Natural Gesterone Cream

PMS and Menopause Symptoms

Fatigue Feeling exhausted Waking tired Food Cravings Craving sweets, etc. Overeating Hypoglycemia Emotional Problems Depression Frequent anger & irritability Mood swings & nervousness Low Thyroid Function Cold hands and feet Weight gain Hair Problems Hair loss Dry, thinning hair Skin Problems Thinning of skin Dry, wrinkly skin Other Symptoms Hot flashes Headaches (migranes) Joint pain (arthritis) Back pain High blood pressure Asthma Vaginal dryness/atrophy Poor libido

Weight Gain Water retention Fat weight gain Feeling bloated Poor digestion Menstrual Problems Heavy or irregular periods Menstrual cramps Uterine fibroids Uterine/endometrial cancer Breast Problems Breast swelling Breast cysts Breast cancer Sleep Problems Insomnia Poor sleep quality Night sweats Osteoporosis Bone mineral loss Teeth problems Frequent Infections Frequent colds & flu Bladder infections Vaginal infections Memory Problems Poor memory & recall Poor concentration

Estrogen may become dominant due to:

1)  Exposure to xenoestrogens (toxic, foreign estrogens replace normal estrogen at receptor sites from exposure to plastics, petrochemicals, dental composites, cleaning agents, environmental chemicals, etc.)

2)  Birth control pills

3)  Hysterectomy (which commonly induces ovary dysfunction and atrophy then ovaries cannot produce progesterone)

4)  Use of synthetic or conjugated estrogen (such as Premarin)

5)  Premenopause (early follicle depletion resulting in failure to ovulate and thus, lowered progesterone levels long before menopause)

6)  Postmenopause (especially in overweight women, their body fat produces excess estrogen).

Progesterone: Master Precursor Hormone

Hormones are the messengers of control in a vast network of organ system commands in the body.  Progesterone, in addition to its own special hormonal effects, is a main player in the biosynthesis of many important hormones.   Progesterone is a "precursor" hormone.  This means that if the body has enough progesterone, it can be converted, as needed, into other steroid hormones, such as adrenal corticosteroids, estrogen, and testosterone.  For example, if your estrogen levels were too low, the body could convert some of the progesterone derived from a natural progesterone cream into the type of estrogen it needed.


Benefits Of Natural Progesterone

Natural (not synthetic) progesterone has many wonderful ancillary benefits:

• Helps in the use of body fat for energy
• Acts as a natural diuretic, decreasing salt arid fluid retention
• Acts as a natural anti-depressant, decreasing depression and headaches
• Restores libido
• Normalizes blood sugar levels
• Normalizes zinc and copper levels
• Helps prevent endorhetrial and breast cancer
• Helps reverse osteoporosis by stimulating osteoblast bone building activity
• Helps restore proper cell oxygen levels

Synthetic Progestins: Beware!

Synthetic progestins (e.g. Provera) are not only not protective, but may have many dangerous and undesirable side effects.  These include an increase in fluid retention and an increased risk of birth defects, epilepsy, migraines, asthma, heart and kidney dysfunction, menstrual irregularities, depression, acute allergic reactions, pulmonary embolism, weight increase, jaundice and hair loss.  Natural progesterone, by contrast, has no known side effects.  Many women become so symptomatic using synthetic progestins that they discontinue use on their own.   Dr. John Lee, M.D., Dr. Ray Peat, Dr. Lita Lee, and other researchers believe that the the majority of women can fare perfectly well with natural progesterone alone, without the potentially dangerous side effects of estrogen and synthetic progestins.


How To Use Natural Progesterone Cream

The cream can be massaged into any of the soft tissues of the body, such as the abdomen, inner arms, inner thighs, breasts, under the arms, low back, and face.  For immediate uptake, apply the cream on the outer vaginal lips.  Typically ¼ to 1 teaspoon is applied topically, one or two times daily for one to three weeks of each month.  Do not use the cream during menstrual period days.  Once menstruation occurs, stop usage.  You may resume use after the period is over.  As you first begin to use the cream, start with a smaller amount of the cream, gradually increasing the amount until you find a level that supports your body's needs the best.


Vaginal Application

If you are overweight, apply the cream to the thin skin areas of the body (i.e. ankles, wrists, low back or vaginally) for best absorption.  One doctor reported that the body fat on his larger female patients kept the progesterone from being absorbed adequately into their blood.  Applying the cream vaginally solved the problem.  Many women, thin or overweight, find applying the cream vaginally often works the best.


After Menopause

If menopause has occurred, you may use the cream every day indefinitely.  Some women discontinue the cream for a few days each month.  The cream may also be used during pregnancy.  Osteoporosis Dr. Lee's innovative research shows how natural progesterone cream can help to reverse osteoporosis.  In addition to the body areas listed above, the cream may be used along the entire spinal area once or twice daily.


If You Are Currently Taking Estrogen

Since progesterone enhances receptor sensitivity to estrogen, Dr. Lee recommends that postmenopausal women on estrogen (who want to get off it) can slowly reduce their estrogen over a period of time (1 to 3 months) while slowly increasing their use of natural progesterone.  He finds most women will be able to eventually eliminate the use of estrogen.  Please refer to Dr. Lee's book (listed below) for details.


If You Are Currently On Synthetic Progestins

For those wanting to get off progestins, Dr. Lee recommends tapering off the progestin gradually over several months.  Please refer to his book for details.


Understanding Natural Progesterone

Dr. Lee discusses the use of natural progesterone cream and how to use it depending on different hormonal imbalances.  He also discusses how various hormonal imbalances can result in osteoporosis, PMS, menopause, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, cervical dysplasia, etc.  Dr. Lee's book is a must for understanding how natural hormones can help women with these conditions regain their health and vigor.


For Men Too

Natural progesterone cream can also be a tremendous natural aid for men who have hormonal imbalances.  The natural progesterone can be converted into other steroid hormones, such as adrenal corticosteroids or testosterone.  A hormone profile can help determine if hormone imbalances are present.   For men, ½ to 1 teaspoon of the cream can be applied topically daily.  The cream can be massaged into the soft tissues of the body, such as the abdomen, inner arms, inner thighs, etc.

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