Hormonal Balance

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Women often think of menopause as a long process that unfolds over several

years. However, it is actually a point in time reached when 12 full months have

passed without a menstrual cycle. The word, " perimenopause " defines the years

leading to actual menopause. Perimenopause begins much earlier than you may

expect, typically between your mid 30's and late 40's. Since the average age of

menopause is 51, this symptomatic time of fluctuating hormones can span many

years and be quite challenging.

 

About 5 – 15 years before menopause, women experience seemingly normal cycles,

however ovulation has not actually occurred. Known as anovulatory cycles, the

body does not produce progesterone in the absence of ovulation. After years of

working in harmony, the fine balance between estrogen and progesterone is lost,

signaling the onset of perimenopause. As anovulatory cycles increase,

progesterone levels continue to drop allowing estrogen to become unopposed and

in excess. The world renowned Dr. John R. Lee, MD identified this as " estrogen

dominance. "

 

Estrogen dominance contributes to many symptoms during perimenopause including

mood swings, reduced sex drive, weight gain, sleep disturbances, irritability,

fuzzy thinking and heavy, prolonged periods. An excess of estrogen causes

uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts while increasing your risk for breast,

ovarian and uterine cancers. In younger women, estrogen dominance is linked to

endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) causing infertility, while

low progesterone levels are associated with early miscarriages.

 

Since hormones play a vital role in every woman's health and well-being,

restoring balance is essential. In the past, women looked to hormone replacement

therapy (HRT) to achieve hormonal balance and prevent age and hormone related

health conditions. However, between them, synthetic estrogens and progestins

have 120 possible risks and side effects. HRT not only fails to provide the

heart and bone health benefits promised, research shows that these synthetic

hormones promote breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, and cause blood clots,

strokes and high blood pressure.

 

The most natural way to restore hormonal balance is by replenishing healthy

progesterone levels with bio-identical, USP progesterone cream. The term

bio-identical refers to progesterone that undergoes a special laboratory

process, making it identical to the progesterone naturally produced in the body.

When applied topically, bio-identical progesterone cream absorbs directly into

the blood stream. It safely and effectively nurtures the entire endocrine

system, has a calming effect on the nervous system, and maintains the proper

function of other vital hormones and every organ in your body.

 

Known as the " master hormone, " progesterone is the only hormone that has the

ability to convert into other hormones as needed, taking the guesswork out of

achieving balance. The adaptogenic way that progesterone identifies and responds

to the specific needs of your unique body is amazing. It boosts testosterone

levels to revitalize your sexual energy, and as estrogen levels begin to drop,

it stimulates estrogen receptors to help prevent bone loss, heart disease,

memory loss and other health conditions associated with estrogen deficiency.

 

Remember, everything you put on your skin absorbs into your bloodstream. There

are many progesterone creams on the market with endocrine disrupting

ingredients, chemicals, preservatives, fragrance, etc. Some don't have a high

enough percentage of progesterone to achieve hormonal balance and relieve

symptoms. Some can actually make you feel worse. Be sure to choose a high

quality, chemical free progesterone cream for optimum results and wonderful

health benefits.

 

Michelle

http://www.HolisticMenopause.com