Progesterone Cream for Menopause – Does it Work, and is it Safe? Many women that are about to reach the age of menopause have heard about progesterone cream, and have heard about the good things it can do. In some cases the effect sound almost miraculous, so you may be wondering what it is all about – what is it, what does it do, and does it really work? And last but not least, is it safe? Here are the answers you are looking for. What is Progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone produced by your body, and it plays an important part when it comes to for example pregnancy. Furthermore, it supports your adrenal glands, thyroid and healthy blood sugar.
Why do You Need it? In the years before your menopause starts, the progesterone levels in your body will drop. So will your estrogen levels, but they will not drop as fast as the progesterone levels. The result of this is a hormonal imbalance in your body, and this can cause unpleasant symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, sore breats, bloating, irritability and headaches, and a number of other symptoms, but it can also cause more serious conditions like breast cancer in women (and prostate cancer in men).