I have read that when you first start using NPC, it awakens estrogen receptors and you may have increased PMS-kind of symptoms, such as bloating. That is supposed to be temporary, though, as your hormones become balanced. Here is a blurb discussing this: Quote: |
In premenopausal women, progesterone deficiency causes a "tuning-down" of estrogen receptors; when women begin using progesterone cream, this reactivates those estrogen receptors. This can temporarily cause buildup of the endometrium of the uterus, causing spotting and irregular bleeding. Most of these symptoms will disappear within a couple of cycles. In premenopausal women who have been progesterone deficient for years, it's common that the initial application of progesterone cream will cause water retention, headaches and swollen breasts - symptoms of estrogen dominance. This happens because the estrogen receptors shut down by progesterone deficiency are "waking up". It is important to remember that these symptoms will disappear in two weeks to three cycles.
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Linda
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dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
Started laser hair removal 7/29/03, completed 3/04 (it works!)
UAE for fibroid 3/24/03 and 3/16/04 | 
