A few years ago when I started having symptoms of pre-menopause I asked my doctor if there was any option for me to help with the weight gain, night sweats and mood swings and she suggested synthetic HRT. When I told her I wasn't interested, due to the adverse side affects and higher chances of getting cancer, she said to wait it out or see a Naturopath. So I saw a Naturopath and after months of testing and supplements, I got on Progesterone through a compound pharmacy- which is a much better healthy option. Please do not take this right away from me or other women I know. I am able to pretty much skate by with minimal hot flashes and night sweats. It has saved my life- and kept my husband happy too!