However, when you take progesterone the estrogen receptors are resensitized to their original sensitivity. In other words, when you begin to take progesterone, you regain your original sensitivity to estrogen. The solution is to cut back on the dose of estrogen. He recommends stopping the estrogen dose altogether over a period of 3-4 months phasing out the dose of estrogen slowly. He maintains that women produce enough estrogen endogenously.
Fat cells produce estrogen.
In fact, a heavy set woman after menopause will produce more estrogen than a skinny woman before menopause. In summary, taking progesterone will resensitize the estrogen receptors so that your body becomes more sensitive to estrogen supplements or xenoestrogens. Cut out as much xenoestrogen intake as possible. The body's internal production of estrogen is more than sufficient.