Progesterone Deficiency
One of the most important of the sex hormones in your body is progesterone, often called the hormone of pregnancy because it helps the fetus to survive during pregnancy. Progesterone is produced in the ovaries of women and the testicles of men. Men and women also manufacture progesterone in the adrenal glands.
If you are a woman, as you approach your late 30s and early 40s, progesterone levels decline and estrogen levels rise and can leave you in a state of estrogen dominance. The delicate balance of estrogen and progesterone is upset and can cause numerous health problems. A deficiency of progesterone can lead to the following symptoms:
PMS
Night sweats
Sleep problems
Weight gain
Low libido
Miscarriage
Painful swollen breasts
Infertility
Anxiety and stress
Water retention
Pain in the abdomen
Low thyroid
Headaches
Aggression
Tearfulness
Low bone density
Very heavy periods
Bioidentical hormones – especially progesterone if estrogen levels are high can resolve all of these symptoms.
Progesterone levels are tested by either a saliva hormone test or a blood test for hormone levels on the 21st day of your cycle.
Progesterone is not the same as progestin. Neither is it beneficial to use the progesterone or wild yam creams that you can buy in a health store. These creams consist of phytoestrogens which might increase the hormones that your body produces, but they do not replace lost hormones. Progestin is synthetic and will produce all kinds of unwanted side effects such as water retention, nausea, jaundice, depression and insomnia and make your symptoms worse. Progesterone, supplied by a compounding pharmacy is bio-identical to the progesterone that is produced by your body.
Through the use of bioidentical progesterone, you will experience better moods, improved sleep, a higher libido, protection against cystic breasts, loss of weight, improved thyroid function, normalized blood sugar levels, increased energy, endurance and stamina.
Natural progesterone will balance your symptoms of estrogen dominance because there must be a balance between estrogen and progesterone levels in your body. Only a qualified bioidentical doctor can prescribe bioidentical hormones and they can be obtained from a compounding pharmacy. They can also be bought in the United States over the counter or online. Remember, you must never use estrogen alone because this can be very dangerous to your health. You must use it with progesterone cream which will counteract against the unwanted side effects of estrogen dominance. Progesterone (Bioidentical) creme from Natural Radiance comes in a 2 % Creme Jar is soy-free, paraben free and unscented. It is also in a 4 oz pump bottle. Order it directly online from Amazon and have it delivered safely and securely to your door.
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