How To Stop Natural Progesterone Cream Cold Turkey

Progesterone cream is used in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women as well as women who are undergoing fertility treatments. The hormone progesterone controls the latter half of the menstrual cycle, determining the length of the cycle after ovulation. Using progesterone cream allows a woman to precisely control the length of the cycle; it also allows menopausal women to balance hormones if they have an excess of estrogen. Quitting progesterone cream can be done cold turkey, but it is best to wait until you are at the correct point in your menstrual cycle to avoid complications and imbalance.

Instructions

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  Stop using the cream at the end of your menstrual cycle, at the day before your expected period. This will allow the level of progesterone to decrease naturally, which signals the uterine lining to shed, causing a withdrawal bleed. This is the same as a natural menstrual period.

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  Stop using the cream if you experience any breakthrough vaginal bleeding. This will allow menstruation to happen naturally. If you are experiencing bleeding during a pregnancy, consult your doctor immediately.

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  For menopausal women, discontinue using the cream at any point desired. If you are continuing on estrogen therapy, progesterone is necessary to balance the hormone levels; consult a doctor before discontinuing progesterone treatments.