What is Progesterone?

Often considered the “pregnancy hormone”, progesterone is a key hormone in menopausal, perimenopausal, and premenopausal women.  It is involved in many functions in the body, especially in the reproductive systems. In postmenopausal women, progesterone levels decrease because it is primarily produced in the ovaries. Progesterone levels can also potentially drop postpartum, which leads to postpartum depression. 

Benefits of Progesterone

• Inhibits overgrowth of certain cells, which helps protect against breast and uterine cancers.
• Protects overgrowth of cells in the endometrial lining, preventing endometriosis from occurring.
• Decreases symptoms of PMS, postmenopause and perimenopause.
• Helps prevent fibrocystic disease and ovarian cysts.
• Reduces or eliminates migraines.
• Reduced anxiety.
• Relieves depression.
• Improves libido.
• Improves insomnia.
• Normalizes blood clotting.
• Essential for bone growth.
• Restores proper cell oxygen levels.

Why Choose Bioidentical Progesterone Over Synthetic Progestin?

Synthetic Progestin has a multitude of side effects. These are not experienced with the bioidentical progesterone provided to patients at Ontario Regenerative Medicine. 

Side effects of synthetic progestin include:

• Changes in vaginal bleeding
• Increased risk of breast cancer
• Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
• Cramping or pain
• Breast tenderness
• Nausea
• Changes in mood (depression)
• Fluid retention

Benefits of HRT with Progesterone

Due to the molecular size of progesterone, it is not available in pellet form. Progesterone is administered by oral or transdermal means.  Oral intake at bedtime improves the quality of sleep.

After determining the best dosage to treat your hormonal imbalance, you can expect a variety of positive changes, including:

• Reduction of postmenopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats
• Improved sleep
• Lessened depression
• Reduced anxiety
• Improved cognitive function