It has also been shown that as many as two thirds of women taking estrogen develop uterine lining abnormalities. Also, evidence shows that estrogen can be associated with cancer of the bladder, pancreas, cervix, endometrium and brain. Fortunately, progesterone can stop it and even reverse already existing bone loss. In the earlier parts of the cycle and just before it begins, progesterone levels are usually low while estrogen levels are beginning to increase. Applying progesterone is one sure way of balancing out the estrogen dominance.
Numerous benefits can occur by using a progesterone cream during the month.
It is usually recommended to use it each day, except the days of menses. It is highly recommended. Due to faulty diets, decreased nutrients in our foods and the stress that we experience, most women have reduced levels of all hormones, but especially progesterone. Keep in mind that health problems arise from not only the estrogen itself, but from imbalance resulting from a deficiency in progesterone. This is the question most frequently asked of Dr. Lee during his more than 30 years of active clinical practice.