Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) occurs when the pituitary gland secretes high levels of luteinizing hormone and the ovaries make excess androgens, or male hormones. The effect is a disruption of the menstrual cycle, excess body hair and acne. According to the Mayo Clinic, PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder for women of reproductive age. Commercial producers of natural progesterone treatments propose that progesterone plays a role in the development of this condition, although medical science has yet to establish the exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome. Natural progesterone cream is an organic compound derived from yams or soybeans. There is no medical evidence that this cream will work against the symptoms of PCOS, however, it is used for a wide variety of hormonal problems. If you are being treated for PCOS, talk to your doctor before beginning a regimen that includes natural progesterone cream.
Step 1
Measure out 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. of the cream.
Step 2
Spread the compound over a select part of your body. Proper locations include the belly, thigh, chest, face or arm. Select one area and rub the medication into the skin. Switch application locations daily.
Step 3
Repeat application at least once a day for 25 days. Discontinue for seven days and then begin again. If symptoms, such as body hair do not improve, apply the cream twice a day.
Tips and Warnings
- Do not take synthetic progestin and the progesterone cream together. This may interfere with the effectiveness of the cream. If your period occurs during the 25 day application cycle, discontinue use and begin the 25 days again after the seven day waiting period. Read the product label carefully and follow the dosage and application methods provided with your product.
- Progesterone can affect people differently. If you have any ill side effects from the cream, such as breakthrough bleeding or fever, discontinue use. Severe PCOS will require medical evaluation and treatment. Traditional medical treatment of this condition includes birth control pills, regular exercise and a healthy diet. Obesity can increase symptoms. Overweight women tend to overproduce insulin and androgens, therefore, aggravating the symptoms.
