Vaginal dryness can occur in women of all ages for various reasons, but it is primarily present in postmenopausal women. Natural hormones in a cream base can be used intravaginally and has been very successful in treating vaginal dryness and vulvar atrophy associated with aging. It is very important that natural progesterone be used with any form of estrogen. Estrogen without progesterone can cause endometrial and vaginal carcinomas. Natural hormones in a cream or oil base comes from Mexican yams which is technically a food product.
Natural hormones are simply an alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
This is a perfectly normal response and is nothing to cause alarm. The progesterone is simply causing the body to rid itself of excess stored estrogen, which can sometimes stimulate a uterine shedding-thus breakthrough bleeding. If this continues for longer than several months you should consult a physician. A woman who has the hirsute problem probably has PMS too. Natural progesterone is needed to effect proper hormonal balance.