黃體酮 Progesterone

黃體酮 Progesterone

黃體酮是女性荷爾蒙的一種，來自於卵巢。榮新診所副院長丁綺文表示，每個月卵巢有一個卵子成熟，排卵之後就形成黃體，它所分泌的荷爾蒙就叫黃體酮。

黃體酮有何功用主要是維持子宮內膜生長、有安胎的作用，還能減少經痛。除了女性器官以外，黃體酮還對許多器官有影響，是天然的抗憂鬱劑，能助眠、紓壓、平衡情緒。同時能夠排水分、降血壓、減少臃腫。此外，還能保護骨質；保護子宮內膜，預防子宫癌, ，能幫助生骨細胞製造新骨質而真正防止骨質疏鬆，幫助脂肪燃燒，是天然利尿劑，促進甲狀腺功能，幫助血液凝固正常化，恢復性欲，維護血糖正常，恢復體內鋅和銅元素正常濃度，恢復細胞內氧氣濃度，幫助防止乳腺癌，增加生骨細胞製造骨質，幫助胚胎生存，是皮質酮等荷爾蒙的前身预防皮肤老化或干燥，抵消游离子的损害，令肌肤细胞重生。

Dr. JohnLee.M.D.大力提倡使用天然黃體酮外用體霜來校正黃體酮不足。他也建議這類有流產傾向的婦女在懷孕後，每天使用30-40毫克黃體酮體霜塗抹，一個月後用到60-80毫克，一直到懷孕滿三個月以後，胎盤組織健全取代生產黃體酮，才開始少用或停用。Dr. Catherine Dalton指出妇女怀孕期间，如果适量补充黄体酮，不仅可以保胎，而且能促进胎儿发育，使孩子更聪明。

黃體酮在男性身上也有作用，特別是前列腺腫大或有癌變傾向者(PSA前列腺指標抗原值升高)，當他們使用天然黃體酮體霜後，指標下降，腫大減小，不再惡化的例子很多。也有醫學研究者認為﹕男人年齡增長，黃體酮分泌也相對減少，睾酮也減少，相對地抑制造成前列腺增生的雌二醇(Estradiol)功能也減弱，而導致腺體增生和癌變。所以Dr.JohnLee認為，所有因性荷爾蒙不平衡導致的癌症，如卵巢癌、乳癌、前列腺癌等，大部份是由雌激素過多導致的。

目前在美國，外用天然黃體酮體霜在婦女界也開始逐漸普遍，許多婦女不願自己成為人工合成類荷爾蒙副作用的犧牲品，開始尋求使用天然荷爾蒙替代療法。

黃體酮內服只有10%效率，而皮膚外用吸收率達90%

使用方法:
取1/4或1/2茶匙天然黄体酮霜，每天两次涂抹于手腕，面部，脖子，腹部和胸部。未绝经女性经期前14天使用，于经期第一天停止，照此反复。 绝经期或已绝经女性，使用21天，停止7天，照此反复。个人可按具体情况决定用量。

Ref: Dr. John Lee. M.D - What your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause (Premenopause)

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Is it Possible to Treat acne by Progesterone?

Will progesterone alone help you cure acne? A question that is posed by many dermatologists, cosmetologists and acne prone patients, is still to meet its answer. One need not get unduly confused, as to why progesterone does not help acne, given its wonderful variety of applications.

Here are some facts about progesterone:

Naturally occurring progesterone is a cholesterol derivative. It has all its active ingredients, exactly of the same molecular pattern as that of the body's own progesterone. Progesterone is known for its wide range of applications such as prevention of womb cancer, protection against breast diseases and other debilitating diseases. It also hydrates and oxygenates skin cells (oxygenation is not oxidation where skin cells begin to age), to keep them more active and healthy. It is also a precursor to stress and sex hormones, a catalyst for timely and accurate levels of sex hormones.

Recent research has given proof that this hormone has that capacity to cure PMS or pre menstrual syndrome, that bothers so many women and girls. Acne is also strangely associated with the onset of menstrual periods. Progesterone in cream form, when applied on skin, is proven to reduce acne. It increases revitalization, gives a better skin feeling and balanced emotions. Apart from natural progesterone which is an herbal extract, the market is flooded with synthetic progesterone too (progestin). Progesterone is available in a number of forms. If you encounter an adverse effect, you just have to change the form, dosage and length of treatment.

However, there are some conflicting reports, which suggest that, an increase in the level of this hormone may cause acne flare-ups, especially during pre menstrual periods. Evidence also suggests us that, using this hormone to cure acne, are not a proper method.

With these two facts contradicting one another, it is very difficult to say that progesterone alone will help acne. Medical science has almost completely overlooked the positive aspects of progesterone and we are still waiting for conclusive answers. Finally, progesterone is not known to have shown any side effect of any kind. It holds a lot of promise to the acne patients.

Natural Progesterone Cream For Youthful Skin

"After using progesterone creams…….fluid retention had disappeared; skin was less dry and wrinkled and was now moisturized and more youthful looking.”

Progesterone for anti-aging skin care? Yes!

Many women are not aware of benefits of progesterone for menopause, but not many know that it's also great for younger looking skin. In fact, this cream has been used for over 35 years as an anti-aging skin moisturizer – all without any side effects.

Women who used natural progesterone found that their skin got softer, more elastic and had less lines and wrinkles over time. Some women saw good results applying it around the eyes and neck. However..........

it was later discovered that just applying the cream anywhere on the body increased progesterone levels which helped to improve the condition of the skin all over – not just where the cream is applied.

Why? because progesterone helps to increase skin hydration from within. Some women have also noticed a reduction of brown spots on the arms and hands.

Get Help Ordering Natural Progesterone Cream

Do feel free to email progcream@gmail.com for more information on ordering Natural Progesterone Cream.

Suggested Use:

Massage 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cream twice daily into smooth skin areas, such as wrists, face, throat, abdomen or chest.

A few tips about using Progesterone Cream
Apply the cream after a warm shower or bath, not before it. When it is used on the face, let it soak in completely before applying makeup, and do not apply Natural Progesterone Cream on top of makeup.

•Guidelines for Premenopausal Women. If you have an average 26- to 30-day menstrual cycle, you can begin your first month of cream use between day 10 to 12 of your menstrual cycle, counting the first day of your period as day 1. Continue until a day or two before your expected period, which for most women is between 26 and 30 days. If your period starts before your chosen last day, stop using the cream and begin counting again to day 10, 11, or 12. The closer you can get to using the cream when you ovulate or just after, the more in tune with your own cycle you will be. It may take two or three cycles to find the synchrony your body desires.

•Guidelines for Menopausal Women. The majority of menopausal women can simply use 1/8 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon of Natural Progesterone Cream for 24 to 26 days in a row of the calendar month. Many women find it easiest to start using the cream on the first day of the month and stop from day 24 to 26 until the next month. Other women prefer to take their hormone break for the first five to six days of the calendar month and then use the cream until the end of the month

My Fibroid and Pregnancy

Went for Pap Smear test bout a year ago. Not that i was having any problem or pain, it just something telling me to do the supposedly annual check. (as this is only the second time after 12 yrs! oops... yeah, 12 yrs!) Gynae diagnosed me with having a large fibroid of 7cm at the uterus. It was a shock to me and I was totally lost for words. I don't know what sort of questions I should ask him. I only asked him "What should i do?", "do i need to remove it?". He adviced me to go home and discuss with husband as he said since it's a large fibroid, i may have my entire uterus removed if excessive bleeding occur during operation.

After discussion with husband, he was more worried bout my health than worrying about not having any offspring, he adviced me to have the fibroid removed. Me being a stubborn person and terriffying bout going under an operation and obviously my decision will be NO. As i thought, i've been having it for years and it is not giving me the slightest problem so far. So i've decided to just leave it and try chinese medication instead.

A month after that, sister told me that one of her colleaque had her 13cm size of fibroid removed 3 months back and had just found another new fibroid of 6cm and was very very mad about it and she told my sis she' s not going under another op again this time and she's on Progesterone cream after reading "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause" by Dr. John Lee.

So that's how i started this cream in Sept 09. As this cream is not available in Malaysia, i have to rely on friends who always travel to US to have it courier to me. Miraculously, after using the cream for over a month, tadaa.... I got pregnant! No one believe it including myself who's been married for 14years! I use this cream with no intention to get pregnant or whatsoever, the whole intention was to control the growth of my fibroid and hopefully reducing the size of it.

In a way, i've been encouraging female relatives and friends around me with the use of this miracle cream.

There are some great informations on Progesterone cream i gathered online. Have a good read!

What Is Progesterone?

Natural progesterone is made by the ovaries prior to menopause and by the adrenal glands and fat cells after menopause and is the precursor for natural estrogen. It is the single most important hormone in the female body. When the female body fails to produce enough progesterone between ovulation and menstruation and during menopause, natural transdermal progesterone cream can address the underlying cause of most symptoms.
Because the female body uses natural progesterone to make natural estrogen, a properly formulated natural progesterone cream is the natural safe choice for menstruating women and for post-menopausal women seeking to establish the correct balance of their two primary female hormones. This balance of Natural Progesterone and Natural Estrogens will protect them from the effects of the condition known as "Estrogen Dominance".Estrogens are predominately female hormones, and in adults, they are important for maintaining the health of the reproductive tissues, breasts, skin and brain. Excessive estrogens can cause fluid retention, weight gain, migraines and over stimulation of the breasts, ovaries and uterus, leading to cancer, endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, uterine fibroid tumors. Insufficient estrogen levels or fluctuations of estrogen can lead to hot flushes, vaginal dryness, rapid skin aging, urinary problems, excessive bone loss and possible acceleration of dementia. An excess of estrogen, relative to testosterone, is thought to play a role in the development of prostate problems in men. Most scientists now agree that by-products of estrogen metabolism are the cause of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. Progesterone is a hormonal balancer, particularly of estrogens. It enhances the beneficial effect of estrogens while preventing the problems associated with estrogen excess, which includes Polycystic Ovaries. Natural Progesterone also helps regulate apoptosis. Progesterone also helps create a balance of all other steroids. It also has intrinsic calming and diuretic properties. Progesterone is the "Pro-Gestational" hormone and is the single most important hormone for conception and full-term pregnancy. Its important in men for the maintenance of prostate health is only now being appreciated.

Estrogen Dominance
Natural progesterone balances the side effects of otherwise unopposed estrogen. Under influences of an ovulatory cycles, menopause, stress and dietary antagonists, progesterone production ceases or is suppressed and the effects of Estrogen Dominance, can be observed. Many women experience otherwise unexplained weight gain from the lack of progesterone that is required for proper thyroid function.

Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance includes:
 Increased Body Fat
 Interference with Thyroid Hormone Activity (hypo-thyroid)
 Depression & Headaches
 Salt and Water Retention
 Blood Sugar Irregularities (Food Cravings)
 Reduced Oxygen in All Cells
 Decreased Libido (Sex Drive)
 Loss of Zinc and Retention of Copper
 Excessive Blood Clotting
 Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
 Reduced Vascular Tone
 Increased Risk of Endometrial Cancer
 Endometriosis
 Uterine Cramping
 Infertility
 Increased Risk of Uterine Cancer

Traditional treatments have included tranquilizers, diuretics, dietary changes, thyroid supplements, herbs, vitamins, exercise, acupuncture and psychiatric counseling. While these may provide some easing of symptoms, the underlying causes remain.

The resultant Benefits of natural progesterone include

 Helps Use Fat for Energy
 Facilitates Thyroid Hormone Action
 Natural Anti-depressant
 Natural Diuretic
 Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels
 Restores Proper Cell Oxygen Levels
 Restores Libido
 Normalizes Menstrual Cycles
 Normalizes Zinc & Copper Levels
 Normalizes Blood Clotting
 Protects Against Breast Fibrocysts
 Helps Protect Epithelial cells against Breast Cancer
 Helps Prevent Endometrial Cancer
 Helps prevent Ovarian Cysts and Ovarian Cancer
 Precursor for Cortisone Production (Arthritis)
 Stimulates Osteoblast Cells (Osteoporosis Reversal)
Libido

The Female Body manufactures many types of Estrogen but only one Progesterone and Natural
Progesterone is the Source of Libido or Sex Drive in Women.

Osteoporosis is a disorder in which progressive bone mass loss and demineralization increase ones risk of fracture. This condition permits us to observe how prescription progestins and estrogens compare to Natural Progesterone. The standard medical protocol for osteoporosis is to use estrogen, (commonly synthesized from pregnant mare’s urine), in spite of the fact that the most authoritative medical textbooks do not support it. The following article illustrates: "Estrogens decrease bone resorption" but "associated with the decrease in bone resorption is a decrease in bone formation. Therefore, estrogens should not be expected to increase bone mass."** - Scientific American's Updated Medicine Text, 1991.
Bone tissue should be broken down and rebuilt continuously, just like all of the cells in our body. This
process takes place when Osteoclasts help to dissolve old bone tissue, while osteoblasts stimulate new bone growth. Because estrogen has a rate limiting effect on Osteoclasts, Estrogen Dominance delays the breakdown of bone tissue but does not support bone building (osteoblast function).
Natural progesterone, on the other hand, stimulates osteoblast production which results in new bone tissue growth. Consequently, estrogens only slow down bone loss, not promote the formation of new bone tissue.

Osteoporosis Research
The efficacy of natural progesterone is verified by a three year study of 63 post-menopausal women
with osteoporosis.**

Women using transdermal progesterone cream experienced an average 7-8% bone mass density
increase the first year, 4-5% the second year and 3-4% the third year!
Untreated women in this age category typically lose 0.7% to 2.0% bone mineral density per year!
These results have not been found with any other form of hormone replacement therapy,
prescription medication or dietary supplement!

Conclusion
Maintaining proper levels of natural progesterone, giving due attention to dietary choices, dietary calcium, managing stress and regular exercise are all vital components of strong, healthy bones.
Ovarian Cancer
Typically, lower fertilization rates are found in women who have polycystic ovaries rather than those with tubal disease or endometriosis. Increased levels of estrogen stimulate increased levels of testosterone and androgen (increased body hair). Increased androgen (hyper-androgenism) has been shown to be critical in the pathogenesis or development of polycystic ovaries and ovarian cancer.
Mechanisms by which androgens induce cyst formation, however, have not yet been elucidated. It has been hypothesized that ovarian androgen excess produces larger follicles and increased apoptosis, resulting in cyst formation and follicular atresia (death and regression of an ovarian follicle). Hyper-androgenism, therefore, produces larger follicles and increased apoptosis. Apoptosis is the process by which a cell runs its life course and actively "commits suicide".
It is now well recognized that apoptosis is essential in many aspects of normal development and is required for maintaining tissue homeostasis. Failure to properly regulate apoptosis can have catastrophic consequences. Cancer and many diseases (AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, heart attack, stroke, etc.) are thought to arise from deregulation of apoptosis.
So, whether a woman conceives through traditional "natural pregnancy" or IVF Fertility Treatment, it is critically important that she maintain optimal levels of progesterone throughout pregnancy. A drop in progesterone levels or a blockade of progesterone receptors during the first 11 or 12 weeks of pregnancy will often result in loss of the embryo.

Dr. Catherine Dalton has suggested that pregnant women use a properly formulated natural progesterone cream until the start of the third tri-mester when the placenta takes over progesterone production. She further states that women who maintain high progesterone levels during pregnancy produce healthier and more intelligent children.

All of the research we have reviewed and the many years of clinical experience of Dr. John Lee (California, USA) conclude that natural progesterone is safe and free of side effects (when administered topically) and addresses the underlying causes of many hormone related health problemsthat plague women, including infertility, polycystic Ovaries and ovarian cancer.

Hot Flashes
At approximately age 45 to 50 estrogen levels begin to fall. When they fall below the levels necessary to signal the uterine lining to thicken and gather blood, the menstrual flow becomes less and/or irregular, eventually stopping altogether. Take a closer look at Hot Flashes, one of the primary symptoms associated with menopause in industrialized countries. Although there is no empirical proof of the cause for hot flashes the following explanation may have merit.
An area in the brain's hypothalamus (the GnRH center) monitors estrogen and progesterone levels. When levels of these hormones decline, this triggers the GnRH which, in turn, stimulates the pituitary to make the hormones, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which in turn result in the ovarian production of estrogen and progesterone. The rise in these hormones inhibits further production of GnRH.

At menopause, estrogen levels fall and progesterone levels are usually already low. The ovaries, therefore, no longer respond to the FSH and LH prompt. In addition to hot flashes, the heightened activity of the hypothalamus can cause mood swings, fatigue, feelings of being cold, and inappropriate responses to other stressors. Many women will have symptoms of hypothyroidism despite normal thyroid hormone levels.

Summary
 The GnRH center effectively signals to increase estrogen and progesterone levels.
 Elevated estrogen and progesterone inhibit GnRH release.
 After menopause the ovaries no longer make estrogen and progesterone.
 Lack of estrogen and progesterone response results in increased activity of the GnRH center.
 Heightened GnRH activity activates the vasomotor center, causing hot flashes and perspiration.