ProgestPure Cream
- Quick absorbing bioidentical progesterone cream
- 25 mg progesterone per serving
- No fillers, perfumes, phthalates, or mineral oils
- Can ease symptoms of peri- and menopause
- 60-day supply (2 months)
Progesterone starts to drop dramatically the moment we turn 45. In fact, in women who stop ovulating (due to age), while estrogen drops by 60%, progesterone can drop as much as 90%. This is why women might need progesterone as the first line of support, before estrogen.
The efficacy and quick absorption of ProgestPure Cream have made it one of the most helpful and therefore popular products in our community. This progesterone cream contains no parabens, mineral oils, fragrances, phthalates, or harsh preservatives.
Magdalena Wszelaki, Wellena Founder
It will depend on how low and symptomatic you are, your diet, and stress levels (stress steals progesterone). We recommend to start slow and slowly dose up.
If you choose to use ProgestPure Cream, start with four pumps which will give you 25 mg of bioidentical progesterone. You can double that (by doing it twice a day) to 50 mg per day if symptoms don’t improve. If you're generally sensitive, start with as little as one pump. Rotate the areas of application using fast-release areas and slow-release areas - see graphic on the right.
Another way to dose is to use your body weight.
Women under 150 lbs: start with 20 to 30 mg of bioidentical progesterone.
Women over 150 lbs: start with 40 to 50 mg of bioidentical progesterone.
If you want to try a higher dosage, I recommend working with a skilled functional practitioner who knows the ins and outs of bioidentical hormones and tests your levels.
Recommended use: Apply 4 pumps (25 mg Progesterone USP) one time per day to smooth skin areas such as the wrists, inner arms or thighs, throat, neck, abdomen or chest, or as directed by your healthcare provider. For optimal use, rotate the areas of application. Use the above guide on fast- and slow-release areas for guidance.
For women finished with menstruation (or nearly finished with menstruation):
Women going through peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause; who suffer from sleep disruption, hot flashes, or night sweats, can use topical progesterone for up to 25 days out of a 30-day calendar, with 5-7 days off, or as recommended by your healthcare provider.
For menstruating women:
Menstruating women are advised to use topical progesterone 5 to 7 days after the first day of your period and continue until the next period begins. Day 1 is the first day of your menstrual bleed. If your period is irregular, start using topical progesterone 7 days after you begin a period and teach your body to learn a new cycle. Stop whenever your period comes back again, and repeat, or apply as recommended by your healthcare provider.
Purified Water, Micronized Progesterone (from Wild Yam), Glycerin, Aloe Vera Gel, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Vitamin E, Radish Extract (Natural Preservative), Carbomer, Allantoin, Shea Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Acacia Gum (Wild Crafted), Proprietary Blend of Essential Oils and Herbs
Putting topical progesterone on your body allows it to bypass digestion and the liver which is beneficial for two reasons. One, you don’t tax your digestion and liver with yet another compound to be absorbed and metabolized. Two, if your gut and liver aren’t functioning optimally, you are running the risk of your body breaking down progesterone into “dirty” progesterone metabolites, which can be harmful.
Furthermore, oral progesterone is largely converted to allopregnanolone on its first pass through the liver. This isn’t the best choice as a progesterone replacement therapy, because allopregnanolone attaches to GABA receptors, creating anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and somniferous (induces sleep) effects. Oral progesterone does not offer all the other benefits of progesterone (described above).
For these reasons, I recommend progesterone in a topical form, not an oral form.
This is an airless and tubeless package, and sometimes with the first pump, it requires a bit of finesse to get it moving.
Please use the steps below to correct the pumping issue with the airless packaging:
1) Please ensure the lid/pump is secured tightly on the bottle.
2) Turn the bottle upside down and shake. This will help move the product towards the top of the pump (similar to turning a condiment bottle such as mustard upside down to get the product to the top).
3) Try to pump the bottle while holding it upside down. Continue to shake the product to the top of the pump. Use slow firm pumps. This will help to get the air out of the bottle.
*Note: Pumping too quickly will not create the suction it requires.
Shanafelt, Tait D., et al. "Pathophysiology and Treatment of Hot Flashes." Mayo Clinic Proceedings. November 2002.
Seifert-Klauss, Vanadin and Prior, Jerilynn C. “Progesterone and Bone: Actions Promoting Bone Health in Women.” National Library of Medicine. October 2010. [PMID: 21052538]
Prior, J C. “Progesterone for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in women.” National Library of Medicine. July 2018. [PMID: 29962257]
“Premenstrual syndrome: Treatment for PMS.” Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG). June 2017.
Spark MJ, Willis J. “Systematic review of progesterone use by midlife and menopausal women.” Maturitas. July 2012. [PMID: 22541358]
Kim, J. Julie, et al. “Progesterone Action in Endometrial Cancer, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, and Breast Cancer.” Endocrine Reviews, Volume 34, Issue 1, 1 February 2013.
Stratton, Pamela and Berkley, Karen J. “Chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis: translational evidence of the relationship and implications. Human Reproduction Update. November 23, 2010.
Sathi, P., et al. “Progesterone therapy increases free thyroxine levels--data from a randomized placebo-controlled 12-week hot flush trial.” August 2013. [PMID: 23252963]
Formby, B., and Wiley, T S. “Progesterone inhibits growth and induces apoptosis in breast cancer cells: inverse effects on Bcl-2 and p53.” November and December, 1998. [PMID: 9846203]
Huang, Yeqian, et al. “Effects of sex hormones on survival of peritoneal mesothelioma.” June 2015. [PMID: 26111523]
Hill, MJ, et al. “Progesterone luteal support after ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Fertility and Sterility. 2013.
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Unfortunately, at this point we only ship to the United States. This is due to the ever-evolving international laws surrounding supplements.
There are forwarding companies like MyUS.com, that will forward orders to you in your country for a fee.
In this case, it is the customer's responsibility to find out in advance if the supplement in question is legal in their country. For example, Progesterone and DHEA are not legal to ship into Canada (Canada classifies bio-identical hormones as drugs so they can only be prescribed by a doctor or naturopath).
We have had customers successfully ship their supplements abroad using MyUS.com, however we have only limited experience with this service.
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Putting topical progesterone on your body allows it to bypass digestion and the liver which is beneficial for two reasons. One, you don’t tax your digestion and liver with yet another compound to be absorbed and metabolized. Two, if your gut and liver aren’t functioning optimally, you are running the risk of your body breaking down progesterone into “dirty” progesterone metabolites, which can be harmful.
Furthermore, oral progesterone is largely converted to allopregnanolone on its first pass through the liver. This isn’t the best choice as a progesterone replacement therapy, because allopregnanolone attaches to GABA receptors, creating anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and somniferous (induces sleep) effects. Oral progesterone does not offer all the other benefits of progesterone (described above).
For these reasons, I recommend progesterone in a topical form, not an oral form.
This is an airless and tubeless package, and sometimes with the first pump, it requires a bit of finesse to get it moving.
Please use the steps below to correct the pumping issue with the airless packaging:
1) Please ensure the lid/pump is secured tightly on the bottle.
2) Turn the bottle upside down and shake. This will help move the product towards the top of the pump (similar to turning a condiment bottle such as mustard upside down to get the product to the top).
3) Try to pump the bottle while holding it upside down. Continue to shake the product to the top of the pump. Use slow firm pumps. This will help to get the air out of the bottle.
*Note: Pumping too quickly will not create the suction it requires.
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