I knew that hormones needed to be in balance. Without access to anything greater than the Emerta cream I knew I was hitting a road block. My symptoms were becoming more intense and I saw my body changing before my very eyes. I was in need of estrogen and testosterone along with my progesterone to bring me to an even level.
I found Suzanne Somers "The Sexy Years" http://www.suzannesomers.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=531
Many women have turned to Ms. Somers when searching a way to age gracefully. Through her years of trial and error she has found a path to health that is very impressive. That she has used herself as the "tester" makes her information even more credible. I recommend this book. I read it from cover to cover and then delved into the internet to expand my knowledge of BHRT. The amount of information is overwhelming--some sites are only health professionals trying to get on the bandwagon of this expanding market. I wanted to hear from real users. How they were responding to the formulas so I knew what to expect.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
In The Beginning...
Like many women the mid to late forties was hard for me. How did I go from someone who was healthy, working out, and feeling in charge of my life--- to scrambling around to save my female "parts". My periods were heavy, I was seriously anemic, and my energy just wasn't there anymore.
In 1999 my doctor discovered a thyroid nodule and diagnosed me with a hypothyroid. Although she read my thyroid levels as low, she did not offer me medication. I didn't know any better and thought it was just something I "had".That same year I ended up in the emergency room with extreme pain in my abdomen. Let's ad uterine fibroids to the mix and their sister HEAVY BLEEDING and cousin ANEMIA. I felt yucky. But as a woman...I just kept on keeping on with no idea that I could feel better.
It took until 2004 when another woman with the same thyroid issue told me her story before I knew I could get relief with thyroid medication!! A week after I starting taking my script the lights went on and I felt awake for they first time in years. My levels became normal--but my thyroid nodule just keep growing. And, I kept on bleeding.
When I turned 48 years old I finally said THIS IS ENOUGH! I was desperate and went to my doctor to see how this bleeding could be stopped. She suggested birth control or a hysterectomy. I didn't want either of those options and decided to take control of my own health.
I spent hours in the bookstore and online. I discovered Emerta Progesterone cream. A natural form of bio-identical hormone that could be purchased at Whole Foods and other health food stores. You did not need a prescription for this cream and I was desperate to try anything that could offer a glimmer of hope. IT WORKED. Along with Chaste Berry (Vitex), iron supplements and B12. I found relief!
After one year of applying the Progesterone cream I was feeling great. My weight was under-control. I stopped bleeding, I was no longer anemic, and I my uterine fibroids felt like they went down. I was a new person. FOR A WHILE.
In 1999 my doctor discovered a thyroid nodule and diagnosed me with a hypothyroid. Although she read my thyroid levels as low, she did not offer me medication. I didn't know any better and thought it was just something I "had".That same year I ended up in the emergency room with extreme pain in my abdomen. Let's ad uterine fibroids to the mix and their sister HEAVY BLEEDING and cousin ANEMIA. I felt yucky. But as a woman...I just kept on keeping on with no idea that I could feel better.
It took until 2004 when another woman with the same thyroid issue told me her story before I knew I could get relief with thyroid medication!! A week after I starting taking my script the lights went on and I felt awake for they first time in years. My levels became normal--but my thyroid nodule just keep growing. And, I kept on bleeding.
When I turned 48 years old I finally said THIS IS ENOUGH! I was desperate and went to my doctor to see how this bleeding could be stopped. She suggested birth control or a hysterectomy. I didn't want either of those options and decided to take control of my own health.
I spent hours in the bookstore and online. I discovered Emerta Progesterone cream. A natural form of bio-identical hormone that could be purchased at Whole Foods and other health food stores. You did not need a prescription for this cream and I was desperate to try anything that could offer a glimmer of hope. IT WORKED. Along with Chaste Berry (Vitex), iron supplements and B12. I found relief!
After one year of applying the Progesterone cream I was feeling great. My weight was under-control. I stopped bleeding, I was no longer anemic, and I my uterine fibroids felt like they went down. I was a new person. FOR A WHILE.
My Experience With Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Hi Ladies:
I created this blog to share my personal experience with women who are considering trying this form of natural hormone replacement. I studied everything I could for over a year before I made the plunge into the BHRT journey. It was a big decision. I really have to thank Suzanne Somers--like most women who have been introduced to BHRT. She opens the door to the path of enlightenment to graceful aging. But that is not why I started the journey. It was out of fear. This is my story.
I hope to hear from you and your experiences too. Forming a discussion group can empower us as women to take charge of our health and our ageing process. The tools are before us and we should us the beauty of nature and science in their balanced dance.
Let's explore.....
Kimberly
I created this blog to share my personal experience with women who are considering trying this form of natural hormone replacement. I studied everything I could for over a year before I made the plunge into the BHRT journey. It was a big decision. I really have to thank Suzanne Somers--like most women who have been introduced to BHRT. She opens the door to the path of enlightenment to graceful aging. But that is not why I started the journey. It was out of fear. This is my story.
I hope to hear from you and your experiences too. Forming a discussion group can empower us as women to take charge of our health and our ageing process. The tools are before us and we should us the beauty of nature and science in their balanced dance.
Let's explore.....
Kimberly
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