Natpro (Natural Progesterone Cream) (2 oz)

Most women never really consider the implication of their hormones on their overall state of health.

BUT, the symptoms of low hormone levels in women are many. Some of these symptoms are so commonplace that we've come to accept them as 'normal.' NORMAL - is alive, vibrant and energetic.

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance:

Accelerated aging

Allergy symptoms such as; asthma, hives, rashes, sinus congestion

Arthritis

Anxiety, nervousness and irrational fear (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Autoimmune disorders such as; Lupus erythematosis, thyroiditis and possibly Sjogren's disease

Back-ache – particularly pre-menstrual back ache (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Bloating (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Blood clots during menstruation (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Breast cancer

Breast tenderness (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Brittle nails

Brown spots on the back of the hands

Cervical dysplasia

Cold hands and feet as a symptom of thyroid dysfunction

Copper excess

Constipation

Cracked heels

Cramps (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Cravings, binges and eating disorders (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Cystitis

Dark rings under the eyes

Decreased sex drive

Depression, anxiety or agitation (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Dry eyes

Early onset of menstruation

Endometrial (uterine) cancer

Fat gain, especially around the abdomen, hips, and thighs (commonly accepted, but unnecessary

PMS symptoms)

Fatigue

Fibrocystic breasts

Fibromyalgia

Foggy thinking (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Gallbladder disease

Hair loss

Headaches

Hot flushes and night sweats

Hypoglycemia

Increased blood clotting (increasing risk of strokes)

Infertility

Irregular menstrual periods

Irritability (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Insomnia

Low blood sugar

Magnesium deficiency

Memory loss

Migraines

Miscarriages

Mood swings (commonly accepted, but unnecessary PMS symptoms)

Osteoporosis

Panic attacks

PMS

Polycystic ovaries

Post-natal depression

Pre-menopausal bone loss

Prostate cancer

Sluggish metabolism

Thyroid dysfunction mimicking hypothyroidism

Uterine cancer

Uterine fibroids

Vaginal dryness

Varicose veins

Weight gain

Water retention

These symptoms are usually the result of low progesterone levels and excess estrogen levels.

1000's of women are finding relief by using a usp natural progesterone cream like Natpro. Natural progesterone creams are natural, raise the progesterone levels and provide balance and relief from these undesirable symptoms of low progesterone.

Progesterone therapy has been practiced for over 50 years in the treatment of a wide variety of symptoms and diseases that are hormonally related. During this time no adverse side affects have been reported. Some people have benefited from it continuously for over 30 years. There is no evidence to suggest it is possible to overdose using progesterone therapy.

Hormones are chemical messengers and can only work once inside the nucleus of a cell. To get into the nucleus the hormone needs a carrier which is called a receptor. Receptors are very specific, they will only transport the hormone for which they are made. Progesterone receptors will not transport the synthetic progestogens into the cell nor will they transport progesterone itself if there is adrenalin in the blood.

The level of progesterone varies in women from approximately 5mg per day in the first half of the monthly cycle up to 50 mg per day in the second half. During pregnancy the placenta produces up to 40 times the highest amount made when not pregnant. Men make from 5 to 15mg per day on a continuous basis.

Here's an important word of caution... Tests to find the level of progesterone in the blood of women are generally of little value for a number of reasons... the ovary secretes progesterone in small spurts and the amount can vary within half an hour low levels have been found in women who are not ovulating if adrenalin is present or the blood sugar is too low even high levels of progesterone cannot be used after a large meal the level of progesterone drops the level drops during the long nights experienced in northern latitudes progestogens contained in the Pill or HRT lower the level of progesterone Progesterone therapy is usually administered in a cream or oil base, which means that it will be carried in the blood on a red blood cell membrane. Often tests only check the plasma which would show up little or no progesterone.

So what can you do for reliable results? Saliva tests are generally more reliable. However, if you are a woman and if a blood test is your only option then make sure this is done during the 5 to 10 days before your next period. This is to check whether ovulation has occurred, as the level should then be at its highest point.

Progesterone therapy can be administered in many forms... transdermal creams varying from under 1% to 10% in strength, which are an effective, slow release form sublingual oil or tablets, giving a quick release so not suitable for long term use injections, very effective at treating emergencies such as epileptic, migraine or asthmatic attacks, but not for long term use suppositories, again a fast release form so not suitable for long term use orally administered capsules, which are ineffective, as up to 90% is destroyed by the digestive system and the liver before reaching the receptor sites

Transdermal creams are the most commonly used form of progesterone therapy for a number of reasons, ease of use, cost effectiveness, can be used over a long term, and direct benefit to the skin, making the use of other moisturizers unnecessary.

Initially progesterone therapy will make the body more sensitive to the oestrogen present. This is because progesterone activates the oestrogen receptors so making oestrogen the dominant hormone which makes many women feel worse.

With progesterone therapy progesterone gradually becomes the dominant hormone and symptoms begin to ease. Some women never experience estrogen dominance, in others it can take several days, whilst in others it can last longer. Much depends on the amount of excess oestrogen that is present. Men never experience oestrogen dominance when first using progesterone. Conversely supplemental oestrogen can initially make us feel better. The reason for this is oestrogen activates the progesterone receptors so making progesterone the dominant hormone, but it wears off as oestrogen becomes the dominant hormone. This is one of the reasons so many women keep changing their HRT script. There are some women who do not suffer any adverse affects, but the risks of using HRT or the contraceptive pill for any length of time are not worth it.

Estrogen dominance is characterized by any of the following symptoms... nausea mild depression bruising dizziness headaches aches and pains hot flushes migraines bloating/weight gain due to water retention constipation tiredness breast tenderness spotting a period which comes either early or later than usual skin problems hypoglycaemia

Important Note: If you are on HRT and wish to discontinue it, the gentlest course is to taper off taking the pills/patches/inserts over a period of 2-6 months. Adjust the tapering off period according to the severity of previous symptoms and how long the HRT was taken. Please consult your physician before going off of any HRT therapy.*

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