Can progesterone benefit me after a tubal ligation?

It certainly can. Largely because progesterone can oppose estrogen dominant symptoms such as PMS, pelvic congestion, bowel problems, mood swings, irritability, sleep disturbance, depression, generally all those disruptive health concerns associated with hormonal imbalance.

The reality, however, may be that the ovaries are becoming dysfunctional. Progesterone also helps modulate and balance the estrogen fluctuations and surges occurring as a result of ovarian failure due to the diminishes blood supply and tissue scarring around the ovaries.

However, the hormonal output from the ovaries is similar to that found typical to a woman in her late forties who is approaching menopause. This ultimately means you may need hormone replacement therapy.

It is advisable that you assess your estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA levels on a regular basis, particularly if progesterone alone is not resolving your symptoms. Some women may in fact require a little bit of natural estrogen and natural testosterone replacement therapy. It pays to check your levels with saliva assays and blood profile.

Because these post tubal ligation women can enter menopause earlier than nature intended, it is recommended you schedule yourself in for bone mineral density (BMD) test to assess the state of your bones. See if you are predisposed to osteoporosis.