Return to Eden USP Progesterone Cream for Osteoporosis Symptoms.
 

 Osteoporosis is defined as a progressive disease of excessive bone loss and decreased bone density that is the most common metabolic bone disorder in the United States. It causes an increased risk of bone fractures that can be painful, debilitating and life threatening. Two of the best methods to accurately determine degree of bone loss in osteoporosis are the serial dual photon absorptiometry (DPA) and the dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). These tests measure bone density very precisely and are relatively low in cost and emit minimal radiation. It is suggested that if possible you have one of these tests done before you begin applying natural progesterone cream to establish a base line from which to measure changes in bone density. Subsequent tests can be performed at six months or one-year intervals so you and your physician can monitor bone growth; however, testing is not mandatory to begin using the cream.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Preserve natural progesterone cream is best absorbed on thin skin. Natural progesterone cream absorbs into the skin to the fatty layer then it is transferred into the bloodstream. Apply Preserve natural USP progesterone cream to the neck, hands, breasts, chest, inner arms, inner legs, abdomen and feet until absorbed. Remember to rotate sites when applying natural progesterone cream. If you apply progesterone cream to your chest in the morning, for instance, apply progesterone cream to your feet in the evening. Before applying natural progesterone cream to your face, perform a patch test by applying a small amount of progesterone cream to a small area on the side of your face to check for sensitivity reactions. Your face is the most sensitive skin area on your body.

WHEN TO APPLY AND HOW MUCH TO APPLY:

• For mild osteoporosis or for prevention of osteoporosis, use up to one teaspoon Preserve natural progesterone cream applied twice per day for three weeks per month.

• If you have severe osteoporosis or have experienced fractures, use up to one teaspoon Preserve natural progesterone cream applied twice per day for three weeks per month.

• It is important to take a week off from natural progesterone cream per month to avoid dulling of your receptor sites. Your results should be better when using the natural progesterone cream three weeks on and one week off.

See separate progesterone cream application instructions if you have:

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HOW TO TAPER OFF SYNTHETIC ESTROGEN:

• Never go cold-turkey off your estrogen. Always taper off according to the recommended It is recommended that you taper off your estrogen over a 3 to 6 month period. If you are on estrogen and you begin to use Preserve natural progesterone cream, you should cut your dose in half the first month, cut it again the second month then again the third month. Example: If you take one pill (estrogen) every day, the first month you should take one pill every other day. The second month, take one pill every third day. The third month, take one pill every fourth day.

• You may choose to taper of your estrogen over six months. If so, take one pill every other day for two months, one pill every third day for two months and one pill every fourth day for two months. (If using a patch, substitute it above.)

• If taking a synthetic progestin (Provera, etc.), discontinue it when you start using Preserve natural progesterone cream. Provera is the synthetic form of natural progesterone and is taken up by the same receptor sites. The synthetic progesterone will overpower the natural progesterone.

• If you are on a combination pill of estrogen and progestin (PremPro; PremPhase etc.), you need to get a prescription for an estrogen only pill to use during your tapering process.

• When you have tapered off your estrogen over a three-month period, you may choose to test your hormone levels through a saliva test.
   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Natural progesterone cream is not suggested for birth control. Progesterone cream can suppress ovulation if used prior to ovulation time. Progesterone cream can enhance conception if used starting on the first day of ovulation. If you are using the birth control pill, it is recommended that you use natural progesterone cream seven days prior to your period. You may get some relief of your PMS but women not on the pill obtain the best results.

• Although there have been no reports of significant side effects or health problems associated with natural progesterone cream, we encourage you to find a trusted health care provider to work with you as you use natural progesterone cream.  There have been reports of incidental spotting, which may be associated with progesterone cream use. This is usually temporary. A physician should always
  check any persistent spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Because some PMS and Menopausal symptoms may indicate other conditions, please be sure to consult a health care provider if you ever experience headaches or progressive symptoms.
  Natural progesterone cream can potentially INCREASE THYROID ACTIVITY.

• If you are taking thyroid supplements, you should consult your health care provider and consider lowering the amount of thyroid supplementation you use.

• DOSAGE MAY VARY PER INDIVIDUAL. A woman typically produces 20 to 40 mg of progesterone per day in her ovaries during the luteal phase of her cycle. During pregnancy, the production of progesterone is taken over by the placenta. A
  woman in her third trimester of pregnancy produces up to 400 mg of progesterone per day.

• For vaginal dryness, you may apply part of your dosage of progesterone cream intra-vaginally.

•  For migraines, headaches or night sweats, you may use a dab of progesterone cream every 15 minutes for an hour.
   

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