Fri, May-30-03, 22:07
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Senior Member
Posts: 281
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Plan: atkins (testing hf/mp)
Stats: 157/143.2/137
BF:why i oughta...
Progress: 69%
Location: Central Coast/California
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Oy. (Guess I qualify for this club.)
After three months without a period (following a few cycles that would have sent Noah rounding up sails), hot flashes (cured with 1,000 IU daily of Vitamin E), irritability, weight gain, bloating, forgetfulness, and total loss of libido, I finally got a blood test. My progesterone level is .56....and my fsh serum 39.7, so I guess that means I'm in the throes of the Big M. I'm surprised, because I'm *only* 44 and my mother and older sisters were all in their mid fifties when they went through menopause.
Two questions:
1. For those of you who have tested, what were your progesterone & fsh levels?
2. I'm thinking of trying natural progesterone to improve my love life. My lover has been extremely understanding/patient, but I miss that "let's get naked" urge. A lot. Anyone have a recommendation and dosage suggestions? Last time i tried it I put on 5 pounds and quit.
TIA for your responses.
Ellie
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