient in any other nutrients. I am waiting to be referred for an endoscopy and the doc wanted me to speak to a surgeon about having my gallbladder out, though it has been hurting much less since I have started taking the iron. It started twinging last night when I got to day 21 of my cycle. Could gallstones be connected with low iron or hormone imbalance? p.s I also had very low blood pressure at my first blood test, I am hoping to check it again soon as I have another blood test to see if my levels have improved.
I am staying mostly veggie but I have started eating a little fish again and I am keeping my diet clean. I can't afford any private help due to job losses cos of the covid situation. I would greatly appreciate any further help or info you could give me please.
I am recording my monthly symptoms now and what I eat every day.
Sorry for the long content but I had so much to explain it was hard to keep it short. Could I take agnes castus without having my hormone levels tested or would that be a bad move? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Are you hypermobile by any chance? Worth checking out hypermobility syndrome - the combo of low blood pressure, migraines, IBS can go together with hypermobility and hives if you have mast cell issues. Have you tried tracking your cycle with basal body temp? See where you are in your cycle when symptoms start eg those twinges on d21. Cyclical abdo symptoms would surely sound more like Endo or some gynae issue that gallbladder.
This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard. New subscriber.. Thank you ❤
Those diagrams were excellent, thanks!
I have suffered from anxiety since giving birth to my first child 14 years ago. I have fought back mentally and using natural remedies but I still suffer from uncontrollable panic attacks and anxiety 2 days before my period, and the week I ovulate. I want my freedom back. I want to leave the house or even sit in my house without feeling like im about to go insane or feeling jittery for you reason other than anxiety.
Thsts me. I have bad anxiety 5 days before period not sleeping good. Waking up several times and bad reflux
Omg so much great jewels compacted in this one video!! 💎💎👑
Thanks Alicia! I do really try to summarize the most important points in my videos. Thanks for the encouragement ❤️
Very good teacher. Thank you so much.
Hi Dr ! I’m 15 taking progestin-only pills for 10 days straight. (4 times a day) First day/time of taking it in the morning (2 pills) I bleed after 2 hours of consuming it and the bleeding stops within a few hours. Is this normal as I was told that I would be bleeding after a few weeks of taking all the pills and not so soon? Thank you Dr! 🙇♀️ I'm quite scared and lost😳
I was suicidal because of low iron and the doctor wanted to put me on anti-depressants. Luckily I requested a blood test on my way out of the clinic. Now I am dealing with low progesterone. Progesterone cream is on the way! Thank you for the great info!
Yes iron is so important! Glad you found answers and I hope you'll have some good results with progesterone.
@@DrJanelleSinclair Just arrived! Within two hours of applying it, I felt like calling someone up and saying, let's go to the pub. I haven't felt like that in a very long time and yesterday I was scarily depressed. Thanks again
Hi plz tell me how the cream worked for you I’m in the same boat
@@roselygrecchi The cream is a lifesaver and the times I have stopped using it because I forgot to get more, I really paid the price. It counteracts the effects of adrenaline which robs progesterone from the body. I use the Source Naturals brand. Best of luck!
This is exactly me! Depression the worst it’s been for a long time and just no zest for like and I got tests showing like no progesterone and Chronically low cortisol. Cream helped?!?
Thank God I found your videos, such wonderful information. I love it😍
So glad to hear that Dona! ♥️ Really hope it helps you improve your health. If you like these videos you'll love my free webclass. Https://www.drjanellesinclair.com/webclass
My wife suffers from the symptoms that you have talked about for a year and a half. She has never had a problem with her menstrual cycle before. She is 48. Thank you very much for all this interesting and useful information. 🙏🙏
My pleasure. It's likely that she is approaching menopause and her progesterone levels are now dropping.
Progesterone cream was a real lifesaver for me and helped some with anxiety, etc. Plus stress level was very high at that time. Eventually this all zapped my Thyroid ( not Hyprothyroid since 2008 ). In 2013 I found an Alternative Medical doctor who compounds his own bioidentical hormones and who required me to use Indole 3 Carbinol ( 200 mg a day...every day to remove excess estrogen from the body). Have been using them ever since. I use Progesterone, Estradiol and Testosterone every day. They are in the form of a gel / liquid ) Take a break of 7-10 days every 4 or 5 months.
Helpful advice...
Wow.. yea. I got testing done ✔. My progesterone was severely low. I was having every symptom since I have started menstruating. I am starting progesterone bioidentical from naturopath. I have had so much anxiety, sleep issues, depression.
Are your symptoms healed with progesterone ?
OMG I will get even these supplements 🙏💚 so glad I found your channel
Agnes Castus has been amazing for me. I was getting severe pms/pmdd 2 weeks before period but this has stopped since taking Agnes. I started off taking 1 tablet per day but didn’t make much difference so I’ve started taking 3 1000mg per day and I barely get any pms symptoms now. Definitely recommend! I also take whole food iron from cytoplan as my iron was low too.
Thanks for all this info Dr Janelle! I think I need progesterone :-)
I have pcos and am estrogen dominant. I found out 3 years ago my progesterone levels were almost nonexistent. I had been having extremely heavy, long periods. I always felt tired and was bloated with a lot of abdominal pain. When I say starting progesterone therapy changed my life I'm not exaggerating. In a matter of weeks I felt like a better person. My mood changed, the bloating went down and I had more energy than I've had in years. Also, I have found taking vitamin d3, inositol and collagen helps even more. I would love to be able to balance my progesterone levels naturally, so I am currently researching how I can do that.
Chasteberry is an option.
How did you regulate progesterone? I am dominant in Estrogen and low in Progesterone. I have Endo but I have no periods
@@DrJanelleSinclair what? chasteberry dos increase estragen, ot progeserone. Also it puts down prolactine, but most don´t even have high prolactine. Idk why you gave the advice to take chasteberry 😲
I’m planning on doing a hormone detox diet. Is this something u recommend or have any videos on?
Dr janells sinclair thanks❤❤
Thank you is not enough 💕💕
I can't believe I've probably had estrogen dominance since puberty. I have every single symptom and often brought these symptoms up to my doctor. They ran a simple panel but nothing in depth on my hormones and said all was normal. Sad I had to go to UA-cam to find out what is going on with my body. I just purchased progesterone and hope to reduce my pms. Thank you so much for this very informative video!
Hope it helps. If you need further assistance in the future go to www.dutchtest.com and look for practitioners in your area.
yes, very sad that medical profession is so poorly trained
Very interesting video thank 🙏🏻! I’ve just been diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis. I’m 43 and haven’t felt right for the last 4 years since I had my son. I have heavy periods and really don’t want to have the mirena coil which has been suggested. I’ve changed my diet drastically and cut out sugar, alcohol, dairy, wheat and caffeine, which seems to be helping. I’m taking magnesium and vit d as I know I’m deficient and trying to keep my iron levels up as I do tend to be on the anaemic side. Someone recently suggested to try bioidentical progesterone so I’m really keen to learn more about this. Tempted to just dive in and give it a go!
You look beautiful in red 😘
Great video Janelle.
I have also experienced low mood and fatigue just 1-2 weeks before my period. It started happening after pregnancy. Now I have started taking iron and multi vitamins again and I feel better. I still crave for sweets though just before my period 🙁
Thank you Navi! Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Did you feel tired during your period too?
@@DrJanelleSinclair yes I feel tired and I get lots of cramps for the first two days 😒
Can you tell me solutions for scanty periods if you have anxiety
Thank you so much dr.
It's very useful.
I'm 40 years old.
I have been suffering from irritable bowel movements,knee pain and migraine after periods for than 20 years. It occurs 6 to 9th days of my periods. I have consulted one or two gynecologists
I got only pain killers
So i stopped going to hospital. Every period is a nightmare for me.
Could you please tell me any natural remedy for my problem dr?
Thank you
Hi doctor, I must say that I really appreciate your videos, thank you so much. You're amazing. I am African and been on the search for answers to what I've been going through and would appreciate your advice/help. 3 and half months after childbirth, I was diagnosed of anxiety. I lost a lot of blood during childbirth though and I had no help with my baby. Just my husband and I. I've had panic attacks but a few, had some physical symptoms which most of them have left me but I have this jittery feeling like being nervous,that's like the main symptom now. 3months after childbirth my menses started but lasts 2-3days with very mild pain. I didn't see my menses last month and now I'm 7months postpartum. The only supplement I take is pregnacre breastfeeding and I even stopped breastfeeding at 4 months cos I thought it might be contributing to the anxiety.My iron levels,calcium,cortisole,thyroid are okay. Pls what do I do? How can I be free of this anxiety thing? I don't even know what is happening to me and now I missed my period last month. Felt the cramps but no period. I have never missed a period before pls,what do I do.
I'd really appreciate a response from you as it would mean a lot for me,pls.
Hi Dr. Janelle. Was wondering if you could give me some advice about my hormones. I'm 24 and ever since I've started menstruating I've had horribly painful and heavy periods, but never any PMS symptoms. Just a few months ago it became a full blown 2 weeks of breast pain, low mood, sleep problems, anxiety, all which fluctuate from month to month. The symptoms tend to stop when I start my period. I got blood tests to check my hormones and my doctor says they look fine but she gave me 2000mg of vitex to take everyday. I just wanted your opinion on my hormones and if they are actually fine or if there is room to improve my progesterone levels. On day 3 of my cycle I tested my estrogen and got 39 pg/mL with a reference range of 19.5 - 144.2 pg/mL during the follicular phase. On day 21 I tested my progesterone and got 18.61 ng/mL with a reference range of 3.34 - 25.56 ng/mL. Thank you in advance for your help!
Blood testing isn't that accurate, but based on those reference ranges your progesterone is adequate. I suggest that you trial the vitex. Here's a resource on heavy periods
www.bobwoodrph.com/documents/Menorrhagia.pdf
I’m experiencing extreme bloating and discomfort but my periods are very light a day and half at the most now. Always hot 🥵 but not having night sweats anymore like I was a few years back. Definitely weight gain and facial hair....uhhhhhhg 😩
Hello,, I am a 58 year old woman who has had a hysterectomy over 25 years ago. I also have had colorectal cancer that was treated back surgery and a colostomy. I work years with a I'm sorry a doctor who was also a pathologist and I grew sicker as the days went by after hysterectomy he put me on prempro, and it helped now 25 years later. He has passed away and I am no longer in a place where I can talk to someone who understands. I have vaginal dryness I have the cramps and I have been given estradiol and my proxy progesteron, sorry that's as close as I can get it to type. I would like to know which one would cause the cramps, and which one would cause the dryness and the moisture. They seem to run together, and seem to end up in a place of moister cramps in pelvis and back or just severe pain in pelvic area. Please help me Charlotte
Thank you for explaining.
I only have 2 symptoms: fatigue and low libido. All the time. My periods come on time, no real pain, no heavy pms symptoms, no heavy bloodloss. I am 40, but this symptoms , I have for a long time.
I am now years and years searching for something to help me.
I am mthfr 677 hetero, maybe this has something to do with it...
My anxiety is bad to I'm short on breath heart racing panic attack the room goes black for a second and I'm tired all the time
That's hard. I get similar symptoms. Mine is partly because of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). That's worth checking out; it's associated with chronic fatigue.
I agree with Vivien. Check out my videos on supplements for adrenal fatigue and also anxiety and blood sugars. Next week I'm doing a video on cortisol and progesterone, and if your anxiety is worse 1-2 weeks before your period then this might be helpful info for you (sorry I can't tell if you are female or male).
Me too
Hello Dr Janelle,I normally don't write on here but I just wanted to tell you I've been watching your videos and they are extremely helpful.I was feeling ill,depressed for a while now and went to 4 doctors including naturopath,they all said I needed to start antidepressants,end up in the ER and the same,I felt really sick and felt like I had something more then depression,after struglin for months I decided to do hormonal therapy and let me tell you,my tetosterone and progesteron were low.It's been 1 month now and my PMS cramps are gone,my mood lifted 80% so did my extreme drowsiness,its amazing.At first I tried 5htp and L-tyrosine but did not do the trick for me,now I know why,because it was hormonal.THANK YOU THANK YOU,I will always be a fan of yours❤❤❤
Thanks so much for sharing Sara I really do appreciate it. It's made my day. I'm so glad that you have found some answers. Isn't it amazing when symptoms can resolve when you find out what the underlying causes are and treat that! So pleased for you. Good on you for saying no and persevering to find the answer for you. ♥️☺️
I was prescribed progesterone duphaston can it help with severe pms pmdd if the issue is low progesterone.... thank you
Hi doctor Janelle, it seems i maybe progesterone deficient as have so many missed cycles. It seems this month I have tender breasts, movement in my tummy but no flow. I'll give the chastebury a go. I haven't had my cycle for 4 months :(. Many thanks for your videos x
My pleasure Nicole. Let me know how you go.
Iv recently looked into a hormone imbalance because of my mood, depression, anxiety, constant exhaustion. Exercise helps but i feel like i need a crane to hold me head for a normal day. Also I have lost 80 pounds in the last 8 years. I take daily vitamins and I’m really trying to get away from this. It was its worst recently. I was off the Nuva ring for 8 months, started again and after 2 months my depression and borderline bipolar feeling was too much and I pulled it out a week early, instantly I felt better, still struggling 2 months off the ring but I’m making a Dr appointment to get a check up and all my levels checked. I just want to feel good again!!
Look into natural progesterone
Are you by chance familiar with the research of Morleys Robbins? Morley is a mineral researcher and he says that iron deficiency anemia is often misdiagnosed and that what most people actually have is anemia of chronic disease. He says that majority of us actually have an overload of iron due to the fortification of our food. This unbound iron is what leads to issues like fibroids, pcos, gut issues, hormone imbalances, and eventually even cancer. He also teaches that low iron in the blood is really flagging a deficiency of bioavailable copper/ceruloplasmin/ferroxidase function as those are important for keeping our iron in motion. Perhaps this is something you could look into further? He has written over 80 iron toxicity posts relating this unbound iron to just about every disease and disorder. He also has many podcasts and videos available on UA-cam where he discusses this very prevalent misdiagnosed issue.
Thank you for your video!! There is one thing though I’m not sure I quite understand. It might be a stupide question but: is it possible that the reverse situation causes PMS, I mean by that a too high level of progesterone? Also if an estrogen dominance might be responsible for PMS during the second phase, how come we don’t feel all those uncomfortable symptoms when the estrogen level is at its top during the first phase? It just seems in my case that the rising curve of progesterone coincides exactly with the days that are the most uncomfortable until bleeding. (Sorry i don’t know if I’m clear).
That's not a stupid question at all- in fact you are quite right. For some people it is progesterone that is the problem, as is often the case in PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder). Usually people with this problem will know very quickly after starting progesterone supplementation- it will make them feel much, much worse.
@@Mycuriousnature Do you mean that having too much progesterone is the cause of PMDD?
I had two chemical pregnency.. Is it related to some hormone imbalance?? Even though I am regular in my cycles..
I'm turning 39 next week and the last year has been absolutely hell for me during the last two weeks of every month. My cycles are super regular still but I have panic attacks, zero energy and super irritable. This has been scary and my drs arent listening and just trying to put me on antidepressants. I keep telling them to do bloodwork on my hormones and iron. I'm gonna look for another dr most likely because I cant deal with this😭
Hi did you find a solution for your anxiety and panic attacks?
Any updates?
Tell us something
Same boat. Once I hit 40 I am experiencing the same. It sucks and ruins your life. I can barely keep up with things. Like my body took a giant poop on itself.
I just got out of an appointment with my GYN who literally told me that she does not recommend Prometrium (micronized bio-identical progesterone) for me, and would instead recommend the Mirena IUD. I’m a 44 year old woman with fibrioids, suspected endometriosis (suspected by two doctors), painful incredibly heavy periods, spotting for an entire week before my periods (for the past TEN) years, insomnia (since I had my daughter in my 20s, and she’s now in her 20s), and severe PMDD. EVERYTHING I’ve been reading says micronized bio-identical progesterone pill behaves significantly differently than synthetic progestin in the body, and yet this GYN basically acted like I was nuts for wanting to try bio-identical progesterone. What gives?? Why is there so much mis-information/ different advice from physicians on this??
Because micronised (natural) progesterone is not patentable, so mainstream medical doctors aren't taught about it and are not comfortable prescribing it. I'm sorry for the confusion for you - it isn't easy. Trust your gut and look for a functional medicine practitioner that is familiar with natural hormones. I do see clients with PMDD, so send me an email to check if I could help you if you like. My website is www.drjanellesinclair.com
Is progesterone good for skin and does it increase appetite ?
Hi Dr Janelle.
Can low progesterone and other hormones like estrogen and testosterone can cause anxiety and depression in postmenopause? I had ovary failure in my teens. Not taking replacement just now, did a Dutch test recently and everything is very low. Can this be causing my mental health issues?
Usually the 5 year or so time period around menopause is a very vulnerable time for women mentally. The decrease in hormones can lead to depression. How long has it been since you had the ovary failure? And did your mental health concerns start then, or is it a new thing? When your ovaries stop producing hormones it puts a big demand on your adrenal glands to produce hormones. So the mental health concerns now can be due to adrenal fatigue too. What did the Dutch test show with regards to your adrenals? Lots of questions. But bioidentical hormones and/or adrenal support could improve mental well-being.
Is prickling before period is symptoms of low progesterone?
Does a woman with family history of breast cancer should also try to make her progresteron level higher? Does it not make her at risk for BC? (Depression and anxiety before every period)
Hi doctor janelle,i have a few q..so i have irregular bleeding for about 1 week after having my normal period..and went to the doctor and done usg -the report said that my endometrium thickness was 14mm and he said this is the cause of your bleeding.he prescribed me progesterone tablet does it mean my progesterone level was low and that cause the bleeding???
Thanks for the video Dr
i wanted to know how someone can know the headaches are due to oestrogen dominant or progesterone deficiency?
Or both.... Thorough testing to be sure. But you can start with trialling natural progesterone cream and seeing if that helps
Thank you for this. I flagged as normal for hormones check at doctors. But i have weight in thighs and bum that is stubborn (lipedema) even though i work out and eat clean, count calories, etc. No libido. Mitterlschmertz pain, fibrocystic breasts and heavy bleeding. I tried supplementing with progesterone cream and felt much better. Fibrocystic breasts went away and bleeding was way less. How do we detox estrogens? How do i find out what my estrogen levels are when doctors only check for one form? What about testosterone levels? Its so frustrating. I cant get a hormone test kit here in NY. So i have to guess at it.
Hi Dr Sinclair, I’m 41 and I have high anxiety. I do feel like my hormones been out of sorts since 12, I was put on the pill to regulate my cycle, I feel I was too young for that. Been of the pill for 18 years now. I don’t feel like my hormones ever been regulated for any amount of time, except during pregnancy. I Feel I’ve been anxious most my life. Now that I’m older it’s really acting up. I just finished my period and about to ovulate, I’ve had anxiety for four days now, heart is racing. Now when I first found you videos a few months back, I felt as if my heart broke in two , like as if I lost a loved one, Anxious and scared. It’s back now a bit. Would that be low progesterone? Thanks for your time.
Have you seen a therapist?
Is it strange that the time I feel the best is during period (from 2nd day). Lots of energy and I feel invincible, no food cravings. Then a week after it goes down the hill. How come?
No that's not strange at all. It'll have to do with ovulation and then progesterone deficiency and/or estrogen dominance.
@@DrJanelleSinclair Could this imbalance be healed with a liver cleanse potentially?
Track your moods for three months and look up PMDD symptoms and compare
Right, life...🤔... always like that great day, energy, motivation....
I’m with you in this one. My period comes, I’m all happy and feeling in peace, suddenly my mood goes downhill again for no reason. Damn hormones going on this eternal loop again!
Hi dr. Janelle, I have 37 years old and I am experiencing PMS syndromes 2 weeks before and after menstruantion few days after symptoms like depression, anxiety, irritability, low self esteem. I have done blood check ups for hormonal imbalance, made endocrinology check ups and all results are fine! The rest of the days I feel fine! What else I should do? Thank you! 🙏🏻
Check out Dr Eric Berg. Tons of hormone videos. Tests can come back normal but you can still be off.❤
For some people it's not the hormone levels, but the brain's response to 'normal' hormone levels. In PMDD (pre menstrual dysphoric disorder) many people react badly to progesterone. Some people benefit from dramatic lifestyle changes- removing processed foods and changing for high nutrient natural foods; plus adding in important nutrients, vitamins and minerals like: magnesium, iron, calcium, b vitamins, vitamin D and omega oils. You can also try 5HTP which gives the brain what it needs to make plenty of serotonin (which can make a world of difference!). Failing that, some people have got benefit from taking oestrogen and progesterone in a constant, even amount so that it bypasses the ovaries releasing up and down cycles of those hormones.
Hi! First off thank u for the info! I have been told I have low progesterone, and high estrogen. I have pcos, a uterine fibroid, possible endometriosis as well as many of the symptoms u have discussed. I dont have cycles and I retain fluid which causes some weight gain. I really want children but was told I don't have a great chance. Do you have any recommendations that may help?
Look for a functional medical doctor or practitioner that works with hormones. Contact Dutchtest.com and ask for practitioner recommendations.
I was put on birth control pills it’s called heather, I’m in my peri menopause and having hot flashes and all the symptoms and irregular bleeding. Hopefully this would help it just progesterone pill. Was wonder does this meds help with skin ?
Dear Dr. Janelle,
Your videos are such exceptionally helpful eye openers! I was just diagnosed with COMT +/+ (still has to be tested though) by two doctors and watched your video on how to treat COMT. Since COMT +/+ means constantly high levels of adrenalin/noradrenalin, dopamine and cortisol even at night (which I can confirm on a daily basis, awake 3-4 hrs), I wonder if this would also have an impact on my progesterone level, since I'm constantly put under stress and pressure because of the effects of the mutation. I notice, that I'm doing better when I take 500mg GABA when I wake up in the middle of the night and can go back to sleep faster (after 1hr) than usual (3-4 hrs). I have been taking bioidentical progesterone for 12 months now, first to adjust my cycle and since 8 months on a daily basis (100mg). I noted that I also feel calmer, when I increase that dosage to 200.g daily before bedtime.
I also take pregnenolone daily and I stooped taking testosterone cream. My testosterone levels have gone back from 0 to normal levels of my age group (perimenopausal) since then. I figure that should lower my anxiety and panic attacks too, right?
Would you suggest I keep taking 200mg progesterone daily to counter the COMT mutation effects? Will it create an imbalance in lowering the estrogen level, i.e. the estrogen/progesterone ratio? Which cofactors are needed to support the production of estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, dopamine and adrenaline? I seem to be too low in zinc, too.
I'd enjoy having a payable consultation with you in order to adjust those hormones and supplementation. How can I get in touch with you from Germany?
Looking forward to your valuable advice!
Best regards! ☺
Dr Janelle is available for consultations. Please visit her website at www.drjanellesinclair.com/consulting. These questions definitely require a consultation and are not something she can answer on social media. 💗
I’m a 56 yr old breast cancer survivor who had partial hysterectomy ( uterus removed ). . I wish I could take progesterone but my nat. Dr said he doesn’t recommend as he’s seen women’s cancers return after going on natural progesterone . I had estrogen and progesterone positive breast cancer
Thank you for very clear and informative videos! You are helping so many people. I wish I would have found this information 10 years ago. For a decade I've been dealing with bad hormonal acne, anxiety and even panic attacks. Went to psychotherapy and had antibiotics for the skin during those years. One year ago my iron levels were measured as my energy levels suddenly collapsed, and ferritin level was very, very low. Now after a year of taking iron supplements, life feels very different (in a good way!) and there has not been any signs of panic attacks or bad anxiety. Skin is still a mess so I will see if balancing hormones could help. Will the iron levels also have impact on hormone levels? I feel after taking the iron supplements, there has been subtle worsening with some of my PMS symptoms.
No I wouldn't expect iron to increase PMS symptoms. It's possible that as you age your PMS symptoms are worsening
Please tell me how long did u take iron.?my doctor said only 2 months. But I think it's not enough
Hi I’m so confused. I just spoke with my wonderful surgeon and she said progesterone is what will make me moody and have hair loss. I’m taking oral 1 mg estradiol/ had a partial hysterectomy. Have ovaries still. Bought progesterone cream based on some Utube advice but now I don’t know what to do:( please advise?
Sometimes it is the progesterone that is the problem. "Estrogen dominance" has been a phrase bandied about in natural health circles for a long time, and some practitioners diagnose it without doing any tests to confirm it. This is actually dangerous, because disturbing the hormones without good reason can really mess up the body and mind. People with Pre menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD- a severe form of PMS) often react badly to progesterone, and giving them more can make them a lot worse (this recently happened to me). Not many practitioners or doctors know much about PMDD because it takes a while for the research to filter down into practice. My advice is to be extremely careful about the information you find on youtube.
Dr Sinclair, I experience full blown depression in the first two weeks of the cycle. Days 1-15 are really bad. Then I feel better after ovulation. Im guessing when progesterone starts to increase. Is it a problem with estrogen? Thank you!
Dr Janelle ...I m not able to concentrate on my studies a week before my period.I feel brain fog .I can't even do simple calculations. Plz help me
Consider chasteberry herbs or progesterone cream.
Hi janelle
Would utrogestan vaginally work to bring my progestone levels up? as they are bio- identical x
Janelle I suffer from menstrual migraine what do you recommend for this?
Magnesium and progesterone cream is where I'd start
What about low estrogen, and does that mean high progesterone? How can this be balanced naturally?
My doctor kept me on 2 200mg progesterone for almost 5 months now.
Had miscarriage on 3rd June 2020. I was bleeding for almost 2 and half month. In starting August i changed doctor and he gave me 2 pill pf progesterone from Aug. Then had hesteroscopy on 15th oct. After 2 week of surgery he stopped progesterone. On dec 11 i was ovulated so again he started 2 200mg progesterone orally and 2 2mg estrodoil 2 times vaginally. I did not got periods and pregnancy test is negative. Till all these year i am regular on periods. Not sure what is happening.
Hello Doc, I am from Africa and I just came across this video today cause you spoke about what I am going through exactly. Yes! I am one of those unlucky women who is suffering from hormonal imbalance after i miscarried and had to remove the remains through D&C 4 years ago. My menstrual cycle haven't been the same ever since. It's 2months now since I last saw my period and when I went in for hormonal profiling test, it was detected that I have a high prolactin level and a very low progesterone. My doctor has prescribed Micolut that I am yet to begin with cause I am not entirely certain contraceptive is the best method, I don't want it to mess up my hormones more than it already is. What would you say I do pls?
I suggest that you look into natural progesterone.
Dr i am having low progesterone and normal estrogen but my weight is at obese class 3 what can i do
Hi again Janelle, having take you're advice AGAIN - so many of these symptoms sound totally familiar- being premenopausal and regularly diving mental in the weeks before my period, but having a period every 2 to 3 wks meant I spent A lot of time pretty crazed! So, I've been on Agnus Castus about 2 months now - every day as my cycle is wacky, I waited til I was sure it's definitely been of benefit, hugely So- many many MANY thanks from myself (AND ALSO MY PARTNER SAYS A BIG THANKS!) . I have a wee question as I've changed brands from drops to pill form as more practical. But Im very confused as in pill form the rec. Dosage is 1 pill a day - which contain 4mg of extract (as dry extract) Agnus castus fruit (7-13:1) . Says it's equivalent to 28 - 52mg of Agnus castus. Why is it so confusing and basically how many pills should I take to get the 1000 mg you suggest in video - I knew with the drops but am lost with these pills and need to start them asap as nearly out of the drops !!! Eek !! Thanks, as ever.
Hi Jane. So pleased to hear that!!! Thanks for letting me know it makes what I'm doing even more worthwhile. Yes I agree, the dosages are confusing with Agnus castus. To be sure on what I recommend can you give me the brand of supplement that you've got? But I believe you can just add a zero to the end of the dosages of the product you've got to get a comparison. So your product is approximately 400mg per cap. So take 2-3 capsules per day.
@@DrJanelleSinclair glad it's not just me then ! Here's the link for the new type, possibly not the best but needed pill form in a rush www.boots.com/boots-pms-relief-agnus-castus-fruit-extract-4mg-30-tablets-10076718 - am very interested in your epigenetic videos, I've notifications on and watching them when I can. Such interesting times in gene terms, much hope for many.
Hi Doctor will you please help me. I am trying to coneive from 4 years and had a miscarriage 3 years before. I am on TTC from 1.4 year taking lot of citamins, fertility medicine and ivf c injection but no success. My reports are normal. From past two months i start feeling pain on 18th day of cycle that severe before 2 days of period. I am unable to do my daily work. What will be the cause of this? Please if you have any suggestion kindly share
So I’ve had IBS for years and years, have dealt with depression through the years and have pms. I even grow hair on my chin. My iron has always been low as well.
I have always found that whilst pregnant I don’t have any of these symptoms. I’m one of those women who love being pregnant. That being said, I recently became a surrogate mom and am 5 weeks pregnant. This required me to start taking progesterone and estrogen. I noticed within a week that not only was my IBS completely eradicated, but my mood was so much better. I actually get along with my husband and I’m more organized as a mother too. I’m not sure if I’m low progesterone and estrogen or if I’m estrogen dominant, but I’ve noticed a HUGE difference overall in my life. This lead me to your video. Thank you for educating us!
My pleasure. Definitely look into bioidentical progesterone in the future (when you're not pregnant). It sounds like you may benefit from it. 👍
Sometimes evening out the hormones (thus eliminating the up-and-down cycle) is all it takes to sort out the problem. I have all the same symptoms as you, which also improved during pregnancy (except the iron which I had to supplement). Increasing progesterone alone screwed me up big time, so please be careful.
I m having stress and anger during my pms what I should do I have one kid and I have gain weight
Can a postmenopausal women take progesterone cream?
Great information! I am almost 11 months postpartum and I have been so depressed, anxious, exhausted, and I have acne. I’m breastfeeding and have not been ovulating or having a period. Do you have any advice?
Omega 3, zinc, iron and b12.
I get these horrible headaches even a couple days before my period or during my period I know it’s cause from my cycle after getting my tubal ligation
It maybe worth trialling progesterone!
Hello Dr Sinclair! Thank you for this video. My girlfriend has been given bioidentical progesterone but was told to take it throughout the month and only to pause for 4 days when the bleeding begins. Now she feels terrible all month because her oestrogen levels are too low and is basically infertile. She has to pause for two months now and start again using progesterone only before the bleeding (second half I think). Have you ever heard of anyone prescribing this version of treatment? It has caused us so much trouble and she is insanely depressed. Thank you!
Firstly I would ask if it is actually bioidentical natural progesterone. Lot's of doctors call the synthetic progestogen (found in oral contraceptives) the same thing. It's more my observation that conventional medical doctors often try to suppress a person's hormones with the oral contraceptives, but more holistic practitioners try to supplement or support a person's hormones. I would firstly double check what she's been prescribed
@@DrJanelleSinclair thank you very much for the reply! Yes they are bioidentical but it seems to be just like you said.. he was trying to suppress her own hormones instead of supporting her. Maybe because we pay everything ourselves to keep us going to this doctor.
@@gardenofremains8018 what sort of dose was she on? Cream or capsule?
@@DrJanelleSinclair I am so sorry for the belated answer and again thank you so much for taking the time. She used capsules but we have now had two cycles free of any hormones to see whether she is still ovulating. Of course she is in a terrible shape now mentally and physically (depression, pain) but we want to start now with the treatment as you have described.
@@gardenofremains8018 some people react badly to progesterone, and this may be the case for your girlfriend. I would strongly suggest working with a good endocrinologist who can give her the proper testing she needs to find out what is going on. For some people it is not the hormone levels that are the problem, but the brain's response to the hormones. Progesterone royally messed me up, and I'm definitely not the only one. I really hope you guys find some answers and help soon
Hello i had Oophorectomy young age, i had mental health afterwards my Op, my Specialist put me on estrogen and testosterone, i going to start progestogen next because of insomnia and anxeity, bit off depression, great information from you thanks 😊
If you don't do well on progestin synthetic meds, consider natural/bioidentical progesterone.
Yes I noticed changes mainly after my 4th child ...i cant get right
Hi Dr Janelle, can you please explain what causes menstrual migraines which occur anywhere from day 1 - 3 of the cycle and last for 3 days? Thanks :-)
I'd double check iron levels. I would also think of loss of electrolytes, magnesium, potassium and sodium. Maybe take an electrolyte. Magnesium deficiency is known to affect migraines, dosages in the range of 150-300mg may help. Depending on your age estrogen deficiency may be another possible cause (if you are closer to menopause and slim build).
Thanks so much for your reply @@DrJanelleSinclair . Some good things to consider. I wondered if it could be something to do with a sudden drop in progesterone?
@@jorobertson2535 it's theoretically possible but I would think it would resolve after 1 day. I have heard of a strategy of using omega 3 if women are sensitive to changes in hormonal levels.
@@DrJanelleSinclair oh would you mind sharing the strategy with omega 3? I actually have found that taking vitex regularly seems to mitigate the migraines too.
@@jorobertson2535 there's not much to explain. Just that taking high dose omega 3 can help the body not be so sensitive to hormonal changes. So you could trial taking high dose Omega 3 for 3 months and see if you observe any improvements. Maybe a dose of Omega 3 around EPA 1000-2000mg, DHA 300-800mg.
Hi doctor, two years ago I lost my pregnancy at 22 weeks and had to have surgery to remove everything. After that I haven’t been the same. Constant cramps and pms symptoms start always 5dpo, which is severe breast pain, cramps and migraines. I haven’t been able to conceive again. Do you believe this could be related to my progesterone levels? I haven’t found a doctor who has really helped me yet. Thank you so much
Yes I think progesterone deficiency could play a big part. Also don't underestimate nutritional deficiencies after having a baby/miscarriage. Consider some magnesium to help with cramps and migraines, as well as progesterone.
Yes my doctor did tell me to take more folic acid, since my baby did not develop properly, he had spinal bifida, poor kidney function and therefore there was no amniotic fluid. I have noticed magnesium has definitely decreased my pms migraines however have not found a supplement combination for breast pain and pms cramps. I am taking tumeric, primrose oil, fertiliaid, iron, probiotics, and vitamin D3. Thank you so much for your reply Doctor, I truly appreciate any advice and help I can receive.
@@lajoy1584 I'd look into progesterone or chasteberry.
I take progesterone the two weeks before my period and it is one of the only things that has helped my PMDD; however, the progesterone gives me severe cystic acne on my chin. Any remedies for this? Is the progesterone having a testosterone like impact? Thank you for making videos that are actually informative. PMDD is so frustrating!
It's the androgens (Testosterone) that gives acne. My suggestion is you do Saliva testing Progesterone, Estrogen, and Testosterone . You may also want to check the work of Dr John R. Lee. There's videos here on a lecture. Good luck!
One more thing. The best way to balance your hormones with Progesterone is through bio identical cream ( trancedermal)
@@aneliadraganova3504 what could be the reason why progesterone isn´t absorbed into my body? I´ve been taking it since 4 months..400mg vaginally, orally, rectally. Orally only dizzynesss but no effect, vaginally almost zero effect. Rectally works best. But still bleeding no ovulation. And my progesteron value is at 0,51 after 3 months of P. intake. What do i need to do?
I have too much iron… what to do?
My hormones went haywire when I weaned my twins at 16 months old. It's been 4 months and I'm still struggling.
Consider chasteberry or natural progesterone cream
Please help me doc, I am a wreck due to a Mirena IUD. I got it in Feb 2020, and had it removed Dec 30th. I bought some chasteberry today but I am afraid to take it because I do not know my progesterone levels but I keep having anxiety attacks so I also bought some 5htp.
I found 5HTP very helpful. It would be good for you to get your levels checked, because that will start to give you a picture of where you are at and where to begin.
Can Vitex help with postnatal hormonal imbalance or postnatal depression??
Yes it could potentially help. In that instance I'd probably be more likely to use natural progesterone cream
thank you
My pleasure. Do you think you have low progesterone?
@@DrJanelleSinclair probably I have had fibromyalia for 31 years I need everything
Hi! Before my period, i really experience this thoughts that reoccurring even if i have settled them before. Its bothering me and i cant do anything after it hits me, is this normal?
No those thoughts aren't normal, but could be due to progesterone deficiency. I'd also double check vitamin D deficiency and zinc deficiency. See my two videos on those topics.
Doctor plz my period is just one day
The next 2 days it's just a drop what cause it am late 30
Hi! I’m 45. I believe I am peri menopausal. I have brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, weight gain through the mid section. The list goes on! My question is, I have terrible muscle tension in my face , neck, and shoulders daily. I never used to have this , and I’m not stressed. It just seems to come out of nowhere. Is this a symptom of peri menopause or is this a possible deficiency? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Could be a magnesium deficiency. Have you tried a magnesium supplement for this at all? Could be beneficial. 200-300mg of magnesium daily is a standard recommendation.
@@DrJanelleSinclair There are so many different types of magnesium supplements on the market which one would you suggest?
@@coupongma161 look for a magnesium glycinate. It's best for anxiety and depression. Avoid oxides and aspartates.
@@DrJanelleSinclair Thank you so much for the response and Happy Holidays!
Hi, please, what should I do if I have an anxiety a one week after my period? Thank you
I'd check your iron levels.
Hi Doctor, I have always had a regular period and have never missed a period to date. I am 30 and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year. Last 2 months, my doctor found that my progesterone level was low. IS this common when my period has always been so regular? I also work in a high stress environment woking minimum 65 hours a week. I also had the worst anxiety and depression 3-4 months back . Can you please advise where do i start making a change in my lfie?
Stress management. Reduce your hours. Diaphragm breathing. More sleep. More rest. See my video on stress and progesterone
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I have one good week during my cycle and that is after the bleeding. I did get a tubal ligation after my third child. I now have very heavy periods, mild headaches, mood swings and about 11 days before I menstruate I have horrible food cravings. An example is I will eat garlic stuffed olives with chobani key lime yogurt. Alternating bites. I use a period tracker. Also, I bleed for 7 days but I may stop for a whole day then continue heavy for the remainder. Sorry, very personal. I’m 35, had my tubes tied at 33 during c-section. It’s brutal!
Definitely look into bioidentical progesterone cream. It could be very helpful. Also chromo supplements are good for helping food cravings. If you need more help than that I am available for consultations
www.drjanellesinclair.com/consulting
Is there a way to contact with you? I need your advice
You are welcome to send me an email through my website. www.drjanellesinclair.com
I have a question. Is carb and sweet craving a sign of low or high estrogen?
Usually high but also think about chromium deficiency and poor gut health
Sugar and carb cravings can be a sign of your brain trying to produce more serotonin. 5HTP can be a great supplement to try to give your body what it needs to produce serotonin, as well as choosing complex carbohydrates rather than simple ones.