Just to be sure...(NP)

ElaNC · 11-09-2007, 02:32 PM

Okay, I'm now about to invest in my 4th treatment to bring on AF: Natural Progesterone. After a lot of research it seems that it might be better for me to go with NP pellets that dissolve under the tongue rather than the cream so that it goes directly to my bloodstream and not to the liver/kidneys.

I just have two questions:

1. Looking at things like Progon-B, it says take it mid-cycle til AF starts. Well...I'm clueless about my cycle. I don't know anything about ovulation, cycles, all that stuff. I know that sounds crazy, but when you've never had a period (naturally), you don't really know how your body works. I do know that I have PMS symptoms mid-month, but AF never comes. So - can I just take it for around 12-14 days each month and then stop?

2. I couldn't take Provera because it made me have heart attack/blood clot symptoms. It is my understanding that NP does not really have side effects like the synthetic progesterone. Should the natural stuff be safe for me then?

I hope I don't sound too dumb here, I'm just new to the alternative route and am desperate for something that works. I haven't had AF since February.

daisy825 · 11-09-2007, 07:25 PM

I am on my 4th day of NPC. I am very new to this process as well. I'm not sure when to take it and how long. Anyone had success with it?

goinabove24 · 11-11-2007, 01:25 AM

Yep, NPC is fantastic!! I've been using it for about 3 months... and have had 2 full 7 day periods at 28 day increments. My periods were not as painful either! I didn't have my period for almost 2 years before I started it. I think anyone with our problem should give it a try.

ElaNC · 11-11-2007, 02:11 PM

goinabove24 wow! Thank you for posting that...you've given me hope! I can't imagine going 2 yrs without a period. I'm going crazy that it will be a year in February since I've had one. Before this I used to have one every four months using Provera, but I just think that stuff is so unsafe. I ordered Progon-B and plan on starting it on Nov. 15.

goinabove24 · 11-12-2007, 02:34 AM

Awesome! Good luck to you! Are you going to be taking anything else (herbs or medicine) with the Progon-B? Keep me posted- I would love to know if it works/worked for you!

ElaNC · 11-13-2007, 10:37 AM

Thanks! At this time I'm not taking any herbs. However I am thinking about trying the Vitex again but at a lower dose. I took it for a few days but I had horrible headaches, so I stopped. Perhaps my body just needs to adjust to it though. I was taking 800mg of Vitex, but if I start using it again I might go down to 400mg. I don't know...we'll see! I'm new to all of this stuff but I'm determined not to give up!