Production of Progesterone Cream

Progesterone is a steroid hormone which in women is produced in the ovary at the time of ovulation which is also produced in small quantities by the adrenals. This hormone is given to women to treat premenopausal symptoms like irritability, hot flashes, depression, breast tenderness, mood swings, sleepless nights, headaches, weight gain, vaginal dryness, and fatigue.

Premenopause also referred to as perimenopause, is the period in a woman’s life which is before the onset of menopause, menopause is when a female’s menstrual cycle ceases permanently. The average age at which a woman starts to experience premenopausal symptoms is 45, but women as young as 25 and as old as 70 can also show signs of premenopause. The length of premenopause varies greatly in woman. When the level of progesterone in the body decreases, the level of oestrogen increases and when the oestrogen level is left unchecked, it results in prostrate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. To put the oestrogen level in check, progesterone needed in the body would have to be produced from the extracts of a wild yam which is found in Mexico, progesterone can also be produced from soy beans.

The wild yam and soy beans contain a hormone called phytoestrogen (phytoestrogen is a plant constituent with a structure similar to that of estrogen). The phytoestrogen is then synthesized in the laboratory into progesterone. The progesterone that is so synthesized is referred to as bioidentical hormone. Bioidentical hormone according to wikipedia is a layperson's term for the treatment of the hormone deficiencies caused by menopause using only molecules that are identical to the hormones found in the human body.

Importance of Progesterone

regularizes blood sugar levels
Natural anti-depressant
Helps use fat for energy and keep it off the hips
aids thyroid hormone action
Restores proper cell oxygen levels
boosts libido
stabilizes blood clotting
standardizes copper and zinc levels
Protects against breast cysts
boosts bone building
Helps in the prevention of breast cancer