What happens if I am allergic to the cream, e.g. rash?

We see women who have experienced a reaction to the cream ingredients but, if it’s pure micronised progesterone, the body will not react adversely to a bio-identical molecule. That’s why it is very important when you start the cream that you test the base, and apply to skin areas that are not sun altered (eg face, neck) or normally sensitive to chemicals.

Also do not put it on areas that are open to wounds or are prone to rashes. Test your progesterone cream on areas that are unaffected. If you continue to develop a rash, stop the cream and question the ingredients.

If you know you have an allergy to nuts, check on the contents that the oil used is not that particular nut oil. If you suspect it does, test the cream on a small area of skin on the inside of your wrist.

Please, do not apply to your throat as an adverse reaction could potentially lead to constriction of the airway if you discover you are allergic to a particular ingredient in the cream base).

Don’t give up on progesterone supplementation simply because you are experiencing a ‘reaction’ to your cream (itching). We recommended you swap brands, perhaps opting for a cream that is free from additional hormones, herbs and alcohols.