Guidelines for Use of Progesterone Creams

Progesterone cream is primarily used for treating pre-menopausal symptoms. It is also recommended for women experiencing the negative effects of low progesterone levels in the body which can cause hormonal imbalance. The cream is applied to areas of the body where it can be easily absorbed into the blood capillaries. To get the best out of progesterone cream it's important to know the correct ways in which it should be used.

Choose a Natural Progesterone Cream

• Buy a natural progesterone cream instead of a synthetic cream. The natural cream is more similar in terms of its chemical composition to the hormone produced progesterone from the ovaries. Natural progesterone creams can be prescribed by your doctor. Since every woman has a different skin type the absorption of the cream will vary depending on dosage which can be determined by your doctor. If you choose to purchase an over-the-counter alternative progesterone cream buy one that contains diosgenin which the body can convert into natural progesterone.

Dosage

• Ensure that you get the right dosage per day. Daily applications of 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of progesterone cream is generally recommended. Specific dosages can vary from individual to individual based on your condition, so ask your doctor what dosage suits your needs. Since topical progesterone cream lasts for up to seven hours in the body it is advisable to use it just twice a day. You can apply it in the morning and the evenings after taking a shower.

Application

• Progesterone cream is absorbed by the subcutaneous fat in the body and it should be applied in thin layers. It can be applied to your cheeks, neck, abdomen, upper chest, breasts, buttocks, palm of your hands, inner lower arms, and inner thighs using your fingertips.
  Ensure that your skin is washed, clean and clear of cosmetics. When applying spread the cream thinly over the area of skin. For maximum absorption try to rub in the cream on as large an area as possible.
  Rotate the site of application every day. Try not to apply it to the same place two days in a row to allow the subcutaneous fat in that area to properly absorb the cream. If you apply it to one area day after day, the subcutaneous fat can become saturated. This would cause that area to become incapable of absorbing more progesterone.