is topical progesterone cream safe? i've read conflicting reports.?

Answer 1

It is conflicting because all of the studies have not been done and reported.

Progesterone and progestins (a form of progesterone) can stimulate breast tissue to grow, which may be considered a risk. At this time, we still don't know whether progesterone or progestins cause breast cancer, but we do know that they protect the uterus. Most doctors say that a woman who still has her uterus should take a form of progesterone along with estrogen.

Two studies show that in thin women particularly, progestins taken with estrogen may increase the risk of breast cancer compared with estrogen alone. Other treatments can be considered for these women.

If a woman has had her uterus removed, however, she does not need to take a progestin with estrogen. Estrogen alone might be a good solution.

Low-dose estrogen, in the form of a vaginal pill, vaginal cream or vaginal ring may help you relieve vaginal dryness.

Some progesterone forms taken alone can help to relieve hot flashes. Megestrol acetate is prescribed for that use.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed certain products to carry new labeling and is asking all manufacturers to update their labeling with the results of the Women's Health Initiative because all estrogen and progestin products may have similar risks.

For hot flashes and symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, these products still are the most effective approved therapies. Estrogens and progestins should be used at the lowest doses for the shortest duration to reach treatment goals, although it is not known at what dose there may be less risk of serious side effects.

NOTE: Many men have developed breast cancer etc from having sex with their wife who is using estrogen creams to lubricate or by touching progesterone on the female body while touching that women.

Answer 2

I am 55 years old and progesterone cream has helped with my insomnia.

Answer 3

no - it has side effects. do not use it