Who here is taking Saw Palmetto, L-theanine and/or L-Glutamine? I want to know if anyone has experienced side effects when starting them, what effects and how long they lasted. I have a sensitive stomach and I’m leery to try. Thanks

I just had my 1st appointment today with a clinic to re-establish care (haven’t been seen by them in a few years) before I could see the menopause specialist. I was just expecting to do a basic visit and not get a chance to talk much about my symptoms or anything. Well… the NP I saw was so awesome and had even prepared before my appointment by talking to the specialist, got info on the labs she orders, had my blood drawn and wrote a prescription for me for progesterone per the specialist’s recommendation! I’m just blown away and so relieved! I will still make an appointment with the specialist to talk about my labs and see what direction I need to take going forward. I’m very blessed to have an amazing community online through my local clinic that I was able to ask for recommendations. Turns out my clinic has a specialist! I cannot express what a relief today has been. So please, please don’t give up and don’t be afraid to ask friends and family for recommendations in your area. Use Facebook to crowdsource for info!

I don’t know who here was commenting on my thread of one of Kaylyn’s post regarding having these red, hard acne-like cysts. Well I currently am down to having 2 neon the size of my nostril and one on my left upper arm. I had recently changed from Lume shower gel to Dove antibacterial shower gel almost 2 weeks ago and they have shrunk in size. Mine weren’t that large to begin with but they are definitely smaller and the one I had on my leg which I have had since 2014 is almost gone. Just wanted to pass along this info in case anyone wanted something to help improve. It also helps prevent menopausal body odor. I’m a massage therapist so I need to smell fresh and clean and I do, all day long (I still use Lume deodorant).

Hey everyone! 41 yrs young. Mom of 2 preteen boys. Coming up on my 18 yr wedding anniversary. Really struggling with the beginnings of perimenopause and trying not to loose my mind or myself in the process. Pretty sure peri started for me around 39 or 40. Happy to be here!

Hi. I’m from North Dakota. My husband and I are small grain farmers. One day I found Elevate MD and have been very interested since. I never knew all the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause so information has been great. I go to a functional doctor and she ordered a Dutch test. I revealed my hormonal issues. I can’t wait to start feeling better.