u/EarlyInside45

What's going on at Cornerstone now--new owner and menu changes? Seems like some hostilities are brewing 😬

Several years ago, I (58 y-o, 6-or-so years post) had post-menopausal bleeding for a few days, so I got an ultrasound that showed slight thickening of the uterine lining, so I had a biopsy, which was normal. Now I've been having bleeding for 6 or so weeks. It started after a couple weeks of constipation, so I thought it might be to do with straining, but it's gotten heavier since then, and the constipation went away. I have reached out to my PCP a few times and got an ultrasound, which appeared normal, so she suggested I see a gynecologist if I'm still having issues. I am, and it's not showing signs of stopping at all. It's not heavy bleeding, mainly only see it when I wipe, and it's red-red and there's some clotting. The soonest I can get in is a over a month from now, so I'm going to feel nervous until that time. What other things could it be besides uterine cancer? I use .05 Estradiol patch and 200 mg micronized Progesterone.

I'm curious what everyone is using hot HRT and at what doses. I'm currently using .05 Estradiol patch and 200 mg Progesterone and am wondering if I should up my dose.

My 19-year-old son is asking me to find him some skincare products. He has minor allover acne/clogged pores, but he's afraid to use much in case a product irritates his seb derm. Any product suggestions that might treat both? Currently, he is only doing a two-step cleanse with mild K-beauty oil cleanser/foaming cleanser.

I've been using HRT for about a year now (estradiol patch/progesterone capsule). I've been prescribed 200 mg daily progesterone from the start and a low dose of E, and a couple of months ago moved up to .05 patch because my brain fog was coming back at .0375 (still on 200 P). I felt fine for a few weeks, then my energy level started dropping. I've been going to the gym, and I found I don't have the stamina to work out as usual, and I have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. I've also been having constipation, and last week started having some vaginal bleeding when straining (I went to the doctor yesterday, and she is having me set up an ultrasound), and now I'm feeling depression looming in the background. Every doctor I see seems pretty clueless about HRT, and they won't prescribe testosterone. I recently had routine blood work, and everything was normal (I did not test for iron/ferratin or hormones). Could it be that I need to titer up again? Or down? Does this sound familiar to anyone. I hate to stop using HRT--my sister has Alzheimer's and osteoporosis, and I'm trying to avoid them, plus I felt so much better on it. After the ultrasound I will ask for more bloodwork for this lack of energy, including minerals and thyroid.

I just sent a message asking for testosterone, and my doc responded that I'll need a Zoom appointment. Basically, Progesterone (200 mg micronized) is making me sluggish, and I'm hearing T helps protect the brain. I also use a .5 Estradiol patch. Any suggestions on how to ask for it and what to ask for? Would gel be best? I don't think she's up to date on HRT info. She really pushed back against giving me E+P and first gave me Premarin. I had to ask a different doc for the Estradiol, etc.