Hysterectomy and Progesterone Cream

I have had a Hysterectomy over 7 years ago ago and I began using Progesterone Cream for a couple of years to alleviate symptoms. However, I felt better and stopped. I also notice an insert was inside the box of progesterone cream that I used and it mentioned possible side effects including cancer. Now my hot flashes have come back and I am confused about a cream that I thought had no risks attached to it.

Should I consider using progesterone cream again? Also since I have had a hysterectomy is it ok for me to use just progesterone?

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Hysterectomy and Progesterone Cream

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Sep 04, 2007

Progesterone cream and cancer
by: Wray

There is no evidence that progesterone causes cancer, in fact quite the opposite.

There are many research papers showing it prevents breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers. So please don't be concerned about it's use. It will help the hot flashes too. And yes you can use just progesterone after a hysterectomy.

As it is the precursor to both oestrogen and testosterone, if you need either of these, the body will make what is required from the progesterone. Take care

Aug 22, 2010

Estrogen cream
by: Anonymous

I am on both estrogen and progesterone cream, had a complete hysterectomy. Is this OK? I still have some hot flashes.

Aug 26, 2010

Estrogen cream
by: Wray

Hi there I don't believe any woman needs extra oestrogen, we get more than enough in our food, water, air and skin care we all use. In fact too much, for more info please see Our Stolen Future website. You might like to read our page on HRT too. Hot flushes can be helped, even stopped by progesterone, but only if enough is used. The amount needed is 400mg/day for 4-5 days, then reduce slowly. Take care Wray