 Progesterone (Transmist) stimulates bone-building and thus helps protect against osteoporosis
Progesterone is a steroid hormone made by the corpus luteum of the ovary at ovulation, and in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands. Progesterone is manufactured in the body from the steroid hormone pregnenolone, and is a precursor to most of the other steroid hormones, including cortisol, androstenedione, the estrogens and testosterone.
In a normally cycling female, the corpus luteum produces 20 to 30 mg of progesterone daily during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Women often use progesterone cream in the menopause, especially to "counter-weight" hormone replacement therapy, (HRT- estrogen therapy). Unfortunately many physicians who prescribe HRT forget about progesterone! When they do prescribe progesterone, it is often the alien progesterone derived from horse urine and discovered in the 1920's! It is now easy and relatively cheap to synthesize natural human progesterone, and this progesterone is just that- natural progesterone, that precisely mimics the human molecule.
Clinical studies show that whilst estrogen levels drop dramatically during menopause, they level out afterward and the body continues to produce estrogen, (albeit in much smaller quantities). But whilst progesterone levels decline less rapidly, they continue to decline until in later life, the body often produces next to no progesterone.
Progesterone is needed in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women for many reasons, but one of its most important roles is to balance or oppose the effects of estrogen. Unopposed estrogen creates a strong risk for breast cancer and reproductive cancers.
Estrogen levels drop only 40-60% at menopause, which is just enough to stop the menstrual cycle. But progesterone levels may drop to near zero in some women. Because progesterone is the precursor to so many other steroid hormones, its use can greatly enhance overall hormone balance after menopause. Progesterone also stimulates bone-building and thus helps protect against osteoporosis.
These positive attributes of natural progesterone have been detailed by John R. Lee, MD in his books: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause.
Other effects from Progesterone
Maintains secretory endometrium
Protects against breast fibrocysts
Helps use fat for energy
Natural diuretic
Natural anti-depressant & calms anxiety
Prevents cyclical migraines
Promotes normal sleep patterns
Facilitates thyroid hormone function
Helps normalize blood sugar levels
Normalizes blood clotting
Helps restores normal libido
Normalizes zinc and copper levels
Restores proper cell oxygen levels
Prevents endometrial cancer
Helps prevent breast cancer
Decreases risk of prostate cancer
Stimulates new bone formation
Improves vascular tone
Prevents autoimmune diseases
Increases sensitivity of estrogen receptors
Prevents coronary artery spasm and
atherosclerotic plaque.
Dosage: Usually between 12mg and 24mg.
Safety: Progesterone can be applied to the neck, upper chest, breasts, behind knees, inner arms or inner thighs, the site should be rotated daily.
Pre-menopausal women would start the treatment on day 12 of the menopause and stop on day 25, repeating the cycle the following month. Menopausal women would use for 21 days and discontinue usage for 7-days until the following month.
Persons taking prescription medication should consult a physician before using this product. Long-term use of this product should be supervised and monitored by a health care professional.
Disclaimer: This product and its statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. The above information is provided under the supplying company's terms and conditions and should not replace the advice of your personal physician.
Restrictions: This product is not available for shipment to the EU
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