I had an abdominal hysterectomy several years ago-including removal of the ovaries, which put me into immediate menopause. I did'nt want to do estrogen because my mom had breast cancer that was estrogen-fed. So, I tried the route of commercials bleating the wondrous benefits of soy/ black cohosh/wild yam,etc-.
NOTHING worked. I found progesterone cream at Wal-mart and since it said it was banned in California, I figured it's GOT to be good. Used it for years-worked wonderfully- NO hot flahes,agitation,etc. THEN they stopped carrying it. GREAT. So, I order some online at Amazon-fell for the bio-identical nonsense that wild yam WAS better for the body.
Maybe it's better for the body, but it DOES'NT work on menopause symptoms. I stopped using it,went back on Amazon- found this brand-NO wild yam,banned in Ca- GREAT !]
It is WONDERFUL. THEN, my ob-gyn wanted me to go on estrogen for a short time to prepare myself for surgery to repair what the hysterectomy failed at[supposedly estrogen strengthens ligaments]. I went off my progesterone and started the estrogen. Within DAYS, my hot flashes were back, along with agitation,sleeplessness and RAVENOUS hunger. I called the Dr. and said sorry-I'm going back on progesterone. Within days, I was feeling normal. And ladies, don't let anyone tell you it's all in your head. We KNOW our bodies. Wer'e NOT stupid.
Hope this review helps.
NOTHING worked. I found progesterone cream at Wal-mart and since it said it was banned in California, I figured it's GOT to be good. Used it for years-worked wonderfully- NO hot flahes,agitation,etc. THEN they stopped carrying it. GREAT. So, I order some online at Amazon-fell for the bio-identical nonsense that wild yam WAS better for the body.
Maybe it's better for the body, but it DOES'NT work on menopause symptoms. I stopped using it,went back on Amazon- found this brand-NO wild yam,banned in Ca- GREAT !]
It is WONDERFUL. THEN, my ob-gyn wanted me to go on estrogen for a short time to prepare myself for surgery to repair what the hysterectomy failed at[supposedly estrogen strengthens ligaments]. I went off my progesterone and started the estrogen. Within DAYS, my hot flashes were back, along with agitation,sleeplessness and RAVENOUS hunger. I called the Dr. and said sorry-I'm going back on progesterone. Within days, I was feeling normal. And ladies, don't let anyone tell you it's all in your head. We KNOW our bodies. Wer'e NOT stupid.
Hope this review helps.