When to stop using cream
Progesterone Detoxing
When to stop using cream
Monitoring how your body metabolises progesterone cream is extremely important. And this can be achieved quite simply through regular salivary hormone profiles.
We have observed cases where a woman will begin applying cream midway through her cycle and, within a matter of several days, be in a state of ‘overdose’. She’ll spend the next couple of months ‘detoxing’ to bring her levels back within normal limits.
It’s situations such as this that we want to avoid, therefore, it’s imperative you have your GP on side to order (this way you get a Medicare rebate) and interpret your salivary profile reports.
It’s recommended you STOP using cream and begin monthly monitoring of your progesterone levels.
Do not resume progesterone supplementation unless medically indicated, ie., your levels drop below the respective reference range on your salivary hormone assay report.
Next step, investigate what’s interfering with the metabolism of progesterone. And on this subject I would strongly recommend you read Your Guide to Metabolic Health, A How-To Guide to Getting Well by Dr. Honeyman-Lowe & Dr. Lowe.
A doctor competent at diagnosis can help you determine the cause ? specifically you’d be looking at hypothyroidism or thyroid hormone resistance.
Thyroid function affects liver clearance of progesterone.
A Liver Function Test would also be of tremendous value here. A liver function test (LFT) is a blood test that helps a doctor determine whether the liver is functioning properly. The test measures the levels of liver enzymes in the blood as a way of helping diagnose liver problems.
We strongly recommend you visit The Liver Doctor website to learn all there is to know about liver dysfunction and cleansing.
Typically, one would expect estrogen (E2) levels in relation to progesterone levels to be in the ratio of 1:200~300.
The more we come to understand progesterone supplementation, the more we appreciate it’s a constant balancing act of observation and dosage adjustment.
