A plant-derived bioidentical form of Progesterone. In this 10% solution of Progest-E Complex, one drop contains about three milligrams of progesterone. Contains: Natural d-alpha tocopherol and mixed tocopherols vitamin E oil, organic vegetable triglycerides from coconut, and natural progesterone. *A Patented Formula Preferred Storage: Refrigerate after opening. Best ways to use Progest-E Complex Replenishing Oil: For PMS: The normal pattern of progesterone secretion during the month is for the ovaries to produce a large amount in the 2nd two weeks of the menstrual cycle, ( i.e. day 14 through day 28) beginning at ovulation and ending around the beginning of menstruation, and then to produce little for the following two weeks. An average person produces about 30 milligrams daily during the 2nd two weeks. Progest E complex contains approximately 3 milligrams of progesterone per small drop. Three to four drops, or about 9 -12 milligrams of progesterone, is often enough to bring the progesterone level up to normal. That amount can be taken day 14 through 28 of the menstrual cycle. This amount may be repeated once or twice during the day as needed to alleviate symptoms. Since an essential mechanism of progesterone’s action involves its opposition to estrogen, smaller amounts are effective when estrogen production is low, and if estrogen is extremely high, even large supplements of progesterone will have no clear effect; in that case, it is essential to regulate estrogen metabolism, by improving the diet, correcting a thyroid deficiency, etc. ( Unsaturated fat is antithyroid and synergizes with estrogen.) Perimenopausal: The symptoms and body changes leading up to menopause are associated with decreasing production of progesterone, at a time when estrogen may be at a lifetime high. The cyclic use of progesterone, two weeks on, two weeks off, will often keep the normal menstrual cycle going. Three to four drops, providing ten or twelve milligrams of progesterone, is typical for a day, but some women prefer to repeat that amount. Progesterone is always more effective when the diet contains adequate protein, and where there isn’t an excessive amount of unsaturated fat in the diet. Postmenopausal: Some women continue the cyclic use of progesterone after menopause, because the pituitary gland and brain may continue to cycle long after menstruation has stopped, and progesterone is an important regulator of pituitary and brain function. The cycling pituitary affects the adrenal glands and other organs, and progesterone tends to protect against the unopposed actions of prolactin, cortisol, and adrenal androgenic hormones. Progesterone’s effects on the pituitary apparently contribute to its protective effect against osteoporosis, hypertension, hirsutism, etc. But some women prefer to use progesterone without interruption after the menopause, for its protective anti-stress effects. Slender people usually find that two or three drops are enough, but this amount may be repeated once or twice as needed to relieve symptoms. Adequate protein in the diet and good thyroid function help the body to produce its own progesterone; even if the ovaries have been removed, the adrenal glands and brain continue to produce progesterone. California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains progesterone, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with your physician before using this product.
