Progesterone Deficit in Perimenopause

Adding estrogen during perimenopause is like throwing gasoline on a fire. If you are over

forty and feel like you are losing your mind, your doctor might hand you an estrogen

patch, but that is often the wrong move. You aren't actually low on estrogen

yet. You are having chaotic surges because your ovaries lost their brakes.

This causes bloating, breakouts, and severe mood swings. The real issue is

you are starving for progesterone. That is the calming hormone that helps you sleep and keeps

you sane. Don't add more estrogen until your period is gone for a full year.

You need balance, not an overdose.