Notes to my previous doctors: I'm not depressed, this isn't natural, it's not just aging, I don't have to get used to it! I sleep only 4 nights a week and even then it's about 4 hours. I'm freakin' exhausted and zero sleep is flaring up my Lupus. But, do they care? Nope.
I ordered 2 of his books one for me and one for daughter. Great information! Keep talking about your book we need to know. Thanks for caring about women. 😊
Once I complete my board-certified Health Coach training, I’ll be referring all women your way. In the meantime, you’ll be my go-to for testosterone and progesterone. As always, thank you and you’re mother is always in my thoughts.
Estrogen helps you stay asleep. If you don’t have enough estrogen, progesterone won’t help much. At least it doesn’t for me. Too much progesterone actually causes me anxiety. Again that’s if I don’t have enough estrogen.
I have a similar experience. I still have low E2 with a 0.1mg patch but my provider won't prescribe any higher since "that's a rockin' dose.." the P4 puts me to sleep but I don't stay sleeping. 3-4a wake-up calls most mornings. 😢
@@cozinha8945 That’s terrible! I just switched over to Alloy and they said if I didn’t feel better after 4-6 weeks on the 0.1% of divigel estradiol that I could increase it! I will see because I want an optimal dose to make me feel my best! You deserve that too!
@@cozinha8945 I wonder if your provider is willing to prescribe the estradiol pill instead? Some women do not absorb the patch well. I'm having trouble with my patch being consistent. It wears off before it's suppose to. I literally start feeling more crappy! And have labs to prove it. Right now I'm about to switch to a different brand before requesting the pill. Good luck!
THIS IS SO ME! I have SUFFERED from insane insomnia for so many years. Had hysterectomy 10 yrs and just started on the micronized progesterone about a week ago and hasn't been a game changer for my sleep, yet... but I do feel my mood has improved. Thank you for this episode!
Thank you, Dr. Tassone! Another great video with such helpful information! Progesterone has helped me tremendously with my sleep and anxiety. If I could solve getting up at 3 am to go to the bathroom, I'd sleep deeply through the entire night!
I'm very sad that my previous doctors only offered antidepressants and estrogen patch. For years I was miserable and a kept telling them something was wrong. Now taking biote pellets for testerone and estrogen and oral progesterone. It's like as someone flipped a switch. All of my symptoms are gone.
Dr Tassone, it’s my understanding that during our reproductive years we have virtually no progesterone during the first half of our cycle, since progesterone gets produced by the corpus luteum after ovulation and then drops off before our period sets in. So wouldn’t we experience all the progesterone deficiency symptoms you describe here every month during the first half of our cycles? This is not the case, however. I’d love to have this explained, please. Thank you for your content!
Would love a deep dive into PMDD. Something is amiss if you want to off yourself every week before the cycle. Then once cycle starts, back to normal mentally.
I’m 81 and wake-up 3to4 times a night. Sometimes can’t get back to sleep others can! BC 19 years ago, chemo, total hysterectomy, NO HRT since. Just started estrodial .05 patch two weeks ago. Should I go on progesterone too? I NEED sleep. Thanks
Back in 2021 I had a uterine ablation and a mirena IUD inserted to stop excessive bleeding that led me to a 7.3 hemoglobin. Back in 2022 I started getting hot flashes and having trouble sleeping so I went to a Dr got estradiol patch .75 and oral progesterone 100mg at night. I have been doing great til about a month ago more flashes. I just tuned 48 and I got new insurance so I had to see a new ob last week. New ob increased estradiol a bit but said I don’t need progesterone because I get it in the IUD. I’m worried it’s only been a week no more flashes. Still sleeping but not sure what’s coming
Confused. I track my BBT. I have a consistent temperature spike after ovulation until next menses. This matches my cervical mucus. Cycles are regular. The luteal phase, on average, is 10 days. I have the symptoms of low progesterone in my luteal phase - fluid retention, bloating/consipation, dizziness, heart palpitations, insomnia...almost the whole list on pg 88 of your book 😉 Doctor is willing to give me oral progesterone. I'm confused regarding low progesterone d/t outside of my symtpms I dont match up with the cause. Normal menses, testosterone is not high, I dont have anovulatory cycles, no hx pcos, etc. Love your info! Praying you come to NC soon! ❤
I don't sleep. Well unless I am on progesterone. I was out for two days due to my clinic not calling the pharmacy back. Surprise! I did not sleep two days. I am two weeks out from having a hysterectomy. I was told I will not need progesterone. I believe she was wrong.😮
@@questioneverything1776 I was taking off HRT because of bleeding and Thickened lining, dr told me to take 100mg progesterone for 10 days this month and next month, then do another ultrasound to check lining.
I've been taking estradiol for about 15 yrs, mostly without progesterone. I can't take progesterone because it brings back the nightly hot flashes that the estradiol stops. Because of no progesterone, I build up uterine linings. This has caused me to have 7 D&Cs over these 15 yrs! Yes, 7! I have tried every type of progesterone and always the same result. I had a Mirena IUD for a year but had it removed as I did not.feel good about the chemical progestin. I just recently suffered through a week and a half of progesterone. It induced hot flashes waking me all night but caused a bleed off. I had built up.yet another lining recently so this is a crazy ongoing dance. Everyone recommends a hysterectomy. But I do not want to have organs removed. I'm kinda at my wits end at this point. Just turned 70 and I don't want to keep this up.
I am 73 yrs old……I take 200 mg. Progesterone pill each night……& some days I rub compounded progesterone cream in the morning…….is that too much or just see when I do blood work in a couple weeks?
How do you recommend someone in perimenopause use progesterone if they're having regular cycles and having these symptoms in the follicular phase where we normally wouldn't have incd progesterone yet? I am about to start my HRT and I'm in perimenopause with still predictable Cycles. Am prescribed estrogen gel and the progesterone to use the second half of my cycle to mimic my natural cycle. I am at the end of first wk of my cycle and have issues sleeping, anxiety, mind racing, and woken up with a hot flash last night. Waiting to receive my hormones in a couple of days but feel confused about having symptoms similar and both phases
300 mg progesterone compounded micronized each night. Estrogen pill (not compounded) and Testosterone cream compounded. Anxiety gone, sleep much better and I’m a nicer woman. Can you please help me with my weight?❤😊
Going on estradiol patch and micronized progesterone definitely has cured my monthly debilitating migraines that only started in perimenopause..which I realize now. Got prescribed sumitriptan which I haven't needed anymore. HRT has improved incontinence greatly too.. after 3 or 4 months I noticed I could actually hold it in. Lots of Estrogen receptors in pelvic floor I've learned.. had no idea! ❤
From experience, yes, I read about it yes, but if you get your estradiol lower to a normal level, which is usually cause you’ll be fine, it’s all about the dial. You wanna make sure that at a normal level
I went to the web link to take the quiz and it does not take you to the quiz. It takes you to the homepage. There is no option to take the quiz on the homepage. How do I find the quiz please?
I just went on progesterone which had helped a lot w my insomnia a lot. But I think its making me feel tired more in the day and unmotivated. So what should I do?
How long does it take for progesterone to kick in and give us full effects ? I started 100mg about two weeks ago. Still waking up a bit but when I do sleep, I feel like it’s a deeper sleep. Feels like my anxiety may be improving by a smidge. Just wondered what others thought as far as how long ? I know we are all different but just wanted input
It can take a bit. I think it depends person to person. My personal experience was starting off on 100mg. The doc adjusted it based on my labs and how I felt. I'm now getting the compounded progesterone 250mg
I’ve been on estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and I have low thyroid that I I’m getting treated for also…for only 5 months now. I feel so much better! My question is is what has been causing my receding hairline? Can it grow back? Should I get a hair transplant?
Dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil. Insurance covers it which I was surprised. Started at 1.25 MG. It works. Dr. Mary Claire Haver says she takes it.
I’m getting my blood tested today after being on bhrt for 4 months. It says to take any hormone supplement 2 hours before test is that correct ? should I take progesterone before test or not
Notes to my previous doctors: I'm not depressed, this isn't natural, it's not just aging, I don't have to get used to it! I sleep only 4 nights a week and even then it's about 4 hours. I'm freakin' exhausted and zero sleep is flaring up my Lupus. But, do they care? Nope.
Please consider discussing progesterone sensitivity and how we can deal with that especially for those of us with a uterus
I take progesteron without estrogen because of my insomnia and it helps a lot!
I feel so much better on progesterone!! My sleep is better and I have amazing energy. I feel GOOD! BTW, I am 71. Thank you, Dr. Tassone!!
Ive been on progesterone for a little over a week and my sleep is definitely improved...
Progesterone is life changing ❤️🇨🇦
Yes my Canadian sister you are correct! 🇨🇦 😊
Progesterone is my valium.
Why does taking any form of progesterone make me depressed?
Me too! I feel awful even at the lowest dose of the prometrium at 100 mg
I ordered 2 of his books one for me and one for daughter. Great information! Keep talking about your book we need to know. Thanks for caring about women. 😊
Once I complete my board-certified Health Coach training, I’ll be referring all women your way. In the meantime, you’ll be my go-to for testosterone and progesterone. As always, thank you and you’re mother is always in my thoughts.
I started 100mg this week after finding your videos recently. Thanks
Estrogen helps you stay asleep. If you don’t have enough estrogen, progesterone won’t help much. At least it doesn’t for me. Too much progesterone actually causes me anxiety. Again that’s if I don’t have enough estrogen.
I have a similar experience. I still have low E2 with a 0.1mg patch but my provider won't prescribe any higher since "that's a rockin' dose.." the P4 puts me to sleep but I don't stay sleeping. 3-4a wake-up calls most mornings. 😢
@@cozinha8945 That’s terrible! I just switched over to Alloy and they said if I didn’t feel better after 4-6 weeks on the 0.1% of divigel estradiol that I could increase it! I will see because I want an optimal dose to make me feel my best! You deserve that too!
@@cozinha8945 I wonder if your provider is willing to prescribe the estradiol pill instead? Some women do not absorb the patch well. I'm having trouble with my patch being consistent. It wears off before it's suppose to. I literally start feeling more crappy! And have labs to prove it. Right now I'm about to switch to a different brand before requesting the pill. Good luck!
Me too! Progesterone is the devils drug for me! Caused the worst PMS type symptoms for me 7:51
I have major issues with Progesterone. It seems to have an opposite effect with me.
It Brings back the hot flashes that estradiol stops.
THIS IS SO ME! I have SUFFERED from insane insomnia for so many years. Had hysterectomy 10 yrs and just started on the micronized progesterone about a week ago and hasn't been a game changer for my sleep, yet... but I do feel my mood has improved. Thank you for this episode!
Progesterone causes me to have bodyaches and exhaustion. I feel poisoned from it.
Thank you, Dr. Tassone! Another great video with such helpful information! Progesterone has helped me tremendously with my sleep and anxiety. If I could solve getting up at 3 am to go to the bathroom, I'd sleep deeply through the entire night!
Vaginal estradiol has improved middle of the night bathroom trips for me.
I'm very sad that my previous doctors only offered antidepressants and estrogen patch. For years I was miserable and a kept telling them something was wrong.
Now taking biote pellets for testerone and estrogen and oral progesterone. It's like as someone flipped a switch. All of my symptoms are gone.
Dr Tassone, it’s my understanding that during our reproductive years we have virtually no progesterone during the first half of our cycle, since progesterone gets produced by the corpus luteum after ovulation and then drops off before our period sets in. So wouldn’t we experience all the progesterone deficiency symptoms you describe here every month during the first half of our cycles? This is not the case, however. I’d love to have this explained, please. Thank you for your content!
Great point!
Would love a deep dive into PMDD. Something is amiss if you want to off yourself every week before the cycle. Then once cycle starts, back to normal mentally.
High dose progesterone. Over 5%.
I’m 81 and wake-up 3to4 times a night. Sometimes can’t get back to sleep others can! BC 19 years ago, chemo, total hysterectomy, NO HRT since. Just started estrodial .05 patch two weeks ago. Should I go on progesterone too? I NEED sleep. Thanks
Yes low dose
Back in 2021 I had a uterine ablation and a mirena IUD inserted to stop excessive bleeding that led me to a 7.3 hemoglobin. Back in 2022 I started getting hot flashes and having trouble sleeping so I went to a Dr got estradiol patch .75 and oral progesterone 100mg at night. I have been doing great til about a month ago more flashes. I just tuned 48 and I got new insurance so I had to see a new ob last week. New ob increased estradiol a bit but said I don’t need progesterone because I get it in the IUD. I’m worried it’s only been a week no more flashes. Still sleeping but not sure what’s coming
Confused. I track my BBT. I have a consistent temperature spike after ovulation until next menses. This matches my cervical mucus. Cycles are regular. The luteal phase, on average, is 10 days. I have the symptoms of low progesterone in my luteal phase - fluid retention, bloating/consipation, dizziness, heart palpitations, insomnia...almost the whole list on pg 88 of your book 😉 Doctor is willing to give me oral progesterone. I'm confused regarding low progesterone d/t outside of my symtpms I dont match up with the cause. Normal menses, testosterone is not high, I dont have anovulatory cycles, no hx pcos, etc. Love your info! Praying you come to NC soon! ❤
Crap! I keep missing your lives! I just realized didn't have the bell clicked on...done!
Thanks for another informative video, Dr. Tassone!
Yep on insomnia. Watching this at 4am.
Get on low dose 150 progesterone you’ll feel better ! You’ll sleep at night, but you won’t be exhausted in the day
I don't sleep. Well unless I am on progesterone. I was out for two days due to my clinic not calling the pharmacy back. Surprise! I did not sleep two days.
I am two weeks out from having a hysterectomy. I was told I will not need progesterone. I believe she was wrong.😮
Had a full hysterectomy at 42, went on HRT…. Progesterone for us too? Thank you
Yes, if there’s no contradictions and you want it.
Definitely.
Love your talks, very helpful.
I’m wondering if it’s possible to take just progesterone without Estradiol?
You can but why?
@@questioneverything1776 I was taking off HRT because of bleeding and Thickened lining, dr told me to take 100mg progesterone for 10 days this month and next month, then do another ultrasound to check lining.
I've been taking estradiol for about 15 yrs, mostly without progesterone. I can't take progesterone because it brings back the nightly hot flashes that the estradiol stops.
Because of no progesterone, I build up uterine linings. This has caused me to have 7 D&Cs over these 15 yrs! Yes, 7!
I have tried every type of progesterone and always the same result.
I had a Mirena IUD for a year but had it removed as I did not.feel good about the chemical progestin.
I just recently suffered through a week and a half of progesterone. It induced hot flashes waking me all night but caused a bleed off. I had built up.yet another lining recently so this is a crazy ongoing dance. Everyone recommends a hysterectomy. But I do not want to have organs removed.
I'm kinda at my wits end at this point. Just turned 70 and I don't want to keep this up.
I am 73 yrs old……I take 200 mg. Progesterone pill each night……& some days I rub compounded progesterone cream in the morning…….is that too much or just see when I do blood work in a couple weeks?
Can u please do a video on hormone levels on units that we have in australia. Conversion is not easy
How do you recommend someone in perimenopause use progesterone if they're having regular cycles and having these symptoms in the follicular phase where we normally wouldn't have incd progesterone yet? I am about to start my HRT and I'm in perimenopause with still predictable Cycles. Am prescribed estrogen gel and the progesterone to use the second half of my cycle to mimic my natural cycle. I am at the end of first wk of my cycle and have issues sleeping, anxiety, mind racing, and woken up with a hot flash last night. Waiting to receive my hormones in a couple of days but feel confused about having symptoms similar and both phases
300 mg progesterone compounded micronized each night. Estrogen pill (not compounded) and Testosterone cream compounded. Anxiety gone, sleep much better and I’m a nicer woman. Can you please help me with my weight?❤😊
Isn't that a pretty high dose of progesterone? Every night?
Should be 150 , have them lower it and your weight will go back down. It’s just too high.
Can you develop ocular migraines in menopause?
Going on estradiol patch and micronized progesterone definitely has cured my monthly debilitating migraines that only started in perimenopause..which I realize now. Got prescribed sumitriptan which I haven't needed anymore. HRT has improved incontinence greatly too.. after 3 or 4 months I noticed I could actually hold it in. Lots of Estrogen receptors in pelvic floor I've learned.. had no idea! ❤
From experience, yes, I read about it yes, but if you get your estradiol lower to a normal level, which is usually cause you’ll be fine, it’s all about the dial. You wanna make sure that at a normal level
not a ? about Progesterone here...Will you be able to get licensed in North Carolina??
Not by the end of the year
@@ShawnTassoneMDPhDI'm eagerly awaiting in NC
National shortage?!?! Is the generic version of Prometrium also micronized?
I went to the web link to take the quiz and it does not take you to the quiz. It takes you to the homepage. There is no option to take the quiz on the homepage. How do I find the quiz please?
I just went on progesterone which had helped a lot w my insomnia a lot. But I think its making me feel tired more in the day and unmotivated. So what should I do?
Is your dose 150? You may have too high of the dose.
Compound progesterone causes constipation, do you think promethium would be the same for me?
Can you take progesterone while taking a combined hormonal pill since that has progestin?
How long does it take for progesterone to kick in and give us full effects ? I started 100mg about two weeks ago. Still waking up a bit but when I do sleep, I feel like it’s a deeper sleep. Feels like my anxiety may be improving by a smidge. Just wondered what others thought as far as how long ? I know we are all different but just wanted input
It can take a bit. I think it depends person to person. My personal experience was starting off on 100mg. The doc adjusted it based on my labs and how I felt. I'm now getting the compounded progesterone 250mg
@@AKcarniGma thank yu !!! Are yu on estradiol too ?
I. On 200 and have gone the other way. Sleeping like a rock❤, but tired all day…should I ask to be tested, or go 100?
You are amazing BTW, wis you were in VA
@@jcurrie2947100 is normal dose and should be sufficient.
I’ve been on estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and I have low thyroid that I I’m getting treated for also…for only 5 months now. I feel so much better! My question is is what has been causing my receding hairline? Can it grow back? Should I get a hair transplant?
Are you using a pellet? If so, could be maybe you’re getting too much testosterone
Dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil. Insurance covers it which I was surprised. Started at 1.25 MG. It works.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver says she takes it.
I’m getting my blood tested today after being on bhrt for 4 months. It says to take any hormone supplement 2 hours before test is that correct ? should I take progesterone before test or not
Where are you people getting progesterone? I live in CA so can’t be a patient; all MDs I’ve found so far are only for the wealthy. So frustrating.
I get generic progesterone pills called into my pharmacy. My insurance covers them. Ask your doctor
I am licensed in CA call me 512-956-0296
@@ShawnTassoneMDPhD Wow! First thing in the morning!
So just to confirm- it does not cause breast cancer or increase risk of breast cancer?
He said absolutely NO
Does DHEA help menopausal women?
If your levels are low
Stop with the book plugging 🤦. Otherwise great info
🙋♀️insomnia