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Posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2009, at 13:44:20
Well I'm on the micronized creams as the least expensive delivery system. If they are the same as climara, vivelle, promethium, evismist why are the patches FDA approved and creams not since pharmacists taught to compound as part of education and some compound as need specialized doses of other types of meds? Anyone else taking for antiaging? So far my good estrogen tested vis serum blood from 6.9 to ll8, FSH went from over l00 back down to 39.9. Progesterone was a bit high to begin with and remains at 39 with high range at this lab 37. But how come I feel no better? Don't yell which is uncivil anyway but I'm trying to understand and know a lot of you guys can answer my questions. Thanks Phillipa
Posted by bleauberry on June 24, 2009, at 15:11:48
In reply to Imput Biodentical Hormones Post Menapausal????, posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2009, at 13:44:20
I think no matter what you do, it will be a disappointing journey until you get back on the right antibiotics. Lyme is causing all your symptoms. You are swimming against the tide focusing on everything except Lyme. My opinion is that the highest priority in your case is to have the right antibiotic as your primary medicine. Everything else you take is secondary. Nothing is more important. The hormones will never ever work right no matter what you do as long as Lyme is allowed to roam freely. Put them in jail, put them in hibernation.
Posted by Ladyraven on June 24, 2009, at 20:14:48
In reply to Imput Biodentical Hormones Post Menapausal????, posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2009, at 13:44:20
> Well I'm on the micronized creams as the least expensive delivery system. If they are the same as climara, vivelle, promethium, evismist why are the patches FDA approved and creams not since pharmacists taught to compound as part of education and some compound as need specialized doses of other types of meds? >
The FDA approval process of some stuff versus others of the same type has to do with testing, proof of effectiveness, safety and so forth. If you look at the nature of the absorption and utilization of supplemental hormones, the conversion of what the body uses happens in the liver --- the FDA approved items state they are bioId until converted in the liver. I'm thinking ALL versions of {effective} hormones go thur the liver conversion process so the fact the bioId's are touted as being better for the body due to the structure of their molecules doesn't really mean much.
Of the females I've known to use hormone supplements, most found them most effective for the well documented physical symptoms of menopause. While that may help some feel better emotionally, I'm not sure if the emotional problems are longstanding, deeprooted and of a clinical diagnosible level I don't think their use alone is going to make any big impact.
As far as antiaging, I don't think supplementing hormones has turned out to be or will turn out to be any magic elixier. Our bodies --- organs and body processes age.
I would explore other avenues of treatment if it were me.
Posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2009, at 21:12:16
In reply to Re: Imput Biodentical Hormones Post Menapausal???? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 24, 2009, at 20:14:48
Menopause creates vasomotor conditions which for some to to hot flashes that nothing but hormones can control I still sweat at night room 67 degrees. The Horse stuff Never could tolerate. So during menopause one size fits all bios and they worked. Phillipa
Posted by Ladyraven on June 24, 2009, at 22:07:26
In reply to Re: Imput Biodentical Hormones Post Menapausal???? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 24, 2009, at 20:14:48
Based on your labs the plan you're on appears to be reacting in your body as it should yet you state you feel no better. Maybe enough time hasn't passed or maybe you aren't going to get the emotional improvement/balance you desire just from this course of action.
What's next in your plans?
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