I've always read that if you are still menstruating, that you should cycle on and off progesterone.
I'm 51, still have periods, and taking about 200mg progesterone every day (without cycling). My periods still come, and they've actually normalized.
QUESTION: If I'm still getting my period as usual while taking this much progesterone, could that be an indication that my estrogen is still high? (I don't know my levels and i dont have easy access to DIY blood work here in NJ).
By the way the reason I'm taking this amount of progesterone is that I have multiple uterine fibroids (my uterus is the size of a 5 month pregnancy). I've been struggling with hormonal issues for the last 5 years, with clear high estrogen symptoms including super heavy periods, breast growth, and weight gain (among others).
I'm also taking other stuff to inhibit/counter the estrogen, including e, thyroid, etc.
I'm 51, still have periods, and taking about 200mg progesterone every day (without cycling). My periods still come, and they've actually normalized.
QUESTION: If I'm still getting my period as usual while taking this much progesterone, could that be an indication that my estrogen is still high? (I don't know my levels and i dont have easy access to DIY blood work here in NJ).
By the way the reason I'm taking this amount of progesterone is that I have multiple uterine fibroids (my uterus is the size of a 5 month pregnancy). I've been struggling with hormonal issues for the last 5 years, with clear high estrogen symptoms including super heavy periods, breast growth, and weight gain (among others).
I'm also taking other stuff to inhibit/counter the estrogen, including e, thyroid, etc.