Restored Balance Product Q&A
For Progesterone Creams
How
do I apply natural progesterone cream? Natural progesterone (derived from the wild Mexican yam,
root and
soy) in a moisturizing cream can be applied to the face,
hands,
chest, abdomen, inner thighs, and in cases of
osteoporosis, to
the entire trabecular spine.
The cream is readily absorbed and leaves on trace after a
few minutes.
During absorption, the cream bypasses the liver and goes
to the
specific receptor sites where progesterone is needed. When
the
action is completed, residue then is excreted from the
body by
the liver so there are no toxic effects. Absorption rates
vary
from person to person as does the relative need for
progesterone.
How
do I know if I should use natural progesterone? If you have PMS symptoms. PMS symptoms are those symptoms
that
occur consistently a week or 10 days before the period and
stop
with or shortly thereafter.
If you have estrogen dominance symptoms. These symptoms
are water
retention, breast swelling, fibrocystic breast, uterine
fibroid,
mood swings, depression, craving for sweets, weight gain,
and fat
deposited at hips and thighs.
if you have menopausal symptoms. Estrogen continues to be
produced
from the fat in cells even after menopause; however,
progesterone
production virtually ends. Hot flashes are the most
prominent symptoms
of menopause.
Osteoporosis. Women over 50 years of age should use
natural progesterone
cream to prevent osteoporosis.
When
do I use natural progesterone cream? If you are still menstruating, use 1/2 teaspoon of cream
twice
a day after ovulation (which generally is 12-14 days from
the first
day of menstrual flow). You do not need natural
progesterone while
menstruating. However, if you experience menstrual cramps,
try
rubbing cream on your lower abdomen; or migraines, rub
cream on
the back of the neck.
If you have menopausal symptoms and are still
menstruating, use
1/2 teaspoon cream twice a day beginning with the 8th day
from
day one of menstruation onset until menstruation occurs.
If you have menopausal symptoms but are not menstruating,
have
osteoporosis, or for prevention of osteoporosis, use based
on the
calendar month. Start using 1/2 teaspoon twice per day
between
day 5-7 of each month. It is important to stop using the
cream
at least 5 days each month.
Please note: Everyone is different. Some women require
more progesterone
cream to help alleviate symptoms, while others can use
less. For
the first 3 months, use one 2 ounce jar per month. Then
try cutting
back on the amount of natural progesterone each month. If
symptoms
return, resume previous usage.
Should
natural progesterone be used during pregnancy? In his book, Premenstrual Syndrome and You, Dr. Neils H.
Lauerson,
M.D., from the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York,
states that
natural progesterone may be helpful to maintain pregnancy.
The
cream is not only safe for use during pregnancy, but
recommended.
It is suggested to be used from conception to delivery,
applied
primarily to abdomen, breast, low back, and upper thighs
(where
it will tend to prevent the skin from stretching).
For the first six months of pregnancy, use an average of
1/2 to
3/4 of a teaspoon of cream two to three times a day.
During the
last trimester, apply one teaspoon two or three times per
day.
Discontinue at delivery and resume again at a level of
twice per
day beginning one month after delivery. The cream is also
useful
for post-partum depression which many women experience
after childbirth.
Can young girls use natural progesterone cream?
The general health of girls between the ages of 9 and 13
can be
adversely affected by low estrogen levels. The parents of
daughters
in this age group should be aware of the symptoms
associated with
the onset of menarche -- such as emotional outbursts,
being irritable,
temperamental, and compulsive consumption of sweets.
For a year or more before the onset of menstruation, blood
calcium
levels are so low that young girls often develop the
described
symptoms which usually are accepted as normal behavior.
During
puberty, the maturing ovaries require calcium for estrogen
production
and cannot produce enough progesterone at this time, most
of the
symptoms mentioned above will be alleviated. Use of
natural progesterone
from the beginning of menarche through teenage years will
maintain
a high level of wellness with few or no PMS complaints.
What exactly is natural progesterone and how does it
differ from
a synthetic progesterone?
Natural progesterone, a cholesterol derivative, comes from
the
wild Mexican yam or soybean. It matches exactly the
chemical formulation
of the body's own progesterone.
Manufactures alter the chemical makeup of progesterone in
order
to create progestins. Progestins in their altered
molecular structure
may cause many side effects, such as birth defects or
abortion,
fluid retention, epilepsy, migraine, asthma, cardiac or
kidney
dysfunction, and depression.
Do
natural hormones help vaginal dryness? Vaginal dryness can occur in women of all ages for
various reasons,
but it is primarily present in post menopausal women.
Natural hormones
in a cream base can be used intra-vaginally and has been
very successful
in treating vaginal dryness and vulvae atrophy associated
with
aging.
Should
estrogen be used without natural progesterone? Definitely not. It is very important that natural
progesterone
be used with any form of estrogen. Estrogen without
progesterone
can cause endometrial and vaginal carcinomas. Estrogen
blocks thyroid
and causes water retention, and it can cause fibrocystic
breast
disease and even fibroid tumors and cysts in the ovary
area.
Do
I need a prescription for natural progesterone? No. Natural progesterone in a cream or oil base comes
from wild
Mexican yams and/or soybeans, which is technically a food
product.
I
am already taking hormones from my doctor. Why should I
switch? Natural hormones are simply an alternative to hormone
replacement
therapy. Synthetic progesterone (known as progestins) has
many
side effects, and synthetic estrogen can be dangerous to
your health,
especially if taken without progesterone. If someone is
taking
both a synthetic estrogen and progestins, a gradual step
may be
to back off on the synthetic estrogen (reduce estrogen by
one-half
and continue to reduce over 90 days until you've
discontinued use).
I
am post menopausal. Will I start menstruating again? Occasionally, upon beginning use of natural hormone
supplement,
a post menopausal woman could experience some breakthrough
bleeding,
or a "period". This is a perfectly normal response and
is nothing to cause alarm. The progesterone is simply
causing the
body to rid itself of excess stored estrogen which can
sometimes
stimulate a uterine shedding -- thus breakthrough
bleeding. If
this continues for longer then several months, you should
consult
a physician.
I
have facial hair, especially above my upper lip. What
causes this?
This is a condition called "hirsutism" (defined
as excessive growth of facial and body hair). It indicates
that
there is a hormone imbalance between estrogen,
testosterone (the
dominant male hormone), and progesterone. Progesterone
acts as
a regulator for the entire endocrine system. A woman who
has
the hirsute problem probably has PMS, too. Both menopausal
women
and menstruating women have reported that facial hair (and
body
hair) decreased or completely disappears after three to
six months
of regular application of creams twice a day. Natural
progesterone
is needed to effect proper hormonal balance.
Is
natural progesterone useful for hysterectomized,
oophorectomized,
or menopausal women?
Yes. Many women
experience
hot flashes following premenopausal hysterectomy,
oophorectomy
(complete removal of the ovaries), and in the beginning
of the
natural onset of menopause. The natural progesterone
cream is
reported to be effective for relieving hot flashes. Most
women
have reported a complete cessation of flashes within 3 to 8
weeks.
Is
natural progesterone indicated for osteoporosis?
Many medical "authorities" tell female
patients
that osteoporosis is inevitable if they live long enough. A
physician
in Mill Valley, California, Dr. John R. Lee, has proven
that
this often repeated statement is simply untrue.
The results of his ongoing clinical study of 68 women is
noteworthy.
All have experienced new bone density ranging from 5 to 40
percent
for women who have used natural progesterone cream from
six to
48 months. His results also indicated this therapy is
successful
even several decades after menopause.
One of his patients who is 82 years old has been using
natural
progesterone cream for four years and has a greater then
40 percent
new bone density as proven by dual photon absorptiometry.
Dr. Lee
has proven that osteoporosis is not only preventable, but
also
is reversible in most cases.
Can
I use natural progesterone if there is a family history of
breast
or uterine cancer?
Yes. In fact, it is
recommended.
Breast cancer and endometrial cancer are two cancers that
are related
in some way or other to gonadal hormones. They occur in
tissues
sensitive to these hormones. Unopposed estrogen is he only
known
cause of endometrial cancer, although there may be other
factors
involved. Estrogen, or at least one or more of the various
estrogens,
are thought to contribute to breast cancer.
Can
men use natural progesterone? Men 45 and over can use natural progesterone daily, and it
increases
the libido. Older men with rheumatoid arthritis have gotten
relief
from the pain and swelling after rubbing natural
progesterone in
a cream base on their joints. Although a very small number,
older
men have actually been diagnosed with osteporosis. In these
cases,
use of natural progesterone and a specific nutritional
regimen
is recommended as well.
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