Lara Briden's Forum

Is it true that there are no studies proving the efficacy of Bioidentical mP4 to protect the uterine lining from hypertrophy when used for Menopausal Hormone Therapy in conjunction with topical bioidentical oestrogen?

If these studies do indeed exist, please would you share the links.
Thanks

Thank you for your informative Blog ' Does Birth Control Cause Weight Gain?' Please would you explain the mechanism of action whereby oral mP4 increases appetite and reduces insulin sensitivity? And how, despite these two related side effects, mP4 can promote 'good metabolic health'? I'm a bit confu...

Thanks very much Lara.
Sorry, I only jut saw your reply now!
Would love to know whether Dr Prior's paper has come out yet?

Thanks Lara
The reason I ruled out PCOS is because, besides not having any other PCOS symptoms other than high Androgens, I presumed her high androgens were caused by the OCP....?

After reading Lara's Blog # 6 on insulin resistance, I came across an article that mentioned the fact that higher levels of progesterone in the Luteal Phase decrease insulin sensitivity. https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/six-ways-metabolic-health-impacts-womens-health?utm_source=drip&utm_medium=...

25yr female with high DHEAs, high free Testosterone levels and severe acne. No PCOS or prolactin issues. Her E2 and P4 levels are all normal for 7 days post ovulation. I think it might have stemmed from being on the OCP, but has been off the OCP for over 2yrs now. She's been taking Mag glycinate, Zi...

24yr F with HA. Since the last 12 months has improved her diet immensely, but she still hasn't had any sign of periods/ovulation/cycling. U/sound scans show many ovarian follicles. Blood results show normal FSH, LH, Prolactin, TFT, but very low Oestradiol and Progesterone. I've been giving her Vitex...

39F regular, ovulatory cycles, but sub-fertility with low E2 levels, vaginismus, vaginitis - intercourse is difficult. Has tried Estradot for 3 months in the past, which helps vaginismus (intercourse), but still unsuccessful fertility-wise. I'd love to give her herbs, but I doubt she'll get the same...