YES!! Please, please talk to your doctor about trying bioidentical progesterone.

After my hysterectomy (I kept one ovary), I was told I didn’t need any hormone support either — and I believed it. But soon after, I became extremely anxious, depressed, and even suicidal at times. Instead of addressing my hormones, I was put on psychiatric medications. For nearly 20 years, I struggled, thinking this was just my “new normal.”

Finally, I decided to advocate for myself. My doctor (reluctantly) agreed to prescribe an estrogen patch and bioidentical progesterone — and the difference was night and day. I hadn’t felt so clear-headed or slept so deeply since before my hysterectomy.

As women, our hormones do so much more than just regulate reproduction. The myth that "no uterus means no need for progesterone" really frustrates me. That reasoning only applies to preventing uterine lining buildup. Progesterone also calms the brain, helps balance estrogen, supports mood stability, and aids sleep. Honestly, I wish someone had told me all this years ago.

Looking at your labs — your estradiol looks decent, and your FSH is not yet in the menopausal range, but that very low progesterone could definitely be part of the emotional turbulence you’re feeling. You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.

Wishing you clarity, peace, and a doctor who listens. You deserve to feel like you again. 💛