OTC progesterone cream and thyroid

clarke · 04-01-2009, 04:38 AM

Hi,
Since having my thryoid removed and a RAI treatment, I have been having hot flashes. No period for the last year or so (had an endometrial ablation a couple of years back). Just a couple of days ago, I tried some OTC progesterone cream. I had it a from maybe 2 years ago when I was having period issues and GYN said, I could try it, it wouldn't hurt. If I remember then, it didn't help. Well, I have had 2 good nights sleep, no sweats. Whether exhaustion, progesterone or placebo effect, I want to keep it up. Anyway, now with the thyroid stuff, meds, etc, will OTC progesterone interfere? I have my endo appt and annual GYN appt scheduled in mid-May.

nonstickpam107 · 04-01-2009, 05:28 AM

You'll need Free T4 and Free T3, no exceptions now. It will bind the conversion and you'll probably have to have T3 upped, or both T4 and T3. Actually, it might work for a while and then you'll need some compounded stuff (it's more refined, no fillers, etc. and matched to your progesterone test results, call the pharmacies in your area, find which ones compound it and talk to the compounder, doesn't cost anything to get info

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Pam

04-01-2009, 04:38 AM	#1
clarke Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,229 Gallery: clarke	OTC progesterone cream and thyroid Hi, Since having my thryoid removed and a RAI treatment, I have been having hot flashes. No period for the last year or so (had an endometrial ablation a couple of years back). Just a couple of days ago, I tried some OTC progesterone cream. I had it a from maybe 2 years ago when I was having period issues and GYN said, I could try it, it wouldn't hurt. If I remember then, it didn't help. Well, I have had 2 good nights sleep, no sweats. Whether exhaustion, progesterone or placebo effect, I want to keep it up. Anyway, now with the thyroid stuff, meds, etc, will OTC progesterone interfere? I have my endo appt and annual GYN appt scheduled in mid-May. __________________ f/51 yo/ 5'7" Restart 1/4/10 155.5 LC since 12/29 1/11/10 153.0

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04-01-2009, 05:28 AM	#2
nonstickpam107 Thyroid Patient Advocate Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 15,109 Gallery: nonstickpam107 Stats: Just right for now, need to hit the gym more WOE: Started w/Atkins/Now BFFM Start Date: Nov. 23 2000	You'll need Free T4 and Free T3, no exceptions now. It will bind the conversion and you'll probably have to have T3 upped, or both T4 and T3. Actually, it might work for a while and then you'll need some compounded stuff (it's more refined, no fillers, etc. and matched to your progesterone test results, call the pharmacies in your area, find which ones compound it and talk to the compounder, doesn't cost anything to get info . Pam