subject: Menopause And Natural Estrogen Cream [print this page] What are the facts about natural estrogen cream? Many women may be skeptical at first, and hesitant to use something they dont know much about. So the best way to find out is to do some research and start by reading this article! Here we will discuss the pros and cons of using natural estrogen cream and how it can help you with the symptoms of menopause.
First of all, estrogen cream is a natural product because it is made of plant derived hormones that are chemically identical to the estrogen found in a womans body. There can be hormones other than estrogen in these creams as well, such as progesterone and even testosterone. Although testosterone is considered traditionally a male hormone, it occurs in women also, although in much smaller quantities. This hormone helps to regulate certain bodily functions, and boosts sex drive in both men and women.
In addition to the benefits of easing the symptoms of menopause, natural estrogen creams can also be a healthier alternative to HRT, which research has shown to increase heart disease, stroke risks, and even raise cancer rates in women that take HRT for longer periods. Estrogen cream, on the other hand, has been reported by some doctors to improve blood pressure and triglyceride levels in many women. It can also lower the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), one of the markers of harmful inflammation in the arteries that can lead to blood clots.
On the con side of using estrogen creams, some doctors and researchers contend that like the oral estrogen preparations made from equine derived estrogens, these creams may have the same risks. However, although equine estrogens have been shown to be a risk factor for breast cancer, stroke, and heart problems in general, they are made from the urine of pregnant female horses. This does not mean that the risk factors are similar with estrogen cream, which is a natural product and also is not taken orally but applied to the skin. There is little valid research comparing the two, so you must find the most information you can and make your own decision to use any of these products.
It is often very difficult to decide whether to opt for a traditional westernized health remedy, a traditional eastern one, or a home remedy for treatment. During menopause the choice to utilize natural estrogen cream is not an easy choice, as any other health choice in life. We must continue to challenge ourselves to learn and investigate the benefits and risks of treatments. Sometimes, a less effective treatment may be the preferred route, due to overwhelming negative side effectives of treatments that are much stronger.
