Hormone support?

HuggaBuggaMommy · 08-04-2016, 04:20 PM

I have noticed for the past several months that the day before my period begins I am a raging banshee. This doesn't happen any other time, and probably has something to do with my age and perimenopause. Suggestions?

AngelaVA · 08-04-2016, 05:14 PM

I saw my doctor and got levels tested and ended up going on progesterone. I just couldn't take it any more it was like I was only my normal self a week and half out of the month. It has helped a lot.

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JoyGal · 08-04-2016, 07:54 PM

I would get a urine hormone test. The urine test is the only full panel. I had one and learned that not just one of my hormones was out of whack, but a tiny bit of a handful of them.

deena · 08-04-2016, 09:11 PM

I'm a hormone zealot. Progesterone and Estrogen have made a huge difference in my life. I have an appointment to see a specialist and am going to get everything tested because alas you can't get testosterone over the counter and I think mine is super low. It's probably good to get some hard numbers and a professional opinion anyway.

In your situation you could buy some progesterone and estrogen on Amazon and experiment, or you could get tested and see a doctor. I would only trust one that specializes in bioidentical hormones, not just a regular endocrinologist/GP.

HomeWithMyBabies · 08-05-2016, 06:15 AM

The most important things for hormone balance for me are sleep and stress management. I also thought I might be perimenopausal at one point, however I had some very annoying hormonal issues resolve just by focusing on those two things.

Pragmatist · 08-05-2016, 06:45 AM

I take progesterone cream that I buy at a local health food store. It resolved a number of the issues I was having, including the massive anger/irritability that I had before my cycle.

SalH · 08-05-2016, 07:16 AM

I'm just about to do blood tests for hormone levels. I am suspecting low oestrogen and maybe perimenopausal. But I also think I need to get more sleep. A lot more, and I've had the most stressful year of my life so far I think this year.

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08-04-2016, 04:20 PM	#1
HuggaBuggaMommy Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,270	Hormone support? I have noticed for the past several months that the day before my period begins I am a raging banshee. This doesn't happen any other time, and probably has something to do with my age and perimenopause. Suggestions? __________________ Christa Oldest, 22 Middlest, 13 Youngest, 10

08-04-2016, 05:14 PM	#2
AngelaVA Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,512	Re: Hormone support? I saw my doctor and got levels tested and ended up going on progesterone. I just couldn't take it any more it was like I was only my normal self a week and half out of the month. It has helped a lot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to David since July 2005, Mama to Genevieve born June 2006 and to Gabrielle born February 2009

08-04-2016, 07:54 PM	#3
JoyGal Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,570	Re: Hormone support? I would get a urine hormone test. The urine test is the only full panel. I had one and learned that not just one of my hormones was out of whack, but a tiny bit of a handful of them. __________________ . Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were an hour, I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of life. ~ Maureen Hawkins My Hygge Page

08-04-2016, 09:11 PM	#4
deena Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 12,314	Re: Hormone support? I'm a hormone zealot. Progesterone and Estrogen have made a huge difference in my life. I have an appointment to see a specialist and am going to get everything tested because alas you can't get testosterone over the counter and I think mine is super low. It's probably good to get some hard numbers and a professional opinion anyway. In your situation you could buy some progesterone and estrogen on Amazon and experiment, or you could get tested and see a doctor. I would only trust one that specializes in bioidentical hormones, not just a regular endocrinologist/GP. __________________ My kiddos 26, 23, 19, 15, 12, 8, 2, <1

08-05-2016, 06:15 AM	#5
HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: Hormone support? The most important things for hormone balance for me are sleep and stress management. I also thought I might be perimenopausal at one point, however I had some very annoying hormonal issues resolve just by focusing on those two things.

08-05-2016, 06:45 AM	#6
Pragmatist Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,924	Re: Hormone support? I take progesterone cream that I buy at a local health food store. It resolved a number of the issues I was having, including the massive anger/irritability that I had before my cycle. __________________ Sara (ISTJ) married to V since 7/99 Strawberry Shortcake- 3/07 Huckleberry Pie- 9/11

08-05-2016, 07:16 AM	#7
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Re: Hormone support? I'm just about to do blood tests for hormone levels. I am suspecting low oestrogen and maybe perimenopausal. But I also think I need to get more sleep. A lot more, and I've had the most stressful year of my life so far I think this year. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

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