Hi there,

I am nearly 46 and in the same boat. Just started getting the painful cystic Acne again, and period arriving very 3 weeks. So I know how you feel, and I sympathise..
This all has to be due to oestrogen dominance, although why exactly oestrogen dominance occurs in each individual is difficult to say, but it does exist, and I'm not sure if supplementing with progesterone cream will work.

The only thing that trully worked for me was taking a herbal tincture, the Acne cleared up and my endometriosis did not trouble me either for about 8 months. I was given the ingredients for the tincture or so I thought. HOwever, when I had the next lot of tincture prepared, it was different,and had a different effect. I don't know what combination of herbs helped me...

However I do know through experience that Chamilerium Luetum (can't spell name)(False unicorn root), actually does work, helps to regulate periods, it is a helpful herb as it lowers oestrogen levels. The bloating and fluid retention disappear.

The Bitter herbs are excellent also, and I fairly certain that dandelion root is a good liver cleanser and helps with acne,yarrow is another good herb.

There are so many herbs to choose from though, however the above 3 have helped me..

I am going to see a new herbalist..so I am hopeful of repeating previous sucess, I think herbal medicine (prescribed by a qualified herbalist) is excellent...

Presently I am back on 2 lots of Antibiotics ...enough said.

I hope this offers help...good luck with sorting things out...I know what you are going through..


Best wishes