Using the cream balances the effects of estrogen on the uterus, so that the lining won't thicken too much. This means a woman's chance of getting a condition that's the forerunner to uterine cancer is lessened, says a study presented this week at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I've always believed that it would work, and now this is our second study to show that natural progesterone cream does work. Miracles not withstanding, not everyone shares the excitement.
Progesterone is a female hormone made by the ovaries during the second half of each menstrual cycle.
As a woman ages, her levels of both progesterone and estrogen decline sharply, inviting a host of symptoms, including hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings and fatigue. Estrogen therapy can help, but if given without progesterone, the risks increase for uterine and breast cancer. For many women the answer has been synthetic progesterone paired with estrogen, a combination commonly used in hormone replacement therapies today. But the side effects can be a big drawback. I call synthetic progesterone the Drug Women Love To Hate.