Bioidentical progesterone cream refers to the use of a hormone in a cream form that is identical in molecular make up with the endogenous progesterone produced by the body. It is also called natural progesterone cream. The purpose of undergoing this therapy is to restore the lost functions of some organs due to the insufficiency of the hormones that regulate them. Progesterone is not only a hormone that signals body processes but is also a precursor of other hormones, and a decrease of its amount can also lead to inadequacy of its derivative hormones like estrogen and androgens. In short, itâ??s going to be hormone havoc when progesterone is lost completely.
The use of bioidentical progesterone cream applied topically is the preferred route of administering progesterone. Primarily because this hormone is a fat-soluble steroid and when taken orally is poorly absorbed. It is easy and convenient to use. Most manufacturers will require the product to be massaged until absorbed in areas of high fat concentration like the hands, belly, inner arms, neck, face, thighs, buttocks and breasts where it is easily absorbed and circulated. Follow labels and instructions indicated in the packaging for a more accurate application, dosage and frequency of use.
Some forms of manufactured progesterone especially those derived from plants may not require the prescription while some forms will require you to see your physician for a proper advice and guidance and prescription of the drug as well. The physician considers your overall condition before sending you to a hormonal therapy using bioidentical progesterone cream. But it must be noted that itâ??s not only the menopausal women who may be required with such therapy, in men, and other women may also undergo the therapy acutely or in long-term if they have any condition that will the treatment.
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