I use the generic vivelle dot patch. I like the brand name better than the generic but my insurance prefers I use the generic. It took about a month for me to adjust to it.

The cream is just progesterone. I like using a stand-alone progesterone because I can control the dosage. I don't always use 20mg/day.

My DHEA and testosterone are ok. In fact, sometimes, the testosterone is high. The problem with testing hormones is that they are always in flux. That's why you have pay attention to how you feel also.

I have used Neurobiologix progesterone and had good results with it. I think it's from wild yams but don't remember for sure.

And am now using Emerita Pro-Gest. The source of the progesterone is from Wild Yam versus Soy.

The compounding Pharmacy cream is more expensive Virginia. Life Extension has good prices on bio-identical hormones though their pharmacy but Virginia law won't let them ship to VA. It's a huge price difference.

Thanks Marlene, the doctors office called and said they were calling the pharmacy and ordering the cream. She still wants me to try the 40 mgs. I'll give it a chance and see how it goes.
I do have the testosterone and DHEA in my cream with the estrogen. My levels were low especially my testosterone. Now they are where they should be according to my bloodwork. Now I just have to get the burning in my stomach to calm down!

I use only DHEA and have been for at least 10 yrs.... I've used the P cream years ago but don't now. Thought about it recently but don't. For the stomach issue, you may want to look at DGL for stomach lining protection. I have been taking it daily for probably 4-5 yrs for stomach protection as I take ibuprofen. Stomach seems fine. DGL addresses reflux, heart burn, gerd and all those issues. It's supplement otc. Love it.

Great!!! Good luck and don't be afraid to reduce your dose in the beginning to work up to 40mg. You won't get cancer in that short of time. My sister cannot tolerate 40mg either. When I took 30 mg, my progesterone test was off the charts and my estrogen levels dropped. Unfortunately, docs get stuck on the standard recommendation and sometimes have a difficult time deviating from it.

If you start getting yeast infections, it's a sign your progesterone is probably too high.

Thanks Caroline and Marlene, I went to line to find something natural for my stomach. I used baking soda and water. It worked after a while! I got the cream and waited until tonight to start it I'm a little worried but I'll give it a shot.
I do have a question where do you put the cream. I do the estrogen on my thighs so I think I'm going to try my arm for the progesterone.
Thanks again!
Ps Marlene I didn't know that about the yeast infections. Good to know!

I rotate where I apply it. Mostly legs and arms. Hope your tummy is settling down.

It is thanks!! That was rough. I have just been using my legs but I'm going to start arms tonight. Thanks Marlene!!!

I have my annual gyn appointment next week, and am going to go armed with some questions regarding bio-identicals, progesterone, etc...

My neuropathy came on suddenly the month after I went off the birth control pill I'd been on for about 22 years. It took a long time to think it may have had anything to do with, but now I think there's a good possibility.

For those taking prescription progesterone, what led your docs to prescribe it? Was it based on testing or symptoms?

Thanks