Metta Progesterone Cream

How Do I Use Natural Progesterone Cream?

Progesterone in the form a Moisturizing Cream can be applied to the face, neck, chest, inner arms, palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet. Metta Brand Naturals™ Progesterone Cream can be applied to the same capillary beds for as long as needed. The cream is readily absorbed and leaves no trace after a few minutes. During absorption, the progesterone bypasses the liver and goes directly to the specific receptor sites.

Please Note: Everyone is different. Some women require more progesterone cream to help alleviate symptoms, while others may use less for the same result. For the first 3 months, use one 2 oz. jar per month. Next it may be beneficial to cut back on the amount of natural progesterone each month until estrogen dominant symptoms occur. Then one may return to the previous dosage used without symptoms.

For Women & Men Alike

Metta Brand Naturals™ Progesterone Cream is used to aid and balance the body’s natural state. This has been achieved by using an avocado base, which is designed for those with chronically dry skin. Progesterone facilitates your own body's natural hormones, which is essential to good health and wellbeing. Additional benefits may address the following:

When Do I Use Natural Progesterone Cream?

According to Dr. John R. Lee use 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon two times per day for the following:

PMS: Start applying cream 12 days after the first day of your period and continue through day 26 or 28 (depending on length of cycle).

PreMenopause: Start applying cream 8 days after the first day of your period and use through day 26 or 28.

Irregular Periods: Start applying cream 10 days after first day of your period and stop on day 28. If your period begins before day 28, discontinue use. Start counting to day 10 and resume use and stop on day 28. It may take 3 to 6 months to regulate the cycle.

Hysterectomies, Menopause, or Post menopause and Osteoperosis: Use 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon two times a day for 25 consecutive days. Stop for five days and resume use. Repeat monthly.

Men: Use 1/8 teaspoon two times per day. Usage can be continuous without interruption.

What exactly is Metta Brand Naturals™ Progesterone Cream, and how does it differ from synthetic progesterone?

Natural progesterone is derived from diosgenin obtained from organic tubers (Mexican Wild Yams). Through laboratory process, diosgenin is synthesized into the progesterone molecule that is identical to progesterone in the body. Pharmaceutical manufacturers on the other hand, alter the chemical makeup of progesterone in order to create synthetic progestins. These progestins produced by pharmaceutical manufacturers are altered on a molecular level, whereby their structures are no longer natural to the body, and may cause many bad side effects.

Can Natural Progesterone Help With Fibrocystic Breasts?

According to Dr. John R. Lee, fibrocystic breasts are merely a sign of estrogen dominance, or relatively high estrogen levels and low progesterone levels. Therefore, using more naturally physiological doses of progesterone may eliminate fibrocystic breasts in a few months.

Can I use Natural Progesterone If There Is Family History Of Breast Or Uterine Cancer?

Dr. Lee does in fact recommend it in his books on menopause, pre-menopause and breast cancer. Breast cancer and endometrial cancer are two cancers that are related to gonadal hormones (estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone). Cancer occur in tissues sensitive to these gonadal hormones. Unopposed estrogen is the only known cause of endometrial cancer, though there may be other factors involved. Unopposed estrogens are also thought to contribute to breast cancer.

I Am Already Taking Hormones From My Doctor, Why Should I Switch To Natural Progesterone?

Dr. Lee mentions in his books that natural hormones are simply an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Synthetic progesterone, known as progestins, have many side effects and synthetic estrogen may be dangerous to your health, especially if taken without natural progesterone. If someone is taking estrogen (HRT), a gradual step is to start natural progesterone cream and gradually reduce the estrogen dose. Reduce estrogen by one half every month for three months then discontinue use of estrogen.

**If you are using birth control pills or injections, it is important that you discontinue use when you start on natural progesterone.

I'm Postmenopausal, Will I Start Menstruating Again If I Use Natural Hormones?

Occasionally, upon beginning use of natural hormone supplementation, a postmenopausal woman could experience some breakthrough bleeding or a "period." This is a perfectly normal response and is nothing to cause alarm. The progesterone is simply causing the body to rid itself of excess stored estrogen, which can sometimes stimulate a uterine shedding, thus break through bleeding. It may take 3 to 6 months to regulate your cycle.

I Have Facial Hair; Especially Above My Upper Lip That Requires Shaving Occasionally, What Causes This?

This is a condition called "Hirsutism,” which is defined as an excessive growth of facial and body hair. It indicates that there is an hormonal imbalance between estrogen, testosterone (the dominant male hormone) and progesterone. Progesterone acts as a regulator for the entire endocrine system. A woman who has the hirsute problem probably has PMS, too. Both menopausal and menstruating women have reported that facial hair (and body hair) decreased or completely disappeared after three to six months of regular application of cream as previously described. Natural progesterone is needed to effect proper hormonal balance.

Is Natural Progesterone Useful After a Hysterectomy And For Menopausal Women?

Many women experience hot flashes following a pre-menopausal hysterectomy, and in the beginning of the natural onset of menopause. Natural progesterone may be effective for relieving hot flashes. Many women have reported a complete cessation of flashes within 3 to 8 weeks.

Is Natural Progesterone Indicated For Osteoporosis?

Many medical authorities tell female patients who are post-menopausal that osteoporosis is inevitable. John R. Lee MD, has proven this often repeated statement is simply untrue. The results of his ongoing clinical study with women are noteworthy. Patients have experienced new bone density ranging from 5 to 40 percent for women who have used natural progesterone cream for duration of between 6 to 48 months. His results also indicated this therapy is successful even several decades after menopause. One of his elderly patients has been using natural progesterone for many years and now has greater than 50 percent new bone density as proven by dualphoton absorptiometry. Dr. Lee has found that osteoporosis may be prevented or reversible in many cases.

Do Natural Hormones Help Vaginal Dryness?

Vaginal dryness can occur in women of all ages for various reasons, but it is primarily present in postmenopausal women. Natural hormones in the form of a cream base can be used intra vaginally and has been very successful in treating vaginal dryness and vulvar atrophy associated with aging.

Are there any other benefits of Natural Progesterone use?

Additional benefits for women include: improved brain function, diminished muscular aches and pains, improvement of skin problems including acne, seborrhea, rosacea, psoriasis and keratoses, and improved sleep pattern.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS OF NATURAL PROGESTERONE: NONE

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (PROVERA):
An abbreviated list from the 1998 Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)Side effects may include:

• Acne, anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction), blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding (between menstrual periods), breast tenderness or sudden or excessive flow of milk, cervical erosion or changes in secretions, depression, excessive growth of hair, fever, fluid retention, hair loss, headache, hives, insomnia, itching, lack of menstruation, menstrual flow changes, spotting, nausea, rash, skin discoloration, sleepiness, weight gain or loss, yellowed eyes and skin.
• Provera may cause some degree of fluid retention.
• Provera may mask the onset of menopause.
• Provera may make you depressed, especially if you have suffered from depression in the past.
• If you are diabetic, Provera could make your diabetes worse; your doctor will want to watch you closely while you are taking this drug.
• There is some concern that Provera, like birth control pills, may increase your risk for a blood clot in a vein.
• Tell your doctor right away if you lose some or all of your vision or you start seeing double.
• You should not take Provera during pregnancy.
• Provera appears in breast milk. If you are a new mother, you may need to choose between taking Provera and breastfeeding your baby.
• Cancer of the breast or genital organs
• Liver disease or a liver condition
• A dead fetus still in the uterus
• Undiagnosed bleeding from the vagina
• Do not take Provera during your first 4 months of pregnancy. Doctors now believe that this treatment is not only ineffective, but also potentially harmful to the baby.
• Do not take Provera if you have, or have ever developed blood clots.
• Rise in blood pressure, headache, dizziness, nervousness, fatigue
• Changes in sex drive, hirsutism and loss of scalp hair, decrease in T3 uptake values
• Premenstrual-like syndrome, changes in appetite
• Cystitis-like syndrome (urinary tract infections)
• Erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, hemorrahagic eruption, itching

• Purified Water
• Natural Glycerin- Used as a moisturizer and humectant to replace moisture in the skin.
• Simulgel - A plant-based thickener used to give the cream its consistency and smoothness.
• Vitamin E - Considered the most important oil, soluble antioxidant and free radical scavenger. As a moisturizer, vitamin E is well absorbed through the skin and derived from alfalfa and wheat.
• Coconut Oil - A clear liquid that is used to dissolve and deliver active ingredients. It spreads well and has a soft non-greasy feel.
• Natural Progesterone - Derived from the Mexican Wild Yam Root. The sterols are processed through several fermentation steps to yield the progesterone, which is identical to progesterone produced by the human body. Metta Brand Naturals™ Progesterone Cream contains 960mg of Natural Progesterone per 2 oz. Jar.
• Aloe Vera - has softening, healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its moisturizing
• ability is its most widely recognized characteristic. Aloe Vera penetrates the skin, supplying moisture directly to the tissue.
• Grapefruit Seed Extract- is a natural food grade preservative.
• Vitamin A Vitamin Palmitate - is known as a skin "normalizer," and acts as an anti-keratinizing agent which helps the skin stay soft and plump. Clinical studies with Vitamin A Palmitate indicate a significant change in collagen, DNA, skin thickness and elasticity. Vitamin A Palmitate's stability is superior to that of Retinol, or animal derived Vitamin A.
• Saw Palmetto Berries - are rich in nutrients that can nourish the endocrine (glandular) and reproductive system of the body. Historically these berries have shown the ability to increase and equalize breast size for women and act as a mild aphrodisiac.
• Cramp Bark- contains the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium, which are needed for the muscular, nervous and urinary systems of the body. Historically Cramp Bark has been known for its beneficial, relaxing, and sedative effects for the body.
• Sarsaparilla- contains vitamins A, B-complex, C, and D. Also the minerals iron, manganese, sodium, silicon, sulfur, copper, zinc, and iodine. Sasaparilla was originally brought to Europe in the 15th century by Spanish explorers and used as a blood purifyer. Sarsaparilla helps to support the immune and digestive systems of the body. The popular history of Sarsaparilla includes the use of this herb for skin inflammations.
• Carrot Oil- used since the sixteenth century for skin problems due to its believed cleansing, nourishing properties. This carotene rich emollient has been used historically for skin conditions, irritations, skin rashes and wrinkles.
• Lemon Grass Oil- is an astringent and tonic distilled from the leaves of the lemon grasses.

John R. Lee, M.D.

- John R. Lee, M.D. does not endorse any one brand of progesterone cream, nor does he make money from the sale of any progesterone cream. Using Dr. Lee's name does not imply in any way that Dr. Lee endorses or recommends this progesterone product or any other.