| Hormone Replacement A woman's hormone levels change daily during her menstrual cycle. IN the first half of her cycle, prior to ovulation, estrogen predominates while progesterone is low. After ovulation, estrogen levels drop and progesterone rises. If no pregnancy ensues, levels of both hormones drop and menses begin. Establishing a healthy hormonal balance often reduces such uncomfortable symptoms as: water retention, breast tenderness, mood swings, anxiety, depression, crying, frustration, fatigue, hot flashes and night sweats. Medical research also indicates hormone replacement therapy to increase bone mineral density and counteract osteoporosis. Many physicians are avoiding estrogen therapy for postmenopausal women since it may increase the risk of endometrial cancer, gallstones and possibly cardiovascular disease. Progesterone Therapy Health care professionals to relieve symptoms of both PMS when progesterone levels are low and/or estrogen is dominant and menopause when both estrogen and progesterone decrease successfully use progesterone therapy. Progesterone is needed for proper function of adrenal glands. Stress on the adrenal glands may lead to progesterone deficiency, often causing symptoms of nervous disorders, depression, irritability, fatigue and mood swings. Medical research shows that progesterone can work to: · Prevent and treat osteoporosis · Relieve PMS and menopause symptoms · Enhance the thyroid system · Restore sexual interest · May help prevent cancer · Natural anti-depressant and diuretic · Raise blood sugar levels · Regulate and elevate low hormone levels Natural Progesterone Natural progesterone is not the same as synthetic forms called "progetins" or "progestogens" Or chemically altered progesterone. This remarkable formula is made from plants, not chemicals or drugs. It has virtually no undesirable side effects. Fem-Gest is a blend of natural progesterone and potent plant extracts including wild yam, chaste tree berry and aloe vera whit jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil and vitamins A, D and E, formulated specifically to rejuvenate, nourish and restore deficiencies. These highly potent extracts are renowned by herbalists for their ability to revitalize and balance your unique system as nature's answer for PMS and menopause. In a Crème Formula Fem-Gest incorporates these potent plant extracts and natural progesterone into a crème. The crème formula allows the powerful active ingredients to be optimally used by the body because they flow through the skin and go directly into the bloodstream, completely bypassing digestion. Since the body uses only what it requires to restore balance, the crème can be used by women of all ages. The use of natural progesterone crème is based on medical research, which documents that these herbal extracts can help to produce progesterone naturally. Fem-Gest is formulated to work in perfect harmony with the body as hormonal changes occur throughout life. The replenishing formula restores harmony and balance to help you look and feel your best. How to Use Fem-Gest Fem-Gest was created for of all ages. The amount and timing may be adjusted to meet individual needs, as each woman is unique. Make sure the skin is thoroughly cleansed. Apply to the thinner, softer skin as the back of hands, inner arms and wrist, face, chest or neck, alternating to different areas periodically. Gently message 1/8 to ½ teaspoon of the crème into the skin for 2 to 3 times a day, up to 21 days, 7 days off and repeat. Progesterone is not needed during menstruation. The dosage of crème can be cut back gradually once symptoms disappear. Many women can feel the difference in one to three cycles. Maximum benefits will be seen when use of Fem-Gest is combined with a diet of nutritious whole foods, regular exercise and vitamin supplements. As you make Fem-Gest a part of your daily regimen, you will discover a renewed vitality and sense of well being without the side effects of drugs. PMS Affects Over 25 Million Women Once considered to be "in a woman's head", PMS is now recognized as a real and prevalent health problem. PMS is a collection of over 150 recurring symptoms that usually appear between ovulation and the onset of menstruation, when levels of progesterone are deficient and/or estrogen is dominant. PMS appears to be a progesterone deficiency. Until Now, Women with PMS Have Had to Endure These Symptoms The board range of PMS symptoms... bloating, anxiety, irritability, moodiness, food cravings, crying, fatigue, depression and anxiety... are often influenced by hormonal imbalance. Dr. K. Dalton, who has successfully used progesterone therapy for over 30 years in England, reports complete relief of symptoms for patients. For PMS, many women experience relief of symptoms by applying ¼ to ½ teaspoon of natural progesterone crème daily from ovulation to the onset of menstruation. During pregnancy, many women find that applying ½ teaspoon of natural progesterone crème daily will minimize stretch marks and keep the skin looking youthful. Menopause Affects Over 40 Million Women Menopause is a biological event, which signals the termination of fertility. Severe symptoms may occur due to hormonal shifts, ovarian decline and diminished estrogen levels. Common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, weight gain, sexual changes, depression, mood swings and crying. Many postmenopausal women find it helpful to apply ¼ tsp. from day 8 to 21 and ½ tsp. from day 22 to 30. Others find they need to use ½ tsp. Everyday. To soothe discomfort of hot flashes during menopause, many women find it helpful to apply ½ teaspoon repeatedly each hour until flashes disappear. Bone Loss After Menopause Perhaps the most devastating side effect of menopause is loss of bone density. Hormonal changes after menopause accelerate bone loss in women so that by age 60, one in four women has osteoporosis severe enough it cause dowager's hump, bone pain, loss of height, spinal deformity and an estimated 5 million spontaneous fractures in older Americans each year. Progesterone, used in hormone replacement therapy, is an essential supplement, which restores osteoblast function. Using natural progesterone crème for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, Dr. John Lee reported a 5% to 10% increase in bone mineral density in one year. To establish healthy bones, it may be helpful to apply 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon twice a day or ½ teaspoon twice a day to soothe existing bone loss. Side Effects of Hormone Replacement Although estrogen replacement has been associated with increase risk of endometrial cancer, gallstones and possibly cardiovascular disease, there have been no reports of any significant side effects of health problems associated with the use of natural progesterone. In the first few months of use, some spotting may occur. If spotting persists longer than three months, a physician should be consulted. Please note that natural progesterone is not the same as the synthetic and the side effects, which have been reported from the synthetic, have not been associated with natural progesterone. References 1. Medical Botany Plants Affecting Man's Health, Walter Lewis Memory P.F. Elvin Lewis, page 318-19. 2. Pharmacognosy, Tyler, Varro e., 1985, page 175. 3. Once a Month, Dalton MD K, Hunter House, Inc., publisher, 1980. 4. The Premenstrual Syndrome Tension, Green MD Guy E and Dalton MD K, Br, Med. J. 1:1007, 1953. 5. Israel, MD S.L., Premenstrual Tension, JAMA 110 6. Is Natural Progesterone the Missing Link in Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment? Medical Hypotheses 1991;36:316-18 7. Osteoporosis Reversal, Positive effects of progesterone supplement to the standard therapy, Int. Clin. Nutrition Rev. 1990 10;384-91 8. Bland, J., "Dietary Calcium, Phosphorus and Their Relationships to Bone Formation and Parathyroid Activity", Jrnl of the J Bastrop College of Naturo Med., May, 1979. 9. Albanese, A.A., et al., "Calcium in the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis in the Elderly", Jm. Of Nutr. For the elderly, Vol. 3(3), 1984. |
