The following symptoms and diseases respond to progesterone therapy, if they are hormone related. It is important to remember that progesterone is not a drug, it is a hormone vital to our well being.
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Endometriosis
The cells which form the lining of the uterus are called endometrial cells. For reasons unknown at present, some of these cells migrate to other parts of the body. They have been found in the wall of the uterus, anywhere in the pelvic region, on the ovaries, bladder, lungs, brain and rectum. They cannot be shed like normal uterine cells but instead form cysts which grow larger with each menstruation causing much pain. 40% of women with endometriosis are 'infertile'. Some authorities believe it is caused by too high an oestrogen level, as it is often cured by, with it's high progesterone level and it disappears entirely with menopause, when of course oestrogen levels drop.
Prevention : To simulate, when a women makes 50 to 100 times the monthly quantity of progesterone, at least 200mg/day will be required. Endometriosis disappears very slowly and sometimes not entirely until menopause, but the progesterone certainly helps with the pain.
Epilepsy
The causes are many and only pre-menstrual epilepsy will respond to progesterone. The attack usually occurs one or two days before or during menstruation, sometimes preceded by a headache or tension. A long interval without food will sometimes precipitate an attack.
Prevention : Depending upon the severity of the problem at least 200mg/day of progesterone will be required for several months until the anti-convulsant drugs are no longer needed. It is essential to get the help of a health practitioner with knowledge of epilepsy and progesterone therapy.
Eye problems
Many women experience an increase in eye problems during the premenstruum. Some of the symptoms are: glaucoma; pain; burning; misty vision; uveitis; conjunctivitis; styes; dark rings under the eyes; watering; puffiness. The reason is a high level of oestrogen causing water retention prior to menstruation.
Prevention: Normally 20mg/day is sufficient progesterone to reduce the effects of oestrogen.