Progesterone, need it??

I had a TAH two weeks ago and started on vivelle dot.  My gyn says I dont need progesterone cream, but I am reading otherwise....Does anyone know if I can get it over the counter or does it require a RX??  Just wondering, because if I need it, I want it!   Thanks

[dolphin845]

you can get OTC creams - they just have less of a %.   I see an acupuncturist and he put me on a cream that is not RX compound and it's working.
He felt I was estrogen dominant.  I had a complete hysto. back in 84 and have only been on estrogen.  Vivelle dot .05mg.  Then I got anxiety - bad daily anxiety.  After adding the progesterone,  I'm seeing a big difference already - for the better.

[Cherie762]

Hi- My doctor told me that the latest school of thought is women need estrogen replacement only. He said this actually reduces breast cancer risks and tends to make heart healthier. the estrogen-progesterone combo is now thought to increase breast cancer risks and be unhealthy for the female heart.
I had my tubes and ovaries out last Thursday, and personally I plan on not taking any hormones unless I develop symptoms i can not deal with.
I am going to increase my calcium though, both with a supplement and in diet.My doctor says menopause medically induced or otherwise weakens your bones and i already have arthritis so it cant hurt.
as far as anxiety there are lots of things you can do, personally i take xanax only when i need it and it works for me. Exersise. meditation, chiropractors, threrapy work for others, so please don't think hormones is your only option. Middle age women seem to be very prone to anxiety and depression.
Feel better--God Bless,
Cherie762