Patients are aware that they cannot leave their health care solely in the hands of the doctor. Progesterone is one of two primary hormones produced by the female body. When a woman's monthly cycle is functioning correctly, oestrogen is the dominant hormone during the first two weeks after the start of her menstrual cycle. In response to ovulation, oestrogen levels drop and progesterone levels rise and assume dominance for the final two weeks of the month. When progesterone levels drop the next menstrual cycle begins in about 48 hours.
Progesterone is used by the body for the production of oestrogen and cortisone.
Animals in industrialized countries, especially the U.S., are routinely fed synthetic hormones and eat grain and grasses that are laden with pesticides. These synthetic compounds are concentrated in the fat of the meat and dairy products sold commercially. Additionally, synthetic hormones sold by prescription and a wide variety of petrochemical compounds are also consumed by women. When progesterone levels fail to reach the normal 20 - 25 mg. Because progesterone is the biological precursor for the production of oestrogen, it is the natural choice for menopausal women as well as for pre-menopausal women to enjoy optimum health.