How to Taper Off Your Synthetic Estrogen
- It
is recommended that you taper off your
estrogen over a 3-6 month period.
- If
you are on estrogen and you begin to
use Oasis Serene, you
should cut your dose in half the first
month, cut it again the second month,
then again the third month. Example: If
you take one pill (estrogen) every
day, the first month you should take
one pill every other day. The second
month, take one pill every third day. The
third month, take one pill every
fourth day.
- You
may choose to taper of your estrogen
over six months. If so, take one pill
every other day for two months, one pill
every third day for two months and
one pill every fourth day for two months (If
using a patch, substitute it above).
- If
taking a synthetic progestin (Provera,
etc.), discontinue it when you start
using Oasis Serene. Provera is
the synthetic form of natural (bioidentical)
progesterone
and is taken up by the same receptor
sites. The synthetic will overpower
the natural.
- If
you are on a combination pill of estrogen
and progestin (PremPro; PremPhase
(etc.), you need to get a prescription
for an estrogen only pill to use during
your tapering process.
- Never
go cold turkey off your estrogen. Always
taper off according to the
recommended regimen.
- When
you have tapered off your estrogen over
a three-month period, you may choose
to test your hormone levels through
a saliva test. Most women do not need
supplemental estrogen, however, a small
percentage of women do need estrogen
supplementation. Women still produce
estrogen after menopause according
to Dr. Jerrilynn C. Prior. There is
a 40-60% reduction in the amount produced. After
menopause, estrogen is produced in the
fat and muscle cells.
- According
to Dr. John Lee, as you reduce your
dependence on the synthetic estrogen,
you will be making your own by using
natural (bioidentical) progesterone. This
will take
some time. If hot flashes are still
occurring, you may want to try using
a plant form of estrogen. These are
called phytoestrogens. They can give
you the benefits of the estrogen hormone
without raising your levels. These
types of products are available in most
local health food stores. If you
have a history of breast or reproductive
cancers, check with your healthcare
provider before taking any type of
estrogen.
IF YOU HAVE SEVERE SYMPTOMS WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU START
OUT WITH OASIS SERENE PLUS FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS.
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