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What Should I Know About Progesterone Cream? (Updated)

2022-11-25T17:00:00-06:00

Premium progesterone products since 1996.

How does progesterone cream work?

A popular strategy to increase progesterone levels is the use of natural progesterone cream. Progesterone cream is used by millions to combat the imbalance associated with decreased or fluctuating hormone levels. In many cases, progesterone cream is used to help ease the symptoms of menopause (and peri-menopause). It is applied directly to the skin, ideally where capillaries are dense and close to the skin such as the face, neck, upper chest, breasts, inner arms, and the palms of your hands and soles of your feet. Typically, this cream is applied twice per day.

Deciding on the best progesterone cream for you

You may have already heard about the many benefits of natural progesterone cream and wonder how you might be able to try it for yourself and see if it might help with your specific symptoms. With so many creams on the market, it is very important to find a quality progesterone cream.

Kokoro: Helping you find a healthy balance

Kokoro, LLC, is a company with over 26 years of experience producing products that promote and enhance our customers’ health, wellness and beauty. The word "Kokoro" comes from the Japanese language and means “the heart.” Our commitment is to provide products that you can trust and service that comes from the heart.

Our signature product, the Balance Cream for Women, is one of the finest natural progesterone creams currently on the market. Thousands of women have chosen this product to achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle and ease the symptoms that often accompany menopause. This product is made from natural progesterone (approximately 22 mg per 1/4 teaspoon), wild yam extract, quality oils and natural emulsifiers.

Kokoro’s Balance Cream can help you achieve the balanced, healthy lifestyle that you are looking for. For more information or to place an order, you can visit our website, or email us at info@kokorohealth.com for more product details.

Disclaimer: This site is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this Site, including information that may be provided on the Site either directly or via linking to third-party sites, are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

YOU SHOULD NOT USE THIS INFORMATION FOR DIAGNOSING A HEALTH PROBLEM OR PRESCRIBING A MEDICATION, EVEN FOR YOURSELF. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL ADVISORS PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM OR IF YOU HAVE HEALTH CONCERNS OR ISSUES.

Stress and Your Hormones

2020-04-01T17:18:00-05:00

Stress can be overwhelming.

Stress and your emotional state can alter your hormonal balance. Natural progesterone is known as the calming hormone and may help ease both your mental and physical response to stress. Unfortunately, many women are living with very low levels of progesterone and need to supplement.

Many physical and emotional health conditions are affected by stress including anxiety, depression, weight gain, stroke or heart attacks, and immune problems. Your skin (hives, rashes), digestion and intestinal (GERD, different types of ulcers, irritable bowel) and degenerative neurological disorders could also be affected by continued unchecked stress. Anxiety and stress may also aggravate any other existing condition you may have and may even be their cause.

Kokoro Balance Creme for women may help restore healthy levels and therefore reduce the effects of stress, both mental and physical. It is easily applied to the skin, is absorbed and carried to the blood stream.

For more information on natural progesterone and its benefits please see the following:

Books: The Estrogen Alternative – Raquel Martin or any of the books by Dr. John R. Lee.

Website: www.progesteroneplace.com – audio lectures for easy listening.

Store Closures and Short Supply of Kokoro:

Some stores are closed, many stores have empty shelves. If you can't find your favorite Kokoro product, or just don’t want to go out, go to our web site, https://www.kokorohealth.com/ and order online.

If you use the code: BESAFE at checkout, you will receive a 10% discount at check out. This discount will run through the end of April 2020. If you want to save even more, then look at our subscription plan which offers 20% off and free USA shipping to members ($5.00 off shipping on international orders).

We welcome your comments and suggestions. Stay healthy! Stay Safe!

Cleaning Product Awareness

2020-03-24T19:51:00-05:00

Do you really know your cleaning products?

I hope you and your family are safe during this period.

As a safety note:

Everyone is more aware of the need for good sanitation habits, not only on a personal level, but in our homes as well. Right now, it may be difficult to find the cleaning supplies you have been used to using and there is often a desire to “mix whatever is around” to use for cleaning.

I came across some references about dangerous combinations that everyone should be aware of. When using bleach or ammonia it is important to remember that some combinations of cleaners can be extremely dangerous—even fatal!

DO NOT MIX THE FOLLOWING CLEANERS!

Bleach & Ammonia

Why? Potentially deadly combination.
Symptoms:
- Coughing
Shortness of breath
Whizzing
Watery eyes
Throat, nose, or eye irritation

Bleach & Acidic Products

Why?
- Potentially deadly combination.
Can be absorbed through your skin or inhaled.
Creates Chlorine Gas.
Symptoms:
- Coughing
Shortness of breath
Whizzing
Watery eyes
Throat, nose, or eye irritation
Vomiting
Chest pain
Examples of acidic products
- Vinegar
- Glass cleaners (Windex, etc)
- Toilet Bowl Cleaners
- Dishwashing Detergents
CAN CAUSE DEATH!

BLEACH & ALCOHOL

Why?
- Creates Chloroform
May be carcinogenic
Symptoms:
- Not immediately apparent.

Sometimes in our haste to find a cleaner we may forget what we already know. This list is not intended to alarm or frighten anyone, but is offered as a safety reminder. The two web sites listed below are good sources of information on this topic.

Dangers of Bleach by Dr Axe

The Family Handyman writes about the dangers of mixing bleach.

Store Closures and short supply of products:

Some stores are closed, many stores have empty shelves. If you can't find your favorite Kokoro product, or just don’t want to go out, shop on our web site, KokoroHealth Home Page and order online. If you use the code: BESAFE at checkout, you will receive a 10% discount at check out. This discount will run through the end of April 2020. If you want to save even more, then look at our subscription plan which offers 20% off and free USA shipping to members ($5.00 off shipping on international orders).

We welcome your comments and suggestions. Stay healthy! Stay Safe!

What Should I Know About Progesterone Cream?

2019-11-06T13:17:00-06:00

Premium progesterone products since 1996.

How does progesterone cream work?

Deciding on the best progesterone cream for you

Kokoro: Helping you find a healthy balance

Filtering Noise and Nonsense From "Experts"

2017-08-22T18:33:00-05:00

Before starting in, please note the following:

As a general disclaimer, it should be noted that Kokoro, LLC does not, nor has it ever, make any medical claims. Our Terms of Service state:

This site is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this Site, including information that may be provided on the Site either directly or via linking to third-party sites, are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional (collectively, "Healthcare Professional") regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The information provided on this Site and Linked Sites (as defined), including information relating to medical and health conditions, products and treatments, is often provided in summary or aggregate form. Again, it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your Healthcare Professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

You should not use the information or services on this Site for diagnosis or treatment of any health issue or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should always consult with your Healthcare Professional, and carefully read all information provided by the manufacturer of a product and on or in any product label or packaging, before using any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic product or before adopting any treatment for a health problem. Each person is different, and the way you react to a particular product may be significantly different from the way other people react to such product. You should also consult your Healthcare Professional regarding any interactions between any medication you are currently taking and nutritional supplements. Any comments made on the Site or in reviewing products are strictly personal views made in their personal capacity. These comments are not claims made by Kokoro nor do they represent the view or position of Kokoro.

My observations of their web site:

Their use of our images, trademarked name and written copy without our specific written permission is a violation of our “Terms of Use,” and is, in our opinion, a violation of applicable trademark, copyright, and fair business practices law.
No specific information of this organization can be determined from their web site. A quick search on Whois reveals that the domain name is privately listed.
There is no disclosure on the web site that any payments of commissions or referral fees are made for any links checked. A number of the links are to companies that are generally marketing their products through Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) types of organizations.
No disclosure of how “User Rating” numbers or “Product Stars” was determined.
Most of the links suggesting a better alternative lead to a product named “Femmetrinol.” No specific information on this product could be determined.
A check of their “About Us” page shows logos of many institutions of higher learning. No associated names are listed on this page. When the professional designations on this page are clicked, only two actually connect to any individual. (Mary H…, a “Registered Dietitian” and Brooke R…, a “Licensed Mental Health Counselor.”)
No other name or “expert” is readily available and yet this site claims to be the “largest and most trusted diet resource on the web.” I have yet to determine what this diet topic has to do with natural progesterone.

Review and response format:

Review quotations are in italics and my responses are in bold.

Review and responses follow:

It was brought to our attention that a web site purporting of offer “unbiased, objective” [emphasis mine] reviews of many health products had rated Kokoro® Balance Creme unfavorably. Naturally, this peaked my curiosity.

“...this targets a range of hormonal conditions—from treating menopause related hot flashes and night sweats, to helping users with PCOS, PMS or painful menstrual periods.”

Response: Kokoro does not nor has it “targeted” any condition for any “treatment.”

The following three statements can be grouped with a common comment from me:

“Our experts [none listed] have evaluated…and have found that…time again, Femmetrinol….

“Our experts have put together a guide to the menopause creams that actually work. More details at this link here.

…. Combine this supplement with a proven menopause pill such as Femmetrinol for better results.”

Response: each is a direct (non-working) link to sell Femmetrinol.

“The formula contains two forms of wild yam, though it’s not especially clear why the makers of this product listed wild yam extract and wild yam sourced progesterone separately.”

Response: unfortunately the “experts” don’t know enough to realize these are two separate ingredients. One is actually a wild yam extract and the other is Progesterone USP that is sourced from wild yam.

A link stating, “Find the menopause solution perfect for your unique body chemistry — click here to learn how.”

Response: this link leads only to a product list with no other information.

“Kokoro Balance Cream is not sold direct to consumers, rather, Kokoro works with affiliates who sell the product in [sic] their behalf.”

Response: This assertion is indicative of their lack of research. We do, in fact, sell direct both on our web site and Amazon. Very little is sold through affiliates and the bulk of our business is wholesale to retail Health Food stores across the nation.

A link stating: “Our guide to progesterone replacement and how it affects the body. Click here for more info.”

<>Response: There is no information! This link leads only to a product list.

“Kokoro is a California company that sells supplements for both men and women…. The site itself is pretty sparse and relies on information sourced from Amazon to flesh out its product descriptions.”

Response: Interesting observation since we own the brand and its associated marks and descriptions which we inputted on Amazon.

“Kokoro does link to another website for further information about the use of progesterone creams in general, but there’s something to be desired from the official site from a consumer point of view.

Overall, Kokoro could do a better job explaining how their products work. The site feels a bit confusing and doesn’t fully flesh out the ideas it brings up. The outside progesterone-themed webpage, for example, gives users a few articles, but again, there’s nothing really substantial listed to educate potential buyers.”

Response: Unfortunately, these “experts” should realize that Federal Law prohibits the offering of information, suggested treatments, etc. with respect to a company’s products. To do otherwise causes a product to be considered a misbranded drug.

Final Observation:

Sadly, anyone with a computer and an internet connection can go online and write or produce a video and label themselves as an “expert.” This review, and I’m sure others, on this site (and a few other sites I found) are “cookie-cutter” boilerplate from one product to another.
Not only have they misrepresented Kokoro®, but they have similar “expert” reviews of some of the other oldest and respected companies offering natural progesterone cream to the public. Their published opinions show they are not familiar with the multitude of published material available on this topic.
The entire “review” appears to emphasizing a link to sell Femmetrinol which is a “pill-based” supplement to address menopause symptoms and has nothing to do with natural hormone supplementation.

Again, any qualified opinions on what I’ve written are welcome.

Information and Education Updates

2016-02-29T14:11:00-06:00

We've just finished re-editing and updating a lecture given by Dr John R Lee that Kokoro sponsored in Columbus, Georgia in 1998. Old stuff, you say? Not really; it's just as relevant today as it was when Dr Lee came to Georgia.

Dr Lee's lecture is in a convenient mp3 format and his Q&A session is indexed for your convenience. You can explore it here on our sponsored site: ProgesteronePlace.com.

We've also re-edited and posted a video interview with Dr Judi Gerstung that was originally taped in 2001 in San Francisco. It is also on ProgesteronePlace.com at this link.

The information is great and still pertinent. As always, we encourage you to seek advice from your own health care professional. It is important to note that this information is not intended, nor should it be construed, as medical advice.

The Premium Approach to Natural Progesterone

2016-02-25T08:45:00-06:00

Using Progesterone Cream During Menopause

During these important life phases, women can experience a wide variety of symptoms and may begin to look anywhere and everywhere for relief. During this time, it is especially important to remember that every woman is different, and each woman may have a different experience before and during menopause.

There is an ample amount of information regarding the uses and effectiveness of progesterone cream. The best thing you can do is to gather information that is helpful or otherwise relevant to you and your specific experience with menopause. If you decide to try progesterone cream in an attempt to achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle, spend time learning about the various uses and creams on the market, so that you can find the right product for you.

A woman’s motivation for using progesterone is also a very important element to consider. Some women have either physiological or pharmacological goals in mind: physiological programs are designed to help you replicate a normal level of progesterone in your body. This level is generally between 20-30 milligrams per day. However, if you have a pharmacological goal in mind, then you may be looking to raise progesterone levels much higher, and you should be very cautious as this affects the body differently. We recommend seeing a healthcare professional in order to undergo these progesterone treatments.

On the contrary, progesterone cream is an alternative option to finding a natural balance. Normal usage of progesterone cream is between ? and ¼ of a teaspoon applied to your body twice a day. The best places to apply cream are ones high in capillary concentration (face, chest, throat, breasts, palms of hands or soles of feet). You can rotate the application area if you wish. One of the keys when starting progesterone cream is to remember patience and consistency — many women experience results quickly after beginning the cream, but for others, it can take up to several months. While you may need to make some personal adjustments, do not be tempted to think that more is better.

Kokoro’s Balance Cream for Women

Kokoro Platinum Plus is a unique approach in combining natural progesterone within an exquisite moisturizing and combining it with state of the art anti-wrinkle ingredients. We've taken our experience in producing the finest natural progesterone cream on the market and blended it with the knowledge of leading anti-age ingredient developers to bring you a product that will change the way you think about natural progesterone. You can learn more here about Platinum Plus.

Disclaimer: This site is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this Site, including information that may be provided on the Site either directly or via linking to third-party sites, are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional (collectively, "Healthcare Professional") regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Natural Progesterone Background

2016-02-24T13:31:00-06:00

Natural Progesterone Since 1996

Progesterone cream is one of many options that women searching for an internal balance and healthy lifestyle turn to, during all phases of life. While many women report that progesterone cream helps curb menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and vaginal dryness, we also think it is important to convey that all women are different. Therefore, while progesterone cream helps many women through perimenopause and menopause, results will never be exactly the same for each woman who tries it.

Why Go Kokoro?

Kokoro has nearly 20 year’s experience producing natural progesterone cream. In this time, the use of progesterone cream has increased, and the number of companies who sell progesterone creams has skyrocketed, accordingly.

With so many options on the market, we recommend that women do significant research on the topic. Before purchasing a progesterone cream, women should consider the reasons they plan to start using it; this insight that will help women find the right product that truly meets their needs.

There are a number of reasons why women choose to use progesterone cream. As previously discussed, seeking balance during menopause is often at the top of the list. In addition, women may be looking to replicate the level of progesterone that their body produces on a normal basis. Applying progesterone cream during a time when your levels are lower than usual can help you achieve the balance that you are looking for.

Kokoro Balance Cream for Women

Kokoro’s Balance Cream for Women is one of the finest natural progesterone creams on the market — thousands of women who are seeking a balanced and healthy lifestyle have chosen our cosmetic cream over the years.

Tips for Using Our Cream

Our cream contains natural progesterone (approximately 22 mg per ¼ teaspoon), wild yam extract, quality oils, and natural emulsifiers. Our balance cream is smooth, provides excellent absorption through the skin, and has no added colors or fragrance. Kokoro’s Balance Cream delivers a level of natural progesterone recommended by health professionals. We recommend using ? to ¼ of a teaspoon twice a day to areas of the body high in capillary count such as throat, face, breasts, palms of hands or soles of the feet. For women who are no longer menstruating, recommended frequency of use is three weeks on and one week off.

Kokoro is unique in that it offers a satisfaction guarantee for our products. Our commitment is to provide products that you can trust and service that comes from the heart. Visit our website for more information, or to order our cosmetic creams, today.

When To Use Progesterone Cream

2014-12-02T09:30:00-06:00

Premium progesterone products since 1996.

One of the most common times that women look to progesterone cream is the time leading up to menopause, and while it is taking place. Because symptoms of menopause vary greatly from woman to woman, it makes sense that every woman will have a slightly different experience using progesterone cream.

Do Your Research

Depending on your specific symptoms and the specific outcomes you are looking to achieve, your best bet is to do your own research, gather pertinent information for your set of circumstances, and to even try multiple creams until you find what works best for you. You know your body better than any company trying to sell you a cream, so follow your instincts. Always remember: if a cream manufacturer makes claims that seem too good to be true, chances are that they cannot deliver.

Be mindful that companies that sell cosmetic progesterone cream cannot legally claim to cure or eliminate symptoms, so if you read these types of claims, be skeptical. Also remember that, just because something is printed on the Internet does not mean it is true.

Progesterone Cream and Menopause

Many women indicate that they experience relief with their individual symptoms with the use of progesterone cream. One key thing to understand is how much cream to apply and when. Normal usage is between ? and ¼ teaspoon twice a day. You should apply the cream to areas of the body high in capillary concentration, like the face, chest, throat, breast, palms and soles of feet.

Premenopausal women should start using progesterone cream on day 12 of their cycle and continue until day 26 (you should adapt this slightly if you have a longer or shorter cycle.)

On the other hand, menopausal women (who are not taking estrogen) generally have some flexibility about when they use the cream. Using it three out of four weeks often works well, and you can use a bit more if symptoms are severe.

Menopausal women who are taking estrogen should consult with their healthcare provider when deciding whether to add progesterone cream, and may need to taper off the estrogen.

Commit and be Patient

Regardless of your motivation for using progesterone cream, try to be committed to your application, as this will likely help you achieve the positive results you are looking for. While it is possible to achieve positive results quickly, it takes many women several months to achieve desired results. Patience is key during this process.

Kokoro’s Balance cream is one option to consider when you are looking for a progesterone cream option. This cream is one of the finest natural progesterone creams on the market and the choice for thousands of women seeking a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Visit our website for more information, or to browse our products!

Description: Knowing when to use progesterone cream depends on a variety of factors and may be different for each individual. Learn more about Kokoro’s Balance Cream today.

How to Use Progesterone Cream

2014-11-21T13:08:00-06:00

If you have decided to try using progesterone cream, you have probably spent time researching the product’s results and effectiveness and you’ve likely put a lot of thought into how it might meet your unique needs.

This decision to utilize progesterone in your daily beauty regime has likely taken you months or even years to come to. Therefore, it may also take some time to actually experience positive results. Once you begin using a progesterone cream, your goal should be to stay committed and consistent. This will help you achieve optimal results for your body. While some women achieve results quickly, it can take other women months to see the results that they are looking for. Patience is key.

One big myth about progesterone cream use is that using more cream will speed up the effectiveness and allow you to experience positive results sooner. This is simply not the case. You are working to achieve a delicate balance within your body, so small and subtle changes are better in the long run.

Tips for Using Our Progesterone Cream

Generally, individuals using our cream should use between ? and ¼ ounce of progesterone cream, twice per day. It should be applied to areas of the body that have a high concentration of capillaries. These areas include the face, chest, throat, breasts, palms of hands and soles of feet. Rotating sites is generally a good idea.

?Premenopausal women looking to start using progesterone cream should consider using the cream from day 12-26 of their cycle (if you count the start of your period as Day 1). If your cycle is longer, you can continue through day 28. If bleeding starts before it normally would (or before day 26), then you should stop using the cream, begin counting again, and start using the cream again at day 12.

?Menopausal women (not taking estrogen) have some flexibility about when they use progesterone cream. Generally, you can use the cream three out of four calendar weeks, and then start again at the beginning of the next calendar month.

?Menopausal women (taking estrogen supplements) should seek the advice of their healthcare provider about how to safely and gradually reduce the amount of estrogen supplement that you are taking. Some women choose to discontinue estrogen use all together when they start using progesterone cream and it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional before abruptly stopping any prescription medication.

Kokoro’s Balance Cream

Kokoro’s Balance Creme is one of the finest natural progesterone creams on the market and the choice for thousands of women seeking a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Kokoro strives to provide our customers with high quality products that enhance health and beauty and responsive customer service that leaves our customers wanting to do business with us again. Visit our website for more information about our company, and to order our high quality, natural products.

Balancing Hormones Naturally

2014-11-17T15:21:00-06:00

During the various stages of life, many women may want to find natural ways to achieve internal balance, enabling them to feel as healthy as possible. Every woman’s body is unique, so there are a number of ways to achieve this balance. The first step on the journey for balance is to spend time researching the options and to decide what strategies you think will work best for you. This may take some patience and you may want to try various things to see what feels right for you.

Exercise, yoga, meditation, changing your diet, supplements and stress management techniques are some popular ways to balance hormones naturally. Another popular strategy that individuals use to achieve internal balance is natural progesterone cream. Much has been written about the many benefits of progesterone cream for women (and men, for that matter).

Rather than focusing on the many claims of the companies that make progesterone cream, empower yourself to find out whether progesterone cream is right for you. Read about it, research it and try it yourself to see how you truly feel. Your knowledge is power and puts you in the driver’s seat for finding your internal balance.

If you decide that natural progesterone is something that you want to try, here are a few tips that might be useful:

More is not better: If you do not get the results you are looking for, resist the temptation to apply more and more cream. You are trying to balance important substances in your body, so small subtle changes are best.
Patience is key: While some women achieve positive results very quickly, it takes other women several months to achieve the results they are looking for. Keep in mind that your symptoms have taken months (or maybe years) to build, so finding that internal balance may also take some time.
If you have questions or concerns, seek the help of a trusted healthcare provider: If you have questions or concerns about progesterone cream, or the symptoms you are experiencing, seek the advice of a trusted healthcare provider. You know your body the best, but healthcare providers certainly know it better than the Internet does! Do not rely on the Internet, alone, to answer your questions.

Kokoro Balance Cream

Kokoro was founded nearly 20 years ago, upon the release of the Original Balance Cream. This Balance Cream has withstood the test of time and is the choice for thousands of women seeking a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Kokoro’s Balance Cream is one option for women looking to try a progesterone cream. We only want you to keep our product if it is right for you, so we offer a no hassle return policy for 60 days. Check out our website for more information or to discover more of our cosmetics.

Female Hormone Imbalance Symptoms

2014-11-14T10:00:00-06:00

During various periods of her adult life, a woman may experience symptoms related to an internal hormonal imbalance. These imbalances can manifest themselves in countless ways, and most commonly during life transitions (such as menopause, for example). When you spend even just a short amount of time researching the potential symptoms of female hormone imbalance, you will find some of the following symptoms referenced numerous times:

- Hot Flashes

- Mood Swings

- Insomnia

- Vaginal Dryness

-Changes in your menstrual period

- Night sweats

- Feelings about sex/ libido change

- Decrease in bladder control

Many of these symptoms are not pleasant and women may decide to try strategies to decrease the symptoms or find an internal balance that help keep these symptoms at bay all together.

Progesterone cream and hormone imbalance

Much has been written about the positive impact of natural progesterone cream on individuals looking for internal balance. With dozens of progesterone creams on the market, there is a lot of choice when it comes to finding a progesterone cream that might work for you. It is important to remember that while many cosmetic companies claim that their cream “eliminates” or “cures” a particular health problem, this is not a legal claim. Natural progesterone creams are cosmetic – not supplements – and rather than relying on a company’s overblown claims, we encourage you to do your research, try a variety of creams and see what works best for you. Every woman’s body is different and, as a result, will respond to progesterone creams differently.

Normal Use of Progesterone Cream

While it is certainly possible to experience positive results quickly after beginning progesterone cream, you should plan to commit to several months of use to achieve the results you are looking for, meaning that patience is important. The usual dosage is ? - ¼ of a teaspoon of progesterone cream rubbed onto your body twice a day. You should apply the cream to areas of your body that are high in capillary concentration (for optimal absorption). These areas include face, chest, throat, breasts, palms of hands and soles of feet.

Kokoro Balance Cream

Kokoro provides a variety of all-natural progesterone creams to help achieve the internal balance women may need during different phases of life. Our natural cosmetic progesterone creams are formulated to work with a person’s body during young, middle or mature years. Kokoro’s Balance Cream is one of the finest natural progesterone creams on the market and the choice for thousands of women seeking a balanced and healthy lifestyle. If you are thinking about using a cream, consider one of Kokoro’s products, and order today!

Using Progesterone Cream

2014-11-13T14:51:00-06:00

Premium progesterone products since 1996.

Application

Ideal areas for application are where capillaries are dense and close to the skin such as the face, neck, upper chest, breasts, inner arms, and the palms of your hands and soles of your feetIt is important to note that splitting the application between morning and in the evening is often recommended. Here are more key tips for the proper use of progesterone cream:

1.More is Not Necessarily Better: While it is very difficult to actually use too much progesterone cream in a one-time use, you should be mindful to follow the usageguidelines for best results. If you continuously apply too much, your results will not improve and you may begin to have side effects (such as drowsiness).

2.Know Your Body: It is common to feel symptoms, including breast tenderness and swelling, spotting, hot flashes, fatigue, and headaches when you first start progesterone. Sometimes, symptoms get worse before they get better. The reason is that the progesterone receptors are incorrectly “reading” progesterone as estrogen, which in turn aggravates the apparent estrogen dominance symptoms. Usually, within 2 to 3 cycles, the hormone receptors will begin to correctly “read” the progesterone; during this time, women should consistently apply their cream.

3.Good Things Take Time: You should not expect immediate results from progesterone cream. It could take up to 4-6 months for you to feel the full positive effects of the cream, especially if your progesterone levels are very low to start with. Remember, you did not develop symptoms overnight.

4.When to Avoid Use of Progesterone Cream: If you have severe active liver disease, abnormal vaginal bleeding, hepatitis, rotor syndrome or Dubin-Johnson syndrome, you should avoid using progesterone cream. If you have questions about this, check with your healthcare provider.

Kokoro Natural Progesterone

Kokoro makes a variety of all natural progesterone creams to help you achieve the healthy balance you are looking for in your life. Our progesterone creams are formulated to work with a person’s body during young, midlife or the more mature years. Many of our customers have used Kokoro progesterone cream to aid in addressing the difficult symptoms during perimenopause and menopause with excellent results. Ready to try it for yourself? Visit our website to view our wide variety of high quality, affordable products, and to learn more regarding their use.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause

2014-11-07T13:52:00-06:00

Over the last two-and-a-half decades, significant amounts of scientific data have been uncovered about the treatment of menopause. Conventional Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which was once widely prescribed, is now used much more conservatively for women who are having menopausal symptoms.

Read Dr Lee's best-selling book, "What Your Dr May Not Tell You About Menopause.

However, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), clinical trials revealed that HRT actually carried more risks than benefits, particularly if you were using it long term as an older, postmenopausal woman. These clinical trials linked HRT to breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, blood clots and high blood pressure, leading physicians to prescribe HRT much less frequently. As women face menopause, they must work closely with their physicians to find strategies to mitigate the symptoms that accompany this transition.

Common symptoms and duration of menopause

Many women dread menopause as they approach middle age, because of the miserable symptoms that often come with it. The most common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, increased irritability or anxiety, painful intercourse, decreased libido, frequent urination, insomnia and changes in menstrual symptoms. Hot flashes, affecting more than two-thirds of women, are often described as one of the most difficult symptoms to manage.

Menopausal symptoms are caused by a lower production of estrogen and progesterone, and they can last for years. Doctors are not able to predict how severely you may be affected by the symptoms of menopause or how long the peak of the symptoms may last. Menopause generally begins with a period identified as perimenopause, when symptoms such as vaginal dryness, mood swings, irregular periods, and hot flashes start.

Perimenopause can last for up to 4 years before a woman misses her period for a total of 12 months; this gap in menstruation signals that a woman is no longer ovulating, so it identifies the official start of menopause. Menopause usually impacts women between their mid-forties and mid-fifties.

Finding relief for menopausal symptoms

As the use of HRT diminished, women entering menopause began to look for alternative options to help them battle the uncomfortable symptoms. They began to look to more natural options for relief of these nagging and sometimes overwhelming menopausal symptoms.

There are many strategies for managing these symptoms including exercise, identifying triggers for the hot flashes, shedding a few pounds, and eliminating smoking or drinking.

Another effective and popular choice for menopausal symptoms is natural progesterone. Patients and their physicians often look to natural progesterone cream to help women find some relief from menopausal symptoms. As your body stops making as much progesterone, progesterone cream can be used to achieve balance without the significant risks of conventional HRT.

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