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Taking estrogen and progesterone? So i'm 22, and have been taking estrogen since I was 14 (I started with Premarin and then switched to Estradiol) and I've never taken progesterone with it. My doctor bas said that I'll start progesterone when I get a cycle, but that hasn't happened yet so we just keep increasing my estrogen dose. I thought this was typical but it seems like other people start progesterone right away (even before they get a cycle) because of the cancer risk? Anyone have any experience with this?
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what’s ur condition? I have Swyer’s and have been on estradiol for like two years – I have gotten my cycle and haven’t added progesterone. personally I really trust my doctor and she hasn’t said anything about cancer risk (other than with the streak gonads which I had removed) but I also don’t know how different our situations are
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Edit: this is a pediatric endocrinologist, and i'm 22. I'm not sure why me switching to adult care has never been discussed, maybe its time for a switch
Hi, taking estrogen without progesterone can be dangerous and cause endometrial cancer, therefore it is recommended to combine pills containing estrogen and progesterone or alternatively pills containing only progesterone. I suggest that you consult with your doctor when you can add the progesterone, in order to protect yourself as well.
@Sophialo123 yeah that's what i thought, i mentioned it to my doctor and she said adding progesterone "isn't necessary" until i start having cycle. Weird, but i'm not a doctor so I don't know
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