Malachy
06-30-2003, 09:12 PM
I just started using progesterone cream. Would like to know what if difference one can expect to experience. I read that it was good for fighting ostoporosis. Has anyone had any good results?
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marciakeeney
06-30-2003, 09:28 PM
I have been using natural progesterone cream for about 6 months. Found out I had osteoporosis 10 months ago at age 53. At that time I made many lifestyle changes suggested in books I read about osteoporosis; I was scanned in April again (this time with a DEXA rather than a CT). The results showed that I had gone to osteopenia rather than osteoporosis in all areas, a notable improvement. I don't know what to attribute it to -- probably the all over program of diet, strength training, supplements, sun exposure, and maybe (!) the progesterone cream... It's hard to isolate out one thing when you have made many changes,and apparently there aren't any recent studies on progesterone cream. John Lee's books from the 80's highly recommend it. It is very mild and you can get it in the health food store without a prescription. MD's I've talked to say it's not helpful, but I am doing it anyway.
Malachy
06-30-2003, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by marciakeeney:
I have been using natural progesterone cream for about 6 months. Found out I had osteoporosis 10 months ago at age 53. At that time I made many lifestyle changes suggested in books I read about osteoporosis; I was scanned in April again (this time with a DEXA rather than a CT). The results showed that I had gone to osteopenia rather than osteoporosis in all areas, a notable improvement. I don't know what to attribute it to -- probably the all over program of diet, strength training, supplements, sun exposure, and maybe (!) the progesterone cream... It's hard to isolate out one thing when you have made many changes,and apparently there aren't any recent studies on progesterone cream. John Lee's books from the 80's highly recommend it. It is very mild and you can get it in the health food store without a prescription. MD's I've talked to say it's not helpful, but I am doing it anyway.
marciakeeney - thanks for the reply. I was wondering if there where any noticible changes that occured with use of the progesterone cream. I have only been using it for a week, and I experienced some slight cramping the other night, was wondering if it could be the cream? I am trying everything as I have had much muscle & joint pain with fosamax and will not take it anymore.
I have been using natural progesterone cream for about 6 months. Found out I had osteoporosis 10 months ago at age 53. At that time I made many lifestyle changes suggested in books I read about osteoporosis; I was scanned in April again (this time with a DEXA rather than a CT). The results showed that I had gone to osteopenia rather than osteoporosis in all areas, a notable improvement. I don't know what to attribute it to -- probably the all over program of diet, strength training, supplements, sun exposure, and maybe (!) the progesterone cream... It's hard to isolate out one thing when you have made many changes,and apparently there aren't any recent studies on progesterone cream. John Lee's books from the 80's highly recommend it. It is very mild and you can get it in the health food store without a prescription. MD's I've talked to say it's not helpful, but I am doing it anyway.
marciakeeney - thanks for the reply. I was wondering if there where any noticible changes that occured with use of the progesterone cream. I have only been using it for a week, and I experienced some slight cramping the other night, was wondering if it could be the cream? I am trying everything as I have had much muscle & joint pain with fosamax and will not take it anymore.
marciakeeney
07-01-2003, 12:25 AM
I have absolutely zero side effects with the progesterone cream.
peregrine
07-01-2003, 06:14 AM
Originally posted by marciakeeney:
I have absolutely zero side effects with the progesterone cream.
Ditto me.
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I have absolutely zero side effects with the progesterone cream.
Ditto me.
P.
inhishands
12-15-2004, 11:35 AM
Hi are you still around? Can you tell us a little more about the different things you've tried and are you still successfully fighting osteo? I was diagnosed at age 44 and now at age 47 am having a lot of pain in my upper spine. Stopped taking Actonel 7 months ago.
inhishands
12-15-2004, 11:37 AM
Hi. I just joined today. Anybody out there still having successful progress without the use of HRT or Fosamax?
sillysundy43
12-15-2004, 12:06 PM
I'm 50 and using natural progesterone cream. It does make a difference. I know because when I ran out and quit taking, I started retaining more water and my breasts swelled up again. It's a natural diuretic. It also improves sex drive. Your body still produces estrogen when you go through menopause, but progesterone is practically nonexistent, so you have "estrogen dominance" which adds up to weight gain, especially around the middle and depression.
I think the reason your bones are stronger is definitely the cream.
I think the reason your bones are stronger is definitely the cream.
peregrine
12-16-2004, 07:02 AM
Progesterone cream is part of a protocol for dealing with Osteoporosis and will not, in itself, make bones stronger. You also need to take an absorbable form of calcium, along with magnesium, vitamin D and Vitamin K. Weight-bearing exercise is probably THE most important thing you can do for your bones. I have begun to lower my Dexa scores through this regime. I think a mistake people often make is to take too much calcium, thinking the more one takes the stronger the bones. But too much calcium can actually have the opposite effect. I believe that a balanced regime works best.