Disfiguring cystic acne and HRT

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Hi, Bee.

I'm trying to understand the relationship between candida and

hormone replacement therapy. I think I understand that if candida

is in check that your hormones will balance themselves out.

But until then, I feel like I need some hormone replacement since my

polycystic ovaries and low progesterone are causing disfiguring

cystic acne to develop during the luteal phase which is leaving

severe acne depressions/scars on my face.

A year ago I had my face resurfaced and subsicion done to smooth out

acne scars from my younger years. Then 5 months later I started

having the worst cystic acne of my life. I was diagnosed with

Polycystic ovaries and low progesterone. I am 41. I believe that

my candida problem started 8 months before that when I took too many

antibiotics. I'm sure the candida has contributed to my hormone

imbalance; however, I did not learn about candida until 7 weeks

ago. My physician had prescribed some low-dose bio-identical

progesterone cream to rub on my forearms during days 12 thru 27 of

my cycle. It has stopped my hair from falling out, but the

disfiguring acne still occurs at the same time every month. My

physician wanted to give me a stronger dose of progesterone in pill

form instead of cream to help with the cystic acne.

So my questions are: Will taking HRT feed the candida? Will taking

HRT prevent me from eliminating the candida overgrowth?

(Having this disfiguring acne & developing new scars is taking its

toll on me psychologically. Taking all of the supplements &

following the diet has not changed my skin even though it has

improved other symptoms.)

Thanks for your help.