When progesterone is low it may be necessary to hormone replacement therapy. Treatment can be done with low doses of progesterone, orally, or through adhesive, gel or cream (transdermal).
The application of progesterone by transdermal route is more advantageous than the oral route, since progesterone is absorbed more quickly and effectively by the layer of fat that lies just below the skin, then directly into the bloodstream.
When administered orally, a large part of the progesterone is lost during its processing in the liver, and numerous undesirable compounds are also produced in this process.
Between 35 and 50 years old, the woman shows a 75% reduction in her progesterone levels, which falls progressively and continuously until menopause, when the hormone virtually disappears.
What is the function of progesterone?
- Protects against the fibrocystic sinus;
- It favors the use of fat as a source of energy;
- Natural diuretic;
- Natural antidepressant;
- Facilitates the action of thyroid hormones;
- Normalizes blood clotting;
- Restores libido;
- Normalizes blood sugar levels;
- Normalizes zinc and copper levels;
- Restores cellular oxygen to an adequate level;
- Prevents endometrial cancer (lining of the uterus);
- Helps prevent breast cancer;
- Stimulates bone building;
- Normalizes the elasticity of blood vessels;
- Necessary for the survival of the embryo.
However, hormone replacement therapy requires individualized approach, which should take into account clinical examinations and the personal and family history of the woman.
In addition, monitoring a endocrinologist should be regular because it is already known that the use of hormones can increase the risks of some types of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
