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Progesterone Information Sheet
Progesterone is one of the primary sex hormones, but has many other important functions in the body. Ithelps to develop and maintain integrity of bones and ligaments, and improves the flexibility and pliancy ofskin. It improves libido (sex drive) and performance and improves quality of sleep (if these problems arerelated to hormonal insufficiency). Progesterone also maintains healthy vaginal lubrication and muscle tone,and improves memory retrieval and short-term memory problems when caused by hormonal insufficiency.
Lack of Estrogen and Progesterone increase risk of heart attack substantially, and result in three times the riskof osteoporosis. Unopposed estrogen replacement (that is, replacing estrogen without also replacingprogesterone) increases the risk of endometrial and uterine cancer, as well as a slight increase in the risk ofbreast cancer in women with a family history of breast cancer, Many of the irritability and PMS-like moodswings as well as bloating and water retention are alleviated with administration of progesterone. The same isNOT TRUE of the Progestins as a class, as they are not chemically identical to progesterone and can havelack of benefit or worsen a condition (such as heart disease) In men, progesterone is used in smaller doses to enhance prostate health, as they occupy DHT receptors andcan prevent DHT irritation of the prostate gland. They are also ant-inflammatory and reduce prostateswelling.
This medication comes in a tablet, capsule or cream, but typically I use either transdermal gels, applied tofatty areas, or a compounded or prescribed pill taken usually at night. Sublingual lozenges and tablets are alsoavailable.
For men, a transdermal cream is supplied for application to the scrotal area just below where the prostategland is.
Pill or capsule is taken orally once a day, either a.m. or p.m., or a sublingual lozenge or tablet. The sublingualform should be placed between the cheek and gum or under the tongue and allowed to dissolve withoutchewing. You should refrain from drinking any liquids for at least 15 minutes after lozenge or tablet iscompletely dissolved.
Some possible side effects include irritability nausea, breast tenderness or swelling. Sometimes breakthroughbleeding or irregular periods can occur, as well as depression or irritability. In the peri-menopausal state yourown hormones could be fluctuating up and down and contributing to the symptoms, and some fine tuningmight be required. If you have any questions or concerns about side effects after beginning progesteronereplacement, please contact your physician. Generally, though, people feel better, have less anxiety and sleepbetter too.
Skipping doses of progesterone can cause breakthrough bleeding in women. If you are currentlymenstruating, please note that dosages administered for hormone replacement are not intended to providecontraception protection and should not be used for that purpose, as they may be an insufficient dosage tosuppress ovulation.
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