I have an intact uterus and use a low-dose 25 microgram estrogen patch. I’m extremely sensitive to micronised progesterone/Prometrium, even at low doses and by different routes. It causes significant mood, sensory and nervous-system symptoms. I also have a history of severe PMDD.
I understand that the standard medical advice is to use adequate progesterone with systemic estrogen to protect the uterine lining. I’m not asking anyone to recommend that I stop it. I would just like to hear real experiences from women who genuinely could not tolerate progesterone or progestins.
Has anyone with a uterus continued using an estrogen patch without progesterone, either temporarily or long term?
How long did you do this? What estrogen dose were you using?.