Menstruating on a monthly cycle:
Use 1/4 tsp. twice a day after ovulation (usually 12 or 14 days from the first day of menstrual flow) through day 26 of your cycle. You do not use natural progesterone while menstruating. However, if you experience menstrual cramps, try rubbing a small amount of cream on the lower abdomen. For migraines, rub cream on the back of your neck.
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Postmenopause (not menstruating), have had a Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy (removal of ovaries), or have Osteoporosis: Use 1/4 tsp. twice a day. After three months, reduce to 1/8 tsp. twice a day. Do not use the first week of each month to give receptors a break.
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NOTE: Occasionally, upon beginning use of natural progesterone, a postmenopausal woman could experience some breakthrough bleeding. This is the body’s way of getting rid of excess estrogen. If this continues longer than several months, you should consult a physician.
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Pre-Teen and Teens 100 lbs or less:
Use 1/16 tsp. of cream twice a day after ovulation (usually days 12 or 14) through day 26, for 3 to 6 months. If symptoms return, resume using cream to maintain good hormonal balance.
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Wanting to get Pregnant:
Use 1/8 tsp. twice a day, days 8 thru 26 for two months. On the third month, use 1/8 tsp. twice day, the day following ovulation through day 26. If there is a possibility of pregnancy, DO NOT stop using the cream until you take a pregnancy test at day 26. If negative, then resume scheduled use. If test is positive, use as directed for pregnancy.
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Experiencing Endometriosis or Uterine Fibroids:
Use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. of cream twice a day beginning on the 8th day of your cycle until the 26th day.
After 6 months, use 1/4 tsp. twice a day after ovulation (usually day 12 or 14) through day 26.
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During Pregnancy:
Use 1/8 tsp. three times a day from conception. In third trimester, gradually decrease and discontinue 3 weeks before scheduled delivery time. Apply primarily to abdomen, breasts, lower back, and upper thighs (where it will help prevent stretch marks).
NOTE: Do not use for at least one month after
delivery if you are breast-feeding.
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