All I've ever read on menopausal symptoms never mention what I've
been going through. I've had hot flashes on and off for over five
years, completely on for the past two and a half. My worst symptoms
are nearly identical to what I suffered for years in PMS: some back
pain, a low heaviness, headaches (though not as bad as years ago), a
lethargy, and worst of all some low cramping that brings on frequent
bowel movements. So I'm wondering if progesterone (I'm talking over
the counter stuff like a progesterone cream) would be more helpful to
me rather than estrogen-driven products. Anyone have similar symptoms?