by Karuna
Tube size: 2 oz (56.7g)
Progesterone, a hormone derived primarily from the corpus luteum and secondarily from the adrenal gland and the male testes, is a precursor hormone which can be converted, as required, into other steroid hormones such as DHEA, estrogen, androstenedione, testosterone, and cortisol.
Uses in menopause
Progesterone cream can improve your health and quality of life during menopause by:
- Treating hot flashes*
- Reducing vaginal dryness*
- Improving sleep and mood*
- Fighting fatigue*
- Preventing bone loss *
- Mitigating wrinkles, thinning skin, and dry skin*
- Combating weight gain*
- Improving sexual desire*
Uses in Pre/Perimenopause
Progesterone balances estrogen. In pre and perimenopause progesterone levels can decline, leaving estrogen dominance with all its symptoms (link here to hormone quiz). Progesterone cream can be used in this case to balance estrogen dominance.*
