Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 From Vickie's naturalHRT list: First Oral Micronized Progesterone. Author/s: Verna L. Rose Issue: March 1, 1999 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral micronized progesterone (Prometrium) for use with estrogen therapy in the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women who have not had a hysterectomy. Prometrium was previously approved for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea. Prometrium is a progesterone synthesized from yams and is structurally identical to the endogenous progesterone found in a woman's body. According to the manufacturer, micronization makes the progesterone easier for the body to absorb. Results of the Postmenopausal Estrogen/Progestin Interventions trial showed that micronized progesterone reduces a woman's risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, when compared with estrogen taken alone. It does not appear to negate the positive effects of estrogen on high- density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. The suggested dosage for Prometrium capsules used in hormone replacement therapy is 200 mg taken orally once a day, in the evening, for 12 sequential days per 28-day cycle. Women who are allergic to peanuts, have severe liver disease, have known or suspected breast cancer or are pregnant should not take Prometrium. Common side effects include breast tenderness, dizziness, abdominal bloating and vaginal discharge. COPYRIGHT 1999 American Academy of Family Physicians COPYRIGHT 2000 Gale Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 If prometrium is one of the " progesterones " made from yams only without bio-identical progesterone added, then it is equal to the stuff they sell in the health food store which does not actually contain bio-identical progesterone. this helps some women but not most. In order to tell if it has acutual bio-identical progesterone - as opposed to progesterone from plants only - you need to look and see if it has USP on the jar. > From Vickie's naturalHRT list: > > First Oral Micronized Progesterone. > Author/s: Verna L. Rose > Issue: March 1, 1999 > > The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral > micronized progesterone (Prometrium) for use with estrogen therapy in > the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women who > have not had a hysterectomy. Prometrium was previously approved for > the treatment of secondary amenorrhea. > > Prometrium is a progesterone synthesized from yams and is > structurally identical to the endogenous progesterone found in a > woman's body. According to the manufacturer, micronization makes the > progesterone easier for the body to absorb. > > Results of the Postmenopausal Estrogen/Progestin Interventions trial > showed that micronized progesterone reduces a woman's risk of > developing endometrial hyperplasia, when compared with estrogen taken > alone. It does not appear to negate the positive effects of estrogen > on high- density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. > > The suggested dosage for Prometrium capsules used in hormone > replacement therapy is 200 mg taken orally once a day, in the > evening, for 12 sequential days per 28-day cycle. > > Women who are allergic to peanuts, have severe liver disease, have > known or suspected breast cancer or are pregnant should not take > Prometrium. Common side effects include breast tenderness, dizziness, > abdominal bloating and vaginal discharge. > > COPYRIGHT 1999 American Academy of Family Physicians > > COPYRIGHT 2000 Gale Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 I have the box in front of me. I dont see USP. where would it be located? I am not opposed to trying it in that the cream did not do a whole lot (but, then again, my issues could be more thyroid and adrenal which contributes to low prog. When i talked to the doc yesterday, explaining that i believe i have hypo symptoms - not major ones but enough that life is a bear, at times, she seemed to ignore me and move right past what i was saying to the progesterone issue. I guess its the " what came first? prog issues or thyroid issues? " and the jury seems to still be out on that. But I did not " hear " her even " jump " on my suggestions that I have hypo/adrenal issues. I am very thin. but my basal temp is 97.3 - tired, depressed, suicidal, at times, cold hands, irritable, etc...etc....she wanted to put me on an anti dep and i got indignant - NEVER AGAIN. I want to get to the ROOT of this junk and not cover it with SSRI. I did that twice.) I am going to get blood work now. Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 > I have the box in front of me. I dont see USP. where would it be located? USP progesterone should be written in the ingredients...this means there is bio-identcal, natural progesterone added to the wild yams - this is the kind most of us use...if not, it means it is only phyto- progesterone, made from plants = wild yams. Maybe you want to try the one from our health co-op - it is a good strength - 500 mg of USP progesterone per ounce (comes in a 2 oz jar) and very inexpensive - only $6.88 - http://www.ourhealthcoop.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 IT says that the pills ARE USP and that there is 200mg Progesterone in each tablet. HOWEVER, the cream you are describing is a whole lot less expensive. Is that 500mg per " serving " of your cream? A part of me wants to 'work with this dr. with what she feels comfy " at least with this issue, while another part of me truly respects the ladies on this list.....she heard all about you all. (i think drs see people like us as dangerous - NOT that i know everything but i think they see us as knowing just enough to be dangerous but not enough to really know what we are talking about....) Re: Prometrium > I have the box in front of me. I dont see USP. where would it be located? USP progesterone should be written in the ingredients...this means there is bio-identcal, natural progesterone added to the wild yams - this is the kind most of us use...if not, it means it is only phyto- progesterone, made from plants = wild yams. Maybe you want to try the one from our health co-op - it is a good strength - 500 mg of USP progesterone per ounce (comes in a 2 oz jar) and very inexpensive - only $6.88 - http://www.ourhealthcoop.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 > IT says that the pills ARE USP and that there is 200mg Progesterone in each tablet. > > HOWEVER, the cream you are describing is a whole lot less expensive. Is that 500mg per " serving " of your cream? > > A part of me wants to 'work with this dr. with what she feels comfy " at least with this issue, while another part of me truly respects the ladies on this list.....she heard all about you all. (i think drs see people like us as dangerous - NOT that i know everything but i think they see us as knowing just enough to be dangerous but not enough to really know what we are talking about....) that's how MOST doctors see us...lol as long as what you're using is USP that means it contains REAL progesterone and not just natural progesterone. the 500 mg per ounce or 1000 mg per 2 oz. does not mean that's how much in a serving Dr. Lee said I believe that 480 mg per ounce cream is 3% cream. I use 10% - that means there is 100mg per gram of cream....heck..I have already confused myself! Not firing on all cylinders today. anyway....NO : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Hi , Your experience makes me so darn mad! I had a similar experience. It is so insulting. I have no respect for drs. who rely on such drugs. They are their crutch because they have the inability to think. Run away!!! Roxanna Roxanna V. Knight-Plouff, D.V.M. W Plouff North Star German Shepherd Dog Rescue Inc northstargsdr@... www.northstargsdr.org Re: Re: Prometrium I have the box in front of me. I dont see USP. where would it be located? I am not opposed to trying it in that the cream did not do a whole lot (but, then again, my issues could be more thyroid and adrenal which contributes to low prog. When i talked to the doc yesterday, explaining that i believe i have hypo symptoms - not major ones but enough that life is a bear, at times, she seemed to ignore me and move right past what i was saying to the progesterone issue. I guess its the " what came first? prog issues or thyroid issues? " and the jury seems to still be out on that. But I did not " hear " her even " jump " on my suggestions that I have hypo/adrenal issues. I am very thin. but my basal temp is 97.3 - tired, depressed, suicidal, at times, cold hands, irritable, etc...etc....she wanted to put me on an anti dep and i got indignant - NEVER AGAIN. I want to get to the ROOT of this junk and not cover it with SSRI. I did that twice.) I am going to get blood work now. Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Who gives a rat's behind what they think, since they are steadily killing us with their blinded opinions and mainstream medicines? Of course we're viewed that way because they can't see the forest for the trees. We DO know our disease better and what works because we HAVE the disease and do experience what works and what doesn't. If you're talking about the Prometrium, it is natural progesterone, by mouth or vaginally. Re: Re: Prometrium > IT says that the pills ARE USP and that there is 200mg Progesterone in each tablet. > > HOWEVER, the cream you are describing is a whole lot less expensive. Is that 500mg per " serving " of your cream? > > A part of me wants to 'work with this dr. with what she feels comfy " at least with this issue, while another part of me truly respects the ladies on this list.....she heard all about you all. (i think drs see people like us as dangerous - NOT that i know everything but i think they see us as knowing just enough to be dangerous but not enough to really know what we are talking about....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 HI, , Nope. All the bio-identical hormones are either made from soy or yams. This prometrium, IS bio-identical because it has been formulated in the lab to be structurally identical to our hormones. They used the yam to do it. The stuff they sell in the health food store that you are talking about is the wild yam. Some of the progesterone creams haye wild yam. If the wild yam has not been formulated in the lab to be identical, your body can NOT convert and it will do you know good for progesterone purposes. Then there are some which are bio-identical progesterone that happen to have wild yam added for whatever reason. You really have to do your homework and read the labels. That's true about the USP progesterone on the jar, like you say. Thanks, ! in VA. If prometrium is one of the " progesterones " made from yams only without bio-identical progesterone added, then it is equal to the stuff they sell in the health food store which does not actually contain bio-identical progesterone. this helps some women but not most. In order to tell if it has acutual bio-identical progesterone - as opposed to progesterone from plants only - you need to look and see if it has USP on the jar. --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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