Progesterone Cream for Joint Pain

Natural progesterone cream is used to treat a number of ailments. Trials by Dr. Karen Romano prove that adding this transdermal cream to a treatment regimen can relieve joint pain and increase bone density.

History

Progesterone treatment dates back to 1934. It was used in its crystalline form to treat a number of disorders, including infertility, arthritis, and as a preventative for miscarriage.

Function

Progesterone is not a sex hormone and is present in both men and women. Essential to building bone mass, it works in conjunction with the body's osteoblastic cells to create bone.

Deficiency

Women with luteal phase failure are not producing enough progesterone in the second part of the menstrual cycle. This can compromise the health of joints and bones.

Benefits

Dr. John Lee suggests that oral administration of progesterone is filtered by the liver. This means that roughly 10 to 20 percent of a dosage is absorbed by the body. Conversely, topical application of progesterone cream is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

Dosage

Progesterone cream is available over the counter and by prescription and should be taken as directed.

Side Effects

There are no side effects of natural progesterone cream. Synthetic progesterone or progestin should be avoided because it only offers temporary relief from symptoms and carries serious side effects.

References

• "Preventing and Reversing Arthritis Naturally: the Untold Story"; Raquel Martin, Karen J. Romano;2000
• John Lee, MD