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I’ve been on continuous progesterone for almost a year now. 42F, perimenopause. My sleep is much better (but not fixed), I’m not spotting a week leading up to my period and my moods feel so much more stable.

However, I’m still getting some 3/4am wakings, some loss of volume in face, and it looks like my fat distribution has shifted (suddenly got a tummy, despite no change on the scale or in my good diet and consistent exercise). Has adding in estrogen helped these things?

I had my consult for a potential ablation or hysterectomy due to being over this heavy/frequent bleeding part of my life. After a pelvic ultrasound, my OBGYM said I’m a great candidate for a Novasure ablation. She’s booking about 9-12 months out for the procedure.

She mentioned that taking Naproxen (Aleve) is really great at reducing bleeding and the wrap-around cramps. She said to start with the lowest dose possible twice a day for the first 2-3 days of bleeding. Has anyone tried this?!

I am sick of bleeding all of the time. I’m worried an IUD will cause more endless bleeding instead of stopping it. My OB places an IUD during the ablation procedure. After reading about ablations, I’m worried if post-ablation syndrome leading to hysterectomy if more common than I’m being led to believe.

If you had a mole on your face shaved by a dermatologist for cosmetic reasons, did it grow back? What did you do for aftercare to reduce scaring?

Did starting estrogen help the skin on your face? I’m almost 42 and I’ve noticed some changes (loss of volume, droop, etc.). I’ve been on progesterone for over a year (yay for sleeping again), but have some topical estrogen cream (estrogel?) that I’ve been scared to start. Have you noticed a change in your skin?

I’m losing some volume and I don’t know if I should go some gentle filler. I know I’ll end up with it eventually and I’ve been thinking about it for many years. I have an injector who I trust and have been using Botox with much love for many years. I don’t know why I’m hesitant. I like my face and don’t want to “change” it…

I’ve only lost 4 pounds and have had 3 shots. I got my period (very unexpectedly) the day after my first shot. It lasted longer than usual. Got my period again 4 days later. Ozempic is the only thing that’s changed.

Taking 200mg continuous micronized progesterone. I would like to start Ozempic. Did you notice side effects or changes with your progesterone?

This isn’t a question about weight or weight loss.

Did anyone notice any changes regarding how their oral micronized progesterone worked after staring a GL1P?