> Forgot to mention that Dr. Gillespie doesn't think much of most saliva
> tests -- some she likes but not all.  Do not be put off by this -- try to
> glean other info from her free website section that may be of use to you.
> Interesting that you had NO rise in your progesterone levels from natural
> progesterone use -- Dr. G is of the mindset that natural progesterone
cream
> won't raise low progesterone levels either.  Interesting.. because I've
> read all the anectodal success stories to the contrary after Dr. Lee's
book
> advocating progeserone cream came out. Your experience seems to echo her
> views.   Anyway, I don't agree with every aspect of her diet theories for
> example, but have found other info on her site very helpful and especially
> the one on one questions I've had answered by her.  I like her blunt, no-
> nonsense approach as well.  Good luck and let me know your age (I'm not
> obsessed, but the forum will ask me if I end up posting your question for
> you).
>

I am 38. I just sent another email as well.

Oddly enough, after the hyst my progesterone was too high but I was using
progesterone cream as well as 500 mg of Vitex a day.