THINGS TO KNOW

Topical progesterone cream applied twice daily from day 14-28 of your cycle. You can apply the cream once in the morning and once at night.

Day 1 of your cycle is the first day of your period, this is the first day of full flow (spotting does not count!)

About this medicine

Bio identical progesterone cream treats symptoms of PMS such as acne, mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness, clumsiness, food cravings, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, migraines, irritability and insomnia. Progesterone is a natural hormone made by the body that can alleviate symptoms of PMS. Bioidentical progesterone is made from the plant extract diosgenin and is identical to the body’s own

Your bio identical progesterone cream contains bio identical progesterone in a hypoallergenic cream base. Your bioidentical progesterone cream is pharmaceutical grade, compounded by London Specialist Pharmacy, the UK’s longest established compounding pharmacy regulated and compliant with the GPhC and the MHRA. progesterone.

Main advantages of H+Y bio identical progesterone cream:

– Our creams are pharmaceutical grade, which means they have maximum efficacy

– Our creams use first-class pharmaceutical ingredients (GMP standard)

– Our creams are free from fragrance, Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Fish, Treenuts and Peanuts

– Convenient and easy to use

– A single tube is sufficient for 3 months

How do I use this medicine?

– Apply 1 pump of cream, morning and evening at around the same time every day

– Apply the cream to the inside of the forearm or upper arm.

– Never apply to open sores, wounds, or irritated skin.

– Completely clean and dry the skin. Squeeze 1 pump of the cream on the appropriate area. Using a circular motion, rub in the medication until it is absorbed and the area feels dry. Let the medication dry for a few minutes before getting dressed to prevent your clothes from wiping it off your skin.

– Rotate the site of application to avoid skin irritation and saturation issues.

– Wait half an hour after application before bathing or swimming to ensure the best absorption.

– The cream will take 30 minutes to absorb so please refrain from applying anything further during this time. Should you need to apply sunscreen please do so 30 minutes after you’ve applied your hormone cream.

how quickly can i expect to see results

Wondering how quickly you can expect to see results? We’ve prepared an indicative timeline for you.

Months 0-3: Some women get relief of their symptoms in less than a week, for others it can take three months A very small minority of women could experience things worsening before they get better. This does not usually last very long (and not longer than 6 weeks) and this is a sign that the body is starting to make changes.

Months 3-6: Most women using progesterone cream will have already seen visible results. If you’re not seeing improvement in symptoms don’t panic – give it up to 6 months and if still no improvement, you need to liaise with a H+ You clinician as you likely need an increased dose.

Months 6-12: Most women will have significant improvement in their symptoms. The full results of treatment can be expected after 9-12 months. Most women need to continue progesterone cream for symptom improvement to be maintained. Some women find that after using their cream for some months or years, they can discontinue using the cream as their symptoms have cleared up.

MORE INFORMATION

– Most women experience significant improvement by 6 months

– Many women stay on treatment for a number of years - you can take it safely for a long time

– In the event that your dosage needs to be changed, we're on this journey with you to help you manage changes.

- Every 3 months, before your next treatment arrives, you will be sent a follow-up questionnaire.

Is this medicine suitable for me? Do not take this medicine if

- You live outside the U.K

- You are under the age of 18

– You are pregnant or breast feeding

– You are a man (this medicine is for women)

– You are currently on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or other hormone contraceptives

– You are allergic to soy or yam

– You have been diagnosed with breast, genital or liver cancer

– You have porphyria

– You have diabetes

– You have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

– You have had a thromboembolism (blood clot)

– You are taking medication for epilepsy (Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, Perampanel, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Mysoline, Topiramate, Rufinamide)

– You are taking medication for medication for HIV (Efavirenz, Nevirapine, Ritonavir)

– You are taking medication for medication for narcolepsy (Modafanil)

– You are taking medication for medication for TB (Rifabutin, Rifampicin)

Are there any possible side effects?

Too much progesterone could cause the following side effects:

– Drowsiness

– Waking up groggy &/or edgy

– Nausea

– Hot flashes (also a sign of too little progesterone)

– Feeling depressed

– Slight dizziness

– Leg discomfort/pain

– Water retention (also a sign of too little progesterone)

Stop using the medicine and talk to your H+Y clinician if you have any concerns.

How should I store the medicine?

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after tis beyond use date, which is printed on the dispensing label.

Other important information

Although bio identical progesterone cream helps many women this medicine may not work for everyone.

If you have no improvement in your symptoms after 6 months of use you should speak to your H + You clinician – it might be that a different dose is recommended or that you consider stopping treatment.

Our online consultation process should not replace your regular visits to your GP. Please keep your GP informed of any medicines you are taking.