WYSIWYG, stress will be reduced for me after we get the interview for permanent resident status adjustment over with. We've been waiting for that for two and a half years. We aren't really able to settle into any kind of "normal" lifestyle until that's finished.

Cailleach2001, progestogen does not behave in the body in the same way as natural USP grade progesterone cream. I know, because I've tried both. My body can't tolerate progestogen, but I find that I feel much better when I use the natural progesterone cream. In fact, I would have completely lost my mind a long time ago if I hadn't started using it. I would want to see research using the actual natural USP grade progesterone (topically applied) before I would stop using it, rather than research that was done using progestogen.

I don't expect that the steps I'm taking now will necessarily produce the best results. But if they make me feel better than I was feeling for the time being, that's good enough for me. And if they do actually produce real results in the long run, that will be icing on the cake.

SRS, I'm familiar with Dr. Northrup from seeing her on Public Television over a period of several years. I agree with some of the things she says, but not all of it.

Thanks for the input everyone.