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Re: Dr & others advice on Natural Progesterone Cream & B6From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 2 Apr 2001 11:45:09 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 21 Mar 2001, Bekka wrote: > >Dear Docs and others, >I have a short Luteal Phase (only 2-7 days after ov before I start >spotting). I am having prog level blood tests done this month. If as >suspected my prog levels are low I am considering using b6 throughout >cycle (50mg) and natural prog cream post ovulation. In your opinion is >this safe practice for me to try and is there any danger if I should >conceive whilst using the cream? Is the cream a 'steroid'? > >My own UK gp has never heard of the cream, it is mainly a US product >that I have discovered and researched over the internet. > >Thanks for your time. >Becka Progesterones are sex steroids. When people refer to "natural progesterone cream," I'm never entirely sure what they're talking about. There's a wild mexican yam-derived cream that, in order to work, must have the yam extract chemically changed to allow absorption. I'm not sure if that's what you'd call "natural." In addition, because its US manufacture is unregulated, it's hard to know the contents of such a cream. I would be hesitant to use or recommend unregulated supplements during pregnancy. There is a prescription plant-based medication available here in the US that some fertility specialists use for progesterone supplementation, but the FDA labeling urges against such use. Have you discussed options for progesterone supplementation with your health care provider? Have I answered your question? Please write again if you need further information.
-- Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS Family Nurse Practitioner
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