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I just found out that my progesterone level is in the single digits (I don't know the exact number yet). What does anyone know about low progesterone levels? what should I be concerned about? What are the treatment options for this?
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That is strange that you can not find a doctor that will help you, unless you have another medical condition!
Maybe we can help you find some resources in your area. Feel free to send me a private message (just click on my name), or reply with your city, state (if in the U.S.) or zipcode...and we can try to help you find some resources.
December 5, 2010 - 8:20amThis Comment
Hello Alison,
December 5, 2010 - 8:49amI live in the Chicago/Joliet, Illinois area.
Any information or resources would be very helpful! I thank you for your help!
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It has been difficult finding information...but I may have some leads for you!
Since you said endocrinologists aren't "interested" in your condition, you may want to start with your symptom of hair loss, and see an M.D. who specializes in Dermatology.
The places I have found most helpful are usually Medical Centers/Hospitals connected with a University, as they have "teaching" as a primary focus, and are more interested in helping you find resources. If any of these doctors are too far away, you can call their office (the Medical Center) and ask who they recommend in your area.
Here is a starting place for Dermatologists:
- http://www.uchospitals.edu/adult/FindPhysicianHandler.do
Here is the starting place for Endocrinologists:
- http://www.uchospitals.edu/adult/FindPhysicianHandler.do
You can also just call the main UC Hospital number: HealthLink toll-free at 1-888-UCH-0200.
Good luck, and please let us know what you find! Is your doctor's nurse able to provide any references for you?
December 5, 2010 - 9:32pmThis Comment
I am a nurse in Lafayette, IN and it is about an hour and a half away from Chicago. I previously worked for an Endocrinologist at Arnett clinic in Lafayette and she was absolutley wonderful with hormonal imbalances. Her name is Dr. Gray. She is Located at the Ferry Street Arnett Clinic. The Number is 765-448-8000. They have 2 other wonderful doctors and 2 Nurse Practitioners that also work in the office. I empathize with you because I also have low progesterone, I actually take 400 mg of progesterone every night and it turned my life around. I had serious symptoms that went along with my low levels. My levels when first checked were 0.0, I wish you good luck.
March 6, 2011 - 9:48pmThis Comment
Hello Alison,
December 6, 2010 - 5:19amThis advice is wonderful! I am going to call the office today, its not too far from where I live and its definitely worth the drive to have some answers hopefully.
I am going to take your recommendation on seeing a dermatologist first to see if they can discover anything, then just go from there!
When you ask if my doctor's nurse is able to provide any references, I haven't asked, but I will give that a shot too.
Thanks again and I will keep you posted on my journey.
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Progesterone influences your mood and protects against several serious health problems. Together with estrogen, progesterone regulates your menstrual cycle. Estrogen stimulates the uterine lining to grow while progesterone ensures that it sheds during monthly periods. In female hormone replacement therapy, taking estrogen can increase your risk for uterine cancer unless you also take progesterone to protect against the potentially harmful buildup of tissue in the uterine lining.
If during menopause you begin to experience more painful periods, it could be a sign that your levels of the female hormone progesterone are too low. Low progesterone-to-estrogen ratios may in some cases be associated with a serious medical condition known as dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), which is characterized by heavy, erratic bleeding. http://www.premenstrualsyndromesupport.com/Female-Hormone.php
October 8, 2010 - 10:11amThis Comment
Yes, I will def. cont. fighting for my health and for this situation. I am going to another OB soon and I will insist they do a blood test or saliva test to get my levels. I am most interested in trying nautral progesterone cream if I need it. Thanks for your reply! It feel good to connect with other who have the same of similar issues
Stacy
July 11, 2010 - 11:24amThis Comment
Hi Stacy,
Go back to your physician because a simple blood test can find if you have a hormone imbalance. Your physician can also help you with all the symptoms that you are having. If what they have already given you makes you feel the way you do, you need to go back to your physician because there are other pills and so forth that will help if you indeed do have an imbalance. Can you keep us updated if thats the case.
July 11, 2010 - 9:49amThis Comment
Please help! I need some guidence on what I need to do to find out if I have low progestrone. I am 27- and started having issues about 3 years ago when I stopped taking BC pill. I went a year and a half without having a period and even though they come every month now after taking synthetic progestone given to me by my Dr. (one dose), I never feel good. I feel like I run a fevor all the time, I am always tired, exhausted- always need naps. I get headaches, nausia, painful ovulation. I never have energy and I never feel myself. I am so young and would love to have kids soon too. I have been doing a lot of research on my symptoms and have a sneaky suspicion its a hormone imballance- how do I go about finding out if I am right?
Stacy
July 11, 2010 - 9:35amThis Comment
you need to take natural bioidentical progesterone....I take mine in a 50mg capsule at bedtime......you need to play with doses....maybe have your doc prescribe 25mgs capsules..take it at bedtime and see how you feel for a week or so, if nothing, then take 50mgs at bedtime.......I like capsules better than creams...creams are wayyyy toooo strong for me.....I have heard that capsules affect neurotransmitter levels better......who knows though really!!!???
May 5, 2010 - 4:44pmThis Comment