Why use natural progesterone rather than a progestin as prescribed by most doctors?
A. The body does not recognize a synthetic progestin such as Provera in the same way it does natural progesterone. As a result the body is unable to manufacture other hormones from synthetic progestin. Also natural progesterone does not produce the undesirable side effects that synthetic progestins do, when taken in the recommended amounts. Q. Why should I use a natural progesterone cream rather than a pill? A. Progesterone is better absorbed through the skin than by pills or capsules. Approximately 80% to 90% of the oral dose is lost through processing by the liver. Q. What does transdermal mean? A. Transdermal simply means through the skin. Q. What does liposomal mean? A. Liposomal technology encapsulates the active ingredients, thus protecting them. This allows for deeper penetration into the skin and enhanced absorption resulting in a sustained, gradual release of ingredients. Q. How much progesterone cream should I use? A. In his book*, Dr. Lee suggests 1/8 teaspoon up to 1/2 teas
