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Name: Denise
Question:
I have just been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. For several years I've been on triest and a progesterone cream due to vaginal atrophy. I guess there was an imbalance! If I stop taking the estrogen, is there a good chance my fibroids will shrink. My pharmacist tells me the progesterone alone can help me with the vaginal atrophy and I probably wasn't getting enough. And here I thought I was doing the right thing. Was there any way I could have known there was estrogen dominance building up?
Answer:
Denisee, The only way to tell would have been to test your hormone levels on a yearly basis via saliva or blood testing. You may not be in estrogen dominance, but may only have needed a higher dose of progesterone. You could possibly have solved the vaginal atrophy with our vaginal estrogen cream and a little testosterone. Thanks, Pete Hueseman, R.Ph., P.D. 10 years Power Surge's Menopause, Hormone, Pharmaceutical Consultant Ph. 1.800.728.0288 or 314.727.8787 Fax. 1.800.458.9182 or 314.727.2830 E.mail Pete Hueseman Read more about Bioidentical Hormones Bellevue Pharmacy Patient Empowerment Program Read Pete's last guest transcript Information provided by Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, PD, and the Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions staff of pharmacists is not intended as a substitute for a visit to and examination by your own personal health care practitioner. Please read our disclaimer.