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Progesta OneTM How can I find a doctor in my area that is favorably disposed towards the use of Natural Progesterone? Many physicians are trained in women’s health and natural therapeutics and are able to provide advice on natural options available. For a referral to a holistically trained physician in your area, we suggest you contact one of the Medical Associations listed below. Once you receive a referral we suggest that you call the physician’s office and inquire about their field of expertise. If their practice is not suitable to your needs, they are usually able to give you the name of another holistically orientated physician in your area that specializes in the required field. It is clear that estrogen when unopposed or unbalanced by progesterone is not something to be desired. Stated differently, many of estrogen’s undesirable side effects are effectively prevented by progesterone. Dr. Lee has named this syndrome estrogen dominance. This syndrome occurs mostly in industrialized countries and commonly occurs in the following situations. 1. When women are on estrogen replacement therapy. The following is a list of symptoms that can be caused or made worse by estrogen dominance. Acceleration of the aging process Menopause is normally defined as the end of menstrual cycles. The unpleasant symptoms of menopause that some women suffer such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings are peculiar to western industrialized societies. Menopause is often associated with the end of a woman’s sexuality and the beginning of old age, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Dr. Lee has opened the way for a different and wonderful experience which he has been able to demonstrate through the use of natural Progesterone cream to balance the hormones and end women's suffering. Do menopausal women produce estrogen and progesterone? In western industrialized countries, estrogen production decreases by about 40% after menopause whereas progesterone decreases to about 1/120 of baseline levels. These results have been reported by Dr. Jerilynn Prior, researcher and professor of endocrinology at the University of Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The transition through menopause may last anywhere from six months to ten years and is different for each individual, although the average length of time is two years. Anything a woman can do to optimize her health through this transition period can only be beneficial. Women who use natural hormones and a healthy life style supplemented with a combination of herbs and nutrients will normally manage the symptoms of menopause very effectively. Some women may find they need some medical intervention to achieve the desired result. What does progesterone have to do with menopause? Due to ovulatary cycles, progesterone levels typically decline before menopause starts and this is followed by a decline in estrogen. Progesterone production tends to fall to almost zero while estrogen declines to about 40% to 50%. This situation leads to an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone causing an increase in estrogen activity which is now described as estrogen dominance. Many women find that by supplementing their hormone production with natural progesterone they will reduce many or most of their menopausal symptoms. The presence of progesterone in the body sensitizes estrogen receptor sites thus enabling estrogen to work more efficiently. Progesterone is a precursor to other hormones in the body including estrogen, testosterone, and especially the corticosteriods. Supplemental Progesterone in the form of Progesta One is available through Life Flo Health Care Products. Osteoporosis is a progressive disease involving excessive bone loss and decreased bone density. Osteoporosis results in less bone and what bone is left is lighter and more porous which leads to an increased risk of bone fractures which can be debilitating enough to lead to premature death. There are many factors that contribute to the cause of osteoporosis. It occurs with greater severity in industrialized countries and it is more common among those who smoke cigarettes, do not exercise, are deficient in Vitamin D, calcium, or magnesium and in those whose diet is meat based rather than vegetable and whole grain based. Bones are living tissue and they grow as the body grows and they continue to renew themselves throughout life irrespective of age. What is my risk of osteoporosis? Osteoporosis effects more than 25 million people in the United States and the disease results in fractures that cost over ten billion dollars in medical costs in the United States. Approximately 50% of women in America over 50 years of age have osteoporosis. The life time risk of fracturing a hip, spine or fore arm as a result of osteoporosis is approximately 40%. The person cost in quantity and quality of life as a result of osteoporosis is incalculable. 20% of the women who fracture their hip will die within 12 months. Unfornutaly, a flood of misinformation has obscured proper treatment of this dangerous and debilitating decease. Osteoporosis is easily preventable, as has been proven by the medical studies of Dr. Lee and other practitioners. How do I know if I have osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the disease the American woman are most like to develop as they age. Over 45% of white women of 50 or more have bone mineral density which are two standard deviations (SD) below that of the mean normal young women. Osteoporosis may go undetected until the bones become so brittle that they fracture very easily. Osteoporosis can be checked by testing the bone mineral density and tests are available that measure the current level of bone mass. For further information, you may call Act Against Osteoporosis, 1-800-464-0700. In addition to changes in bone density, bone turnover can be measured by urinary excretion of pyridinium which is a specific marker of bone breakdown that is excreted in the urine. One company that offers this type of testing is Aeron Lifecycles. Your physician can call them on 1-800-631-7900 to get more information about the test. How does estrogen and progesterone effect bone health? Bones are living tissue and they grow as the body grows, mend when broken and continually mend themselves throughout life. There are two types of cells important in the development and maintenance of healthy bones, osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts are the cells that cause the breakdown of old bone tissue whereas osteoblasts are the cells that stimulate the formation of new bone tissue. Osteoporosis is bone loss as the result of osteoclast dominance. If more bone is being absorbed by the osteoclast cells than is being made by the osteoblast cells then osteoporosis will result. According to the research of Dr. John Lee and also Dr. Jerilyn Prior, the evidence is that estrogen’s actions relate only to the breakdown of old bone tissue. Other studies have shown that a lack of estrogen stimulates production of a substance called interleukin-6 which stimulates growth of bone loss. Dr. Lee’s studies show that the effect of a lack of estrogen is most noticeable in the five years following menopause and after that period estrogen is relatively ineffective and bone loss continues at the same rate as those who are not on estrogen. Dr. Lee’s research demonstrates that natural Progesterone supplementation stimulates osteoblasts which produce new bone to fill the spaces left when osteoclasts has removed old bone. One of the most significant findings of Dr. Lee’s research demonstrated that natural progesterone prevents osteoporosis but more importantly will reverse osteoporosis so that bones regain their normal bone mineral density. Dr. Lee and other researchers demonstrated that 20 mg. of progesterone a day typically leads to a 15% increase of bone mineral density in the first year and 30% over 3 years. If the objective of taking progesterone is to reverse osteoporosis, Dr. Lee recommends an overall regime that includes Vitamin C, Vitamin D, magnesium and calcium . For these additional supplements to be effective, the body’s hormones must be balanced by applying a good Progesterone cream. What are the roles of calcium and magnesium in bone health? The role of calcium in bone building is widely known. When health and nutrition are in balance, the intake of calcium should be about 600 to 800 mg. per day. About 98% of body calcium is taken up by the bones where it is used in bone mineralization and as a reservoir to serve the demands made by other parts of the body. Magnesium is also an important mineral in bones and has the role of increasing the absorption of calcium by the bones as well as its role in bone mineralization. Magnesium deficiency is common in the United States due to modern food growing techniques, processed foods, and diet choices. Do I Need to take magnesium if I am taking calcium? Yes. Magnesium deficiency impairs bone building and leads to calcium being deposited in soft tissue rather than in the bone. If there is a deficiency in magnesium, a deficiency in calcium develops even if supposedly adequate calcium supplementation is taken. It is recommended that anyone who is wanting to reverse osteoporosis consult with a physician who is knowledgeable about the need for nutrients that should be used in conjunction with progesterone cream.
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