Natural Progesterone Cream 1,000 mg/oz, 3 oz — Dr. Norman's

Dr. Norman's progesterone cream is a choice for the years when the cycle turns irregular and the hot flashes, mood changes, and restless nights show up. You rub it into the skin rather than swallow it: absorption is transdermal, and you measure the dose by sight, using the same amount every day.

What it is and what's in the tube

A transdermal cream with 1,000 mg of USP progesterone per ounce — 3,000 mg in the 3 oz tube. The progesterone comes from the manufacturer's own process (MNCT), which converts the diosgenin in wild yam into progesterone before it ever goes into the formula. That difference matters: this is not a plain yam extract — the progesterone is already formed in the cream.

The rest of the formula is sesame seed oil, jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, red clover extract, ginseng root, arnica, lecithin, panthenol (vitamin B5), vitamin E, vitamin A, and allantoin. It contains sesame oil — worth knowing if you have a sesame allergy.

Who it's for

• Women in perimenopause with irregular cycles and breast tenderness.
• Women in menopause or post-menopause dealing with hot flashes and night sweats.
• Anyone noticing mood changes and broken sleep tied to this hormonal stage.
• People who would rather go topical than take a daily pill.

How to use it

The manufacturer's directions: apply a small amount, about ½ to 1 linear inch of cream, once or twice a day, for a maximum of 25 consecutive days. Then take a 5-day break and resume the cycle. Rub it into clean, thin-skinned areas — inner arms, thighs, or abdomen — and rotate the spot each day. Keep it in a cool, dry place.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a wild yam cream?
No. In this cream the yam diosgenin has already been converted into USP progesterone before it enters the formula (the manufacturer's MNCT process). An unprocessed yam cream does not make that conversion inside the body.

How do you apply progesterone cream?
The manufacturer says to apply half to one linear inch of cream, once or twice a day, for up to 25 consecutive days, followed by a 5-day break. Rub it into clean, thin-skinned areas and rotate the area each day.

How long does a 3 oz tube last?
At one application a day of the amount above, a 3 oz tube usually covers two to three 25-day cycles.

Can anyone use it?
It is sold as a unisex product, but check with your doctor or a licensed naturopath first if you have any health condition, if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are on hormone therapy.

Precautions

Consult your doctor or a licensed naturopath before using it if you have any health condition, if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are on hormone therapy. It is not a replacement for treatment prescribed by your doctor. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

More for menopause

Many customers pair it with Female Harmony for daily support in capsule form, or with Vitex drops for cycle support. You can see everything we carry in Menopause Support.