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Progesterone Cream daily with no breaks

by Janet
(USA)

My doctor advised I use natural progesterone cream daily with no breaks to see if it helps with horrible insomnia, low energy, and headaches.

I am 52 and have very irregular periods. Is it safe to use the cream continuously with no breaks? I read sometimes it's fine, and other places I read you must take a break. What is best? Safest?

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Jan 10, 2011
 I took progesterone cream daily with no breaks
by: Michele

Hi, From September 1 to mid October last year [6 weeks], I took progesterone cream daily with no breaks because I wanted to kick in my fight against estrogen dominance, plus, I was freaked out that they had found DCIS [ductal carcinoma in situ which is pre-cancer] in my breast (I am a breast cancer survivor). It did the trick - I got rid of my Chronic Fatigue, Thrush and anxiety/crappy sleep...BUT!! be forwarned - I put on a ton of weight - it was weird - it was like a band of water weight on my upper stomach, and my thighs and bum enlarged...that was disheartening. Now that I am on progesterone cream two weeks on/two weeks off, I am back to normal.

I would think you should get a second opinion about taking anything, daily, non-stop...but taking progesterone saved my life! I also have the energy back - I feel like I am back in my twenties - good luck.
Jan 10, 2011
 ca
by: Jessica

I'm breasfeeding so I take it continuously. I have been for about 4 months now. I tried taking a break in the begining and it only made me feel horrible. So I'm guessing that there are times when taking it continuously is a good thing if it makes you feel better...
Jan 11, 2011
 Re: Your Question
by: Karen

I would think if your period is irregular that it would be tough to follow a cycle. Thus using it continuously would make sense. In the section on how to use the cream, it addresses this.

I gained midsection weight too and now wonder if it was using progesterone cream continuously. I never had that before and thought maybe its from getting older. I'm 43 now.

I feel better when I use it continuously.
Jan 12, 2011
 Progesterone Cream daily with no breaks
by: Wray

Hi Janet It is safe to use daily, I do and have for 15 years now. I did during my peri-menopause years too, when I had a regular cycle, my symptoms came back if I took one. It's impossible to follow your cycle if you have irregular periods, which could be stopping soon too. We do have a page on Menopause you might like to look at. Please make sure you use enough, I recommend 100-200mg/day, dependant on symptoms. And please look at our page on Oestrogen Dominance in case your doctor has not warned you about it. Progesterone does help with sleep, see here. But if you find you need more help, please see here. Progesterone can increase energy levels, but it might be due to low vitamin D, please have a test done, see the Vitamin D council website for more info. Plus our page on Insulin Resistance as this is often a cause too. Finally progesterone is affective for headaches, see here, here and here. Take care Wray
Jan 12, 2011
 I took progesterone cream daily with no breaks
by: Wray

Hi Michelle I'm pleased the progesterone helped you, but it seems the amount was not high enough to prevent the weight gain. This is caused by oestrogen, not progesterone, please see our page on Oestrogen Dominance for more info. Progesterone initially stimulates oestrogen, particularly if insufficient is used. Oestrogen causes fat cells to divide and multiply, fat cells are also a non-ovarian source of progesterone, hence the added weight. Oestrogen also causes water retention too, which adds to the weight. I've not found using it continuously causes this gain, but evidently you have. Take care Wray
Jan 12, 2011
 ca
by: Wray

Hi Jessica It's safe to use continuously, and safe to use during breast feeding. We do have a page on Pregnancy with some info on this. Take care Wray
Jan 12, 2011
 Re: Your Question
by: Wray

Hi Karen I don't believe the weight gain is caused by continuous use, as many women get it when taking a break. It's a side affect of using progesterone, and usually insufficient. Progesterone stimulates oestrogen initially, and oestrogen causes fat cells to increase in number and causes water retention. For more info please see our page on Oestrogen Dominance. Take care Wray
Aug 21, 2011
 Daily - balance?
by: Anonymous

I've also thought doing my low dose progesterone on days after my cycle and then increasing it on the 14th day till my cycle starts.

My goal is some kind of hormonal balance. I have melasma that seems to be getting worse now that I'm back on progesterone cream, acne, and anxiety. I do think my anxiety is a tad bit better while on it. PMS doesn't seem as bad but still there. When I did my ZRT test it said progesterone levels too high compared to estrogen and estradial slightly low.

I'm wondering if progesterone cream being on a high amount gave me melasma? I am now taking about 15-20mg nightly.
Oct 07, 2014
 progesterone incessant pms
by: mg

My experience, and everyone is different, of course, was that nonstop progesterone of 100 mg/day micronized caused perpetual PMS. I had headaches, tiredness, hands swelling...all that fun stuff. I thought it was the estrogen at first, but ended up that once I discontinued the progesterone, I recovered completely within 2 to 3 days!
Sep 21, 2015
 cream
by: Louann

I am 62 years old and I am taking progesterone cream after reading many comments on this site I decided to give it a try since I had many of the systoms. I have been menopausal since I was 55. My question is, since im not going through the cycle is it safe to take the cream every day? I use only a quarter of a tsp twice a day and still feel some of the hot flashes etc. I have been using the cream for 25 days now. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Feb 07, 2016
 is this ok, and is it from progestrone?
by: tansie

I have been taking source naturals progesterone cream for over two years continuously (no regular breaks, twice a day most days). Substantially, I feel way better. Around nine months ago, my cycles resumed (I had been breastfeeding and had no cycles prior to this) and they seemed normal to start with, but I have been unable to conceive. Then they began behaving strangely, with small amounts of spotting, almost from period to period. This has happened a few times. The first time I had taken a five day break from progesterone. The second time I had tried a small amount of phytoestrogen (two doses). Then I had a cycle and spotted for a month. Now my doctor has found cysts on both of my ovaries. Now the doctors are looking into what they are. Could continuous progesterone use for the last two years cause these cysts?

Thanks
Feb 07, 2016
 is this ok, and is it from progestrone?
by: tansie

I have been taking source naturals progesterone cream for over two years continuously (no regular breaks, twice a day most days). Substantially, I feel way better. Around nine months ago, my cycles resumed (I had been breastfeeding and had no cycles prior to this) and they seemed normal to start with, but I have been unable to conceive. Then they began behaving strangely, with small amounts of spotting, almost from period to period. This has happened a few times. The first time I had taken a five day break from progesterone. The second time I had tried a small amount of phytoestrogen (two doses). Then I had a cycle and spotted for a month. Now my doctor has found cysts on both of my ovaries. Now the doctors are looking into what they are. Could continuous progesterone use for the last two years cause these cysts?

Thanks
Mar 13, 2018
 Use of Progesterone Cream daily for life?
by: Christine

Hi. My name is Christine (Chris) and I live in Australia.

I had to have a hysterectomy in my 20’s but my ovaries were left in tact. I went into early menopause late 20’s/early 30’s and my GP put me on HRT implants for the better part of 20 years and I stopped needing them around age 50. I am now 65 years of age and have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 4 years ago. I am VERY interested in trying topical Progesterone Cream for my FM pain.

Q. Can/should I use it 2-3 times a day every day?
Q. Should I stop using it after my pain (hopefully) subsides?

Cheers from Down Under 👍
Mar 14, 2018
 Use of Progesterone Cream daily for life?
by: Joy

Hi Christine

I am 62 and have been using Natpro Progesterone Cream every day for 14 years now and I will never stop. Progesterone therapy is a life long commitment, the moment you stop, symptoms return.

Fibromyalgia responds very well to natural Progesterone, Vitamin D3 and Magnesium. Please read this page, progesterone certainly helped.

It should be used no less than twice a day. Between 100-200mg per day is needed, more may be needed if symptoms are severe.

Please read these pages as well.

How to use Progesterone Cream

Estrogen Dominance

Vitamin D3
Mar 15, 2018
 How much and how long to use Progesterone Cream for Fibromyalgia
by: Chris

Hi Joy 😃

Thanks so much for your response to my recent questions. I am awaiting delivery of Life Flo Health Progesta-Care Body Cream, which was recommended by one of the US websites I visited. I’m getting it through iHerb Australia from the US. I’ve used iHerb before and have been very pleased with them.

I started a major detox about 3 months ago, and then started to introduce more recommended supplements. I have been (and still am) taking a Vit D & K capsule once daily, as well as Total B (no methyls, as I have the MTHFR gene mutation and my body can’t tolerate Folate or process B12 properly), High Strength Magnesium Powder, Astaxanthin gel caps (8mg per day), Vitamin C, and pre-pro biotics with digestive enzymes.

So far so good. I had about 2 months of very low FM pain (50-60% improvement) but it has ramped back up again to about a 35-40% improvement overall. I am really looking forward to trialing the Progesta-Care Cream as well as the other supps. 🤞🙏.

I’m so glad I found this forum, as there is very little info or support for FM in Oz 🙁
Mar 26, 2018
 Progesterone cream WORKS!
by: Lisa C

So glad to have found this page and all the comments.

I am 50 and this year was the kicker for me....I was feeling tired, depressed, lower back aches and the weight gain..headaches I never had before. I Did not want to do anything, like even shopping! Hot flashes holy crap... I started to research and knew I had to figure this out.

I choose the Progesto-Life bio identical progesterone cream. OH MY WOW...the first day...I noticed a difference. Within 3days of using this product. My weight started to come down and helped with that nagging back pain I had. I feel overall in good spirits remarkably the depression lifted to a point that I wanted to do stuff again..go to diner or shopping, even to a concert.

Women who have shared their stories...is why I'm sharing mine..!! I remember reading a comment that said "it gives you your life back" and I thought that is exactly what this cream does It gave me my life back and you can get yours back too!!

Peace & Blessings to all...Lisa

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