most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-22T10:17:22Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/93019 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/93019/progesterone-cream-questions pennieloaf 2012-01-26T18:22:21Z 2013-04-17T13:21:54Z

<p>I was low on progesterone, so I started using this cream and now I have a fever and feel a bit weird. It's only been ONE day.</p> <p>My question is, does progesterone cream increase cortisol? if it does increase cortisol, why would they recommend it for people with pcos? i do not have pcos but i have blood sugar issues. thanks.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/93019/progesterone-cream-questions/93027#93027 Dragonfly 2012-01-26T19:15:34Z 2012-01-26T19:15:34Z

<p>Initially, Progesterone will <a href="http://www.yourlifesource.com/estrogen-receptors.htm" rel="nofollow">activate your down-regulated estrogen receptors</a> and that could cause some symptoms. They will go away in a few weeks (maybe sooner.)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/93019/progesterone-cream-questions/93037#93037 Christa G 2012-01-26T20:06:28Z 2012-01-26T20:06:28Z

<p>As with any hormone you are adding to your body..such as the pill or creams. It can make you feel off for sure. I remember when I started the pill I was felt SO sick. I also took Progesterone cream when I was having a hard time STAYING pregnant so maybe that is why they recommend it for PCOS. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon and everything evens out for you quickly.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/93019/progesterone-cream-questions/93045#93045 Kamal 2012-01-26T20:33:51Z 2012-01-26T20:33:51Z

<p>Check out this blog post about negative progesterone cream experiences, by our resident crazy lady Meredith / Bea Arthur DeVany...</p> <p><a href="http://hiitmama.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://hiitmama.blogspot.com/</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/93019/progesterone-cream-questions/93050#93050 none 2012-01-26T21:05:58Z 2012-01-26T21:05:58Z

<p>In addition to all the stuff I wrote under Kamal's answer, I have read that taking progesterone cream can at first cause a surge in thyroid activity or some kind of thyroid "dump". For example the first few times I slathered that stuff on I got a VERY speedy feeling which was weird to me since Progesterone is supposed to be kind of tranquilizing. That speedy feeling went away after just a few days and I chalked it up to thyroid. After that progesterone just make me sleepy, and hairy and crabby over time. Which is not to say that it's not advisable for people, I just really think you should know what your full hormonal panel looks like before going for it...like I did! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/93019/progesterone-cream-questions/191885#191885 Kat 2013-04-17T13:21:54Z 2013-04-17T13:21:54Z

<p>The progesterone cream should be a natural one, not a synthetic cream. You want to alter the imbalance there is in your hormones till it catches up. I have found that the cream works immediately and many symptoms seem to disappear. So you don't need to use it for a long period of time. Once you find you are getting on ok, you can stop and just use it now and again. This is just experiences I have heard.</p>