Part 5 of Commonly asked questions about Progesterone Cream

Can I Combine My Birth Control Pills With Progesterone Cream?

It is not recommended to combine the two. Birth control pills contain synthetic progestins. Synthetic progestins mimic natural progesterone. Unlike natural progesterone, progestins have side effects. Birth control pills when taken over a period of time do have side effects.

Can natural progesterone help with fibrocystic breast and endometriosis?

Fibrocystic breast condition is when most women have some lumps in their breasts which
sometimes cause discomfort in one or both breasts. The abbreviation is FCC which is an acronym derived from FibroCystic breast Condition. This condition is very common and it is benign (it is non cancerous) which affects women between the ages of 30 and 50 and becomes less of a problem after menopause. FCC varies greatly in women, which can be mild or severe and it occurs just before a woman’s menstrual cycle begins. Some of the symptoms are pain which could be mild or severe, lumps and swollen or tender breasts. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue from the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. When this tissue "sheds" during a menstrual cycle, blood and tissue collects in the abdomen.

Do Women Who Have Had Hysterectomy Or Are Post Menopausal Still Produce Hormones?

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (womb). If it is done through the abdomen, it is called an abdominal hysterectomy. If it is done through the vagina, it is called a vaginal hysterectomy; hysterectomy is also referred to as instant menopause. This operation is also performed with a laparoscope. Laparoscopy is a surgical method performed through the making of very small incisions in the abdomen, using specialized instruments. A woman’s body still produces about 40% of estrogen it was producing before menopause or hysterectomy was performed even though the ovaries have been removed but in the case of progesterone its production is greatly reduced. The symptoms a woman experiences are basically due to the low level of progesterone. Women who are menopausal or who have under gone hysterectomy then to become aware of the benefits associated with the use of natural progesterone a lot quicker than those who are still menstruating.