Read questions but couldn't find the most obvious one, is this AS GOOD as REAL progesterone cream? Does it do exact same thing as REAL progesterone?
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It is real progesterone, but the dosage may be less than if you had a prescription from a doctor skilled in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and made up specifically for you by a compounding pharmacy. Since it is an over the counter cream, it will have a low, "average" dose. If you are just trying a bio-identical cream to see if it helps your particular symptoms, it's a good start. I do recommend checking your hormone levels, if you find the OTC levels not very effective. It is definitely worth it! good luck!
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short answer is no. Long answer, eventually if you get the dose right. It takes a while (like a month) for it to build up in your system and begin working like with any herbal therapy. And it is not nearly as strong or harsh as REAL progesterone.
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I found EMERITA to be a life-saver for me. Another cream that works well for me is Activin, that is if you are looking for something to replace or use instead of EMERITA. Does this answer your question?
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Without comparing and contrasting the ingredients and dosage for both brands I can say that the minute I use the Source Naturals I feel almost an instant boost. An awareness that tells me I probably should have been supplementing topical progesterone for some time. Other than that over time both creams gradually improve my symptoms (night/day sweats, lethargy, craving sweets). Both creams absorb at the same rate for me with little to no residue remaining. I guess the only real contrast (to me) is the somewhat unpleasant fragrance of the Source Naturals compared to the Emerita. I think it takes experimenting with each cream to see which will work best. (** I am 51 & in perimenopause)
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hei monika :-) well i am not quit sure.i bougt the real cream a year a go.and i just got a knew one.and i have just used it for 3 weeks.so i cant say i have notised any diffrent whith that cream.i hope it is the originale crem.and that they havent change it.i would bee very disepointed.
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I know this question was asked years ago, but maybe it'll help someone: I get sublingual progesterone lozenges from a compounding pharmacy (until I get some of this cream that's 5-6 bucks cheaper) and I asked them once about what's the max temperature they can be stored at and they said 80º F. I don't know if cream is different because it's wet and therefore cooler, but I would doubt that your cream even in a hot mailbox would heat up past 80º... But I live in the Northwest, so maybe I'm way off...
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I like this one better. Emerita is much more difficult to rub in (Emerita is more like a lotion; this one is more of a cream) AND this product is more concentrated (500 mg USP progesterone per oz vs 450 with Emerita) and is a better value.
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are you by any chance taking dhea? that made my hair fall out in handfulls. if you aren't, you can contact peter via email and he answers fast. he would be able to tell you. ewomhoo@hotmail.com i don't think you should be taking premerin and the progesterone together, that could be your issues. you should get off that synthetic stuff, it will kill you. go bio identical and don't let doctors tell you not to. synthetic hormones are poison to our bodies.
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Please don't stop using progesterone cream until you consult your doctor. Some women require additional progesterone in order to sustain a pregnancy. If your progesterone levels drop because you stop using the cream, it can cause a miscarriage. Definitely talk to your doctor before stopping this and to consult with them as to whether you need to use this at all. I am not a medical professional, but I have a medical condition that requires supplementing progesterone in order to sustain pregnancy through the first trimester. So I know you shouldn't just stop using it if you're pregnant. Don't listen to any of us... call your doctor. Please! Please don't stop using progesterone cream until you consult your doctor. Some women require additional progesterone in order to sustain a pregnancy. If your progesterone levels drop because you stop using the cream, it can cause a miscarriage. Definitely talk to your doctor before stopping this and to consult with them as to whether you need to use this at all. I am not a medical professional, but I have a medical condition that requires supplementing progesterone in order to sustain pregnancy through the first trimester. So I know you shouldn't just stop using it if you're pregnant. Don't... » Read More Please don't stop using progesterone cream until you consult your doctor. Some women require additional progesterone in order to sustain a pregnancy. If your progesterone levels drop because you stop using the cream, it can cause a miscarriage. Definitely talk to your doctor before stopping this and to consult with them as to whether you need to use this at all. I am not a medical professional, but I have a medical condition that requires supplementing progesterone in order to sustain pregnancy through the first trimester. So I know you shouldn't just stop using it if you're pregnant. Don't listen to any of us... call your doctor. Please! « Show Less
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That is an excellent question. My problem in accurately answering it ... is that I no longer have the empty bottle to read the label properly, and I have not used it in a long time. I did feel that it helped balance out the estrogen-progesterone issue I had. Also the oil itself absorbs almost instantly unlike many creams mixed with a lot of unnecessary junk. Hope this helps, and I apologize for not recalling its precise chemical composition.
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This is a excellent question. Progestelle is made fresh monthly. From the time of shipping, the shelf life is one year. What breaks down progesterone is oxygen. Oxygen oxidizes progesterone. Creams have water that contain oxygen, and this oxygen attacks the progesterone. Plastic also allows oxygen through in small amounts and this oxygen attacks the progesterone as well. However, our product does not contain water and is made from glass.
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I do use the cream, but do not know the active ingredient. I used to use acid mantle, which worked extremely well on my dry skin. Since I can no longer find a id mantle, I decided to try this cheaper version, which I believe is made by acid mantle. It does not work as well as acid mantle so I will it be buying more of it.
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Progesterone is not one of this product's listed ingredients. It's a sunscreen, not a hormone cream.
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I don't use it myself, bought it for my brother and I think he likes the cream. His doctor recommended it for some rash or something he has. Sorry, that's all I know about it.
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The progesterone that we use is micronized, then completely dissolved in the coconut oil. It is likely that the absorption is superior for most people to micronized because it is completely dissolved. However, completely dissolved progesterone has not been tested compared to micronized progesterone for absorption as far as I know. Clinically, we have used this on 20,000 patients from 1999 to 2013 and in mission critical applications and it works. Less than 1% of patients do not absorb our formulation well as confirmed by saliva testing. These non-absorbing patients seem to do well with competitor's products. Conversely, some patients that use competitor's products and do not seem to absorb well, appear to absorb well with our product. The reason behind this conundrum is unknown at present.
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I would think that would depend on how deficient you are in progesterone, results will vary. I personally had significant improvement within 3 days. Great product!!
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I use progesterone cream for 14 days each month and have no menopause symptoms. I thought this was worth a try and it is not expensive and so far so good. Hope this helps.
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It is supposed to be a cream. This cream did nothing for me. A cream that did help and I think is better is "Skin Doctors-Capillary Clear". Good luck!