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Stories of Endometriosis Cures   Anecdotal Stories of Help For Endometriosis and Other Estrogen Dominant Diseases Dr. Lee claims that he has never had a case in using progesterone on fibrocystic breast disease that was not positive. Here are two vignettes. by Elizabeth Smith, M.D. Endometriosis much Improved with Progestelle over other Brands I just wanted to drop a note regarding the significant improvement in my condition after using Progestelle. I have had endometriosis for the last fifteen years. My symptoms were terrible. Severe pain, nausea, headaches, backache for two weeks out of every month. My hormones were so out of sync that I was having hot flashes at 35. I read a book by Doctor Lee about progesterone and I bought some from my local health food store. The cream helped a little but not enough to make my life normal. One day while web serfing I stumbled upon the Progestelle sight and read that many progesterone creams contained ingredients which could make my condition worse. I checked the cream I was using and it contained the ingredients mentioned so I decided to try Progestelle to see if it made a difference. The change happened within one month. The majority of my symptoms are now gone and my life is back to normal. I don't even take pain medication for cramps anymore. This product is truly wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone suffering from a hormone related condition. Sincerely, Taunya H. Endometriosis Improved - Operation Avoided! I was diagnosed with endometriosis in the summer of 2001 during laproscopy surgery. I have always had problems with my periods, especially the pain involved. I was given two choices of further treatment by the surgeon which was a hysterectomy or drugs. I was not willing to do either of these, so I never went back for my follow-up appointment. I then was on my own to search for an alternative to drugs and surgery. I read a lot and searched the internet. The information that was most beneficial to me was found on the internet at the website www.endo101.com. Before that I knew there was a missing link that I had just not discovered yet. I followed all of the advice on the website including throwing away all of my personal care products and using only those with no parabens (chemical estrogens) in them. This made a tremendous difference in my bout with the severe pain of endometriosis. Since I began to follow the guidelines presented, the severe pelvic pain that I had been experiencing off and on was completely gone and hasn't returned. I also use the progesterone product that can be purchased on the website. I was also diagnosed with low progesterone and high estrogen through a saliva test. It's amazing how many progesterone products contain parabens. This one does not. Using progesterone is very important in the healing process of this disease. I am now onto the next phase of getting my thyroid in balance as this problem usually goes hand in hand with endometriosis. I am very thankful to have found this website. I also appreciate the help that Dr. Eckhart has given me over the phone and through e-mails as well. I only wish more women knew about this information so that they could make an informed choice regarding treatment for endometriosis. Deb H. Arizona Daughter " On another occasion, I had consulted with an elderly lady about using natural progesterone for osteoporosis. In the course of our conversation, she asked about fibrocystic breasts. After doing so, I expressed surprise that she would be bothered by that problem because she had not used estrogen; at which point she said she planned to relay the information to her daughter in Arizona who was scheduled for bilateral mastectomies due to her severe fibrocystic breast problem. Six weeks later, after two cycles of natural progesterone, the daughter called me from Arizona and related that, much to her surgeon's surprise, the breast problem had cleared completely and surgery had been canceled." Feisty Lady "A feisty lady in her late '70's consulted with me about her advanced osteoporosis, having had several spinal compression fractures. She had previously avoided hormone therapy because of a long history of fibrocystic breasts prior to menopause. With natural progesterone applications, her BMD rose gratifyingly, her back pains disappeared, and she resumed normal activities such as hiking, boating, gardening, etc. Several years later, after I retired from active practice, she came under the care of a new doctor who convinced her that she should abandon progesterone and use estrogen instead. On reluctantly doing so, she soon developed painful fibrocystic breasts and her new doctor was now recommending bilateral mastectomy to avoid possible breast cancer. Upset at this turn of events, she called me to ask how she should respond to the doctor's advice. I told her to (1) immediately discontinue the estrogen and return to the progesterone that had done so well for her bones and had kept her breasts free of (2) obtain a mammogram to relieve her worry about breast cancer, and (3) tell the doctor he should have a bilateral orchiectomy to avoid possible prostate cancer. At this, she laughed heartily and promised to follow my advice completely. Back on natural progesterone, she has remained healthy and active to this date. I don't know if her doctor learned anything from the experience." Fibrocysts Gone! I'm a 33 yr old Hispanic female who 5 yrs ago had surgergy removing 2 fibrocysts that were causing me a lot of pain. My OB/GYN suggested I go this particular surgeon she recommended. The surgeon's recommendation was surgery to remove the fibrocysts. I now have a scar around my nipple that is a continuous reminder of the biggest mistake I have ever made due to lack of information and relying on physician's opinion. NEVER DID THEY MENTION THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU. Several months ago, another fibrocyst formed in the same breast I had surgery on. I must have cried for a week and was depressed knowing I would have to have surgery again because this cyst was bigger & more painful. I kept ignoring it until I said to myself, "there's got to be another way to get rid of this". So, I researched the Internet and read and read. I'm so thankful to have found everything I needed to know about fibrocysts on your web site as well as the remedy for getting rid of cysts. I have only used 1 bottle of progesterone oil & I am so happy to say that my fibrocyst is GONE. COMPLETLY GONE!! I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU, I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR RESEARCH AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AVOIDING EXTREME ESTROGEN USE. [email protected] has graciously offered to talk to anyone about progesterone and fibrocystic breasts. My Fibrocysts Have Improved Also, I want to say that since I started Progestelle in June (it is now Nov. 2001), the fibrocysts in my breasts have improved. Sometimes they flare up if I eat too much chocolate/caffeine/estrogenic herbs, etc., but they are slowly shrinking.  I also feel that my disthymia/irritability have improved.  I  haven't lost any weight yet <sigh> but my MD says that's usually the last  thing to correct.  Your web site has been so valuable to me.  I've also stopped using all lotions/cosmetics containing paraben, boy has *that* been challenging, but well worth it, as I had ovarian cancer in 1988 and want to improve my chances against breast cancer as much as possible.   Thank you for being part of my solution. PMS Improved I wanted to provide you with the results of my first month usage. All I can really say is that I am truly amazed that I have found a product that delivers what it claims. I have been afflicted with PMS for years and after a month of modified diet and product changes I feel I am on the road to recovery and a more quality life. If it gets better through continued usage I can only tell you I have never felt better in my menstrual life as I do now. Thank you for your research and product. I have passed my success to my family and friends who also may suffer from the many side effects of hormone imbalance and hopefully have offered them a drink of water.