Progress Your Health Podcast

Michelle’s Question: Hi, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!  In March 2022 at 42 years old, I had a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy because of stage 4 endometriosis, grapefruit-sized fibroids, ovarian cysts, and my left ovary adhered to my colon.   I was immediately put on an estradiol patch.  I was recovering and doing well until the beginning of June.  Then I started having hot flashes, 24/7 anxiety, insomnia, and not feeling well every day.   Since March, my dosage has gone from .25, .5, .75, and 1 mg.  But I saw no improvement in my symptoms and have said this was the worse summer of my life.   I am debilitated by it.  After much research, I decided to try bio-identical creams that have estriol, estradiol, progesterone, pregnenolone, and DHEA.   Even though I no longer have a uterus, I know that my body is used to having these hormones and am hoping they help me get through this surgical menopause and be able to function again.  Is this a combo hormone protocol y