Hi, I am 49 and perimenopausal with anxiety and depression so I am not on minivelle estrogen patch.075 and lexapro. Not on progesterone as I have still have my period (22-26 day cycle so I am still shedding my lining naturally). I really want to get my horomones under control so I don't have to be on Lexapro. I have an appointment with a Naturopathic doctor on Friday.
Can anyone share their experience? Did anyone have depression/anxiety and hormones helped? What type of hormones do you take?
i had a typo, i am on minivelle estrogen patch at .075.
Hi Erin I tried bio identical progesterone from about age 45-47 (I am 49 now).I found initially I felt great - less anxiety, more upbeat; and then after a while I started to get migraines mid and end of cycle, until I was getting about 9 a month. The more I used the cream, the more migraines I got. I weaned myself off it and use nothing now. I am no longer outgoing or cheerful and have become a bit reclusive, however I might get a migraine once every few months which is more manageable. However, from this forum, I have read posts from women who have been helped; and so you might as well give it a go. Best of luck x