One of his patients, age 82, who has been using natural progesterone cream for four years, has gained more than 40 percent new bone density, as proven by dualphoton absorptiometry. Dr. Lee has proven that osteoporosis not only is preventable , but in most cases is also reversible . Breast cancer and endometrial cancers occur in tissues sensitive to gondola hormones. Unopposed estrogen is the only known cause of endometrial cancer, though other factors may be involved. Estrogen, or at least one or more of the various estrogens, may contribute to breast cancer.
Progesterone balances the estrogen level in the body, thus lessening the risk.
Men over 45 can use natural progesterone. One benefit is an increase in the libido. Progesterone is the precursor of testosterone. Older men with rheumatoid arthritis have reported relief from pain and swelling after rubbing natural progesterone in a cream base on their joints. Jayne's Garden Copyright 2000-2001 Jayne's Garden Site Design by Web Adventures .