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Dear Dr. Lanphier,
Oasis Serene is the only progesterone that I've ever used that I have not had reactions to; I love it! It's nice to see that it is also now being recommended on the Dr. John Lee site. Thanks for a great product!

Sincerely,
Ruth A. S.

This is the only relief I get from hot flashes! I've tried other OTC and even an Rx that my GYN insists I use that include estrogen. That makes my hot flashes worse. Plus they say the saliva tests are unreliable. Forget those people, I've been using saliva testing from ZRT labs for 7 years and only had one problem when I contaminated the sample. Oasis Serene Plus is the only thing that has worked for me in the last three years. Thanks!

--N.B. - Florida

I have been plagued with horomone issues for the past three years. Since starting on the Oasis Serene Plus my issues have been greatly decreased and I am hopeful with continued use of the Oasis Serene line that my issues can be eliminated. As a bonus, I have also lost 7 pounds since starting the regemine!

--M. - Ohio

 

What Does Oasis Serene Contain?

Oasis Serene contains Wellness Water, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Sweet Almond Oil, Vegetable Glycerine, Cold-Pressed–Whole Leaf Aloe Vera, USP Progesterone (Mexican Wild Yam Root), Vitamin A (emulsified), Living B-Complex, Vitamin C (Camu Camu), Vitamin D-3 (emulsified), Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) and Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis).

2-ounce jar
Oasis Serene - 750 mg/ounce of natural progesterone
Oasis Serene Plus - 1500 mg/ounce of natural progesterone

Oasis Serene is top-quality natural progesterone cream designed specifically to promote the reduction of the symptoms of PMS, menopause, and peri-menopause. Using Oasis Serene, you can help relieve your pain and stop using any artificial hormone replacements. With Oasis Serene, Natural Hormone Replacement (NHR) is possible. Most of the side effects associated with hormone replacement therapy seem to result from the fact that these hormones are not chemically identical to a woman’s naturally-produced hormones. Oasis Serene's natural progesterone ends this problem. Your body can tell the difference! Oasis Serene provides the well-known benefits of hormones replacement therapy (HRT) and more, but without the unwanted side-effects and risks associated with traditional hormone replacement. Women who have tried natural hormone replacement therapy have noticed a dramatic difference including less fluid retention, depression, breast tenderness, insomnia, breakthrough bleeding, hot flashes, and mood swings. If you are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, if your sense of well-being is affected, if you’re a high-risk candidate for cardiovascular disease or osteoporosis, you should consider using Oasis Serene, the top quality natural progesterone cream.

Oasis Serene is the one and only natural progesterone cream that provides you with no harmful chemical additives or preservatives. Each batch is independently tested to ensure the correct amount of USP progesterone.

Oasis Serene:

• contains 750 mg of USP progesterone.
• Oasis Serene Plus contains 1500 mg of USP progesterone.
• is 100% pharmaceutical grade quality.
• is formulated with all natural organic ingredients and no harmful additives.
• has a continuing commitment to quality and freshness.
• is free of mineral oil.
• is the only progesterone on the market today that is made in small batches and each batch tested by an independent laboratory making sure that you are getting the total amount of USP progesterone.
• highest quality progesterone cream on the market today.

Oasis Serene will continue to give results from many of the symptoms of PMS peri-menopause, pre-menopause, post menopause, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, osteoporosis and fibrocystic breasts. Most of the natural progesterone creams do not contain the amount of progesterone that they advertise and are not willing or able to provide laboratory test results to back up their claims.

At Oasis Advanced Wellness we specialize in getting the RESULTS that women want and deserve. Oasis Serene is the cutting-edge Leader in natural hormone replacement. You don’t have to settle for using harmful chemicals in order to get results from your natural progesterone cream.

Why Oasis Serene Natural (Bioidentical) Progesterone Creams are the BEST Choice:

• Completely organic and artificial preservative free. Contains vitamin E and Rosemary Essential Oil as natural preservatives.
• Made in small batches to insure that your superb natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream reaches you in the freshest condition possible. Oasis Serene is made “at need” to ensure potency. Does not sit in a warehouse. All the ingredients are pharmaceutical grade, processed and certified in the US and made in a pharmaceutical environment. A licensed pharmacist with 31 years experience supervises the production, mixing and bottling.
• Independent laboratory certified for the quality of USP progesterone content of 750 mg/oz. Many "popular creams" sold today contain little or no USP progesterone, or at best, have inconsistent levels of progesterone. One study showed that 50 percent of them didn't contain any measurable progesterone. Oasis Serene is one brand that is reliable!
• Made from USP progesterone, not wild yam extract. No published studies conclude that yam increases progesterone levels in animals or humans. While the diosgenin molecule from wild yams can be converted to a progesterone molecule in the laboratory, it canNOT be in the human body. Unconverted diosgenin is a cheap way to produce a progesterone cream, and according to Dr. Lee does not work well. It is important to insist upon USP progesterone, not uncertified cheap ingredients made in some foreign countries.
• Free of Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben or any of the related Parabens or estrogenic herbs. Those ingredients are used as preservatives and contribute to estrogen dominance. Paraben-class preservatives also can irritate the skin.
• Free of ethoxylated wetting agents, such as PEG 8 Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, or Polysorbate 80, which may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen.
• Natural Spring Water. Drawn from one of the best crystalline rock aquifer artesian wells in the U.S.
• Free of mineral oil. Mineral oil blocks the absorption of natural (bioidentical) progesterone.
• Free of Stearal Konium Chloride, an emulsifier. According to the University of Texas database, ingestion of 3 cc of this toxic compound is enough to cause fatal convulsions in an adult human.
• Does not use pump bottles. Progesterone, or any other sex hormone, does not dissolve in lotion or cream. It is suspended. Because of this it is possible to have “migration” which causes the progesterone to “sit on the bottom” of the bottle. A problem with pump bottles is that because of this migration you may get a “hit” of progesterone at the beginning and then absolutely none at the end of the bottle.
• Oasis Serene Plus. Women now have the choice of a progesterone cream with 1500 mg/oz. of USP Progesterone. The Plus formula is recommended for those suffering from severe symptoms of menopause, pms, osteoporosis, endometriosis, fibrocystic breasts and ovarian cysts. Use for 3 months only.
• Transdermal is Best. Oral (pill form) progesterone has to be metabolized by the liver and you would need at least 50x’s more progesterone to get the same effect that you get from using a transdermal progesterone. Why put the liver through extra processing? The problem with progesterone tinctures is that they must be taken throughout the day on a strict schedule in which many women are unable to follow. Transdermal means that it goes on the skin, then directly into the bloodstream and starts hitting the receptor sites immediately.

 

Oasis Serene Continues To Provide the BEST in Natural Progesterone Cream

Because Oasis Advanced Wellness takes Ingredient Lists very seriously, we have decided to replace the grapefruit seed extract in Oasis Serene with top -grade rosemary essential oil. There is much debate going on concerning grapefruit seed extract’s ability as an anti-microbial along with the alarming fact that synthetic preservatives have been found in some GSE products. The grapefruit seed extract that we have been using is of the highest quality available. Because of the questions that are being raised and OAW’s determination to provide a safe, clean and natural progesterone cream, OAW has decided to err on the side of caution.
Oasis Serene - Continuing to be the leader in providing the cleanest and safest natural progesterone cream on the market today.

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit. While there has been no scientific demonstration of efficacy, this extract has been alleged by some practitioners of alternative medicine to possess antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. Indeed, it has been recommended by some nutritionists for the treatment of candidiasis, earache, throat infections, and diarrhea. Some natural food retailers claim this extract to be safe, natural, and effective. However, recent studies have identified synthetic preservatives in commercial grapefruit seed extracts. When no preservatives were present in some of the extracts tested in the laboratory, the natural extracts were found to have little or no natural antimicrobial attributes of their own. An early proponent was Dr. Jacob Harich (1919–1996). Some of the manufacturers of GSE have claimed that their extract has compounds nearly identical to benzethonium chloride but the 2001 study overviewed by chemist G. Takeoka and ran by fellow researchers have documented that commercial GSE preparations contain the synthetic compound benzethonium chloride that couldn't have been made from GSE. Yet, promoters from book authors to cosmetic companies still affirm this extract has strong natural healing properties even though the validity of the studies portray the opposite.

According to The Green Guide – While consumers may think they’re purchasing a “natural” product, seven out of nine samples of GSE preservatives contained either benzethonium chloride, a suspected hormone disruptor, or benzalknoium chloride, a skin and eye irritant, a May 2006 study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Found.

Warning: Uniphen P-23 or Uniphen is showing up in more and more natural progesterone creams. To the un-trained eye it "reads" very easily and does not sound like a chemical. However, Uniphen is a preservative containing Phenozyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben. It is NOT a natural preservative but a conglomeration of chemical ingredients.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the ingredients in Oasis Serene?
   Oasis Serene is made up of all natural ingredients. These include natural spring water, vegetable stearic acid, sweet almond oil, glycerin, aloe vera, progesterone, grapefruit seed extract and Vitamins A, B Complex, C, D and E. The progesterone used is 100% pharmaceutical Grade Natural (Bioidentical) Progesterone.

2. What are the benefits of using Oasis Serene?
   According to Dr. John R. Lee some of the many benefits of using natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream include: Natural Diuretic; Natural Antidepressant; Helps use Fat for Energy; Facilitates Thyroid Hormone Action; Normalizes Blood Clotting; Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels; Normalizes Zinc and Copper Levels; Restores Proper Cell Oxygen Levels.

3. How do I know that I am getting the amount of progesterone that is listed on the bottle?
   Oasis Serene makes their cream in small batches and has a sample of each batch tested at Aeron Labs in California. This test allows us to know exactly how much progesterone is in each batch. The range of progesterone is between 600 and 700 mg. per ounce.

4. What kind of packaging do Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus come in?
   Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus comes in a two-ounce jar, which lasts about one month.

5. How is Oasis Serene applied?
   Oasis Serene is best absorbed through the skin. Any thin-skinned area is a good place to apply the cream. The neck, breasts, inner thighs, inner arms, hands chest, abdomen and feet are the best places to apply. Since Oasis Serene needs to be used twice a day, it is a good idea to switch sites with each application. For example, if you apply the cream to your breast in the morning, apply your second dose to a separate area.

6. How long before I can expect relief from symptoms?
   This depends on the person and the severity of the symptoms. It can take anywhere up to three months to see results. We have even had women who see results within the first week. Don't give up! If you are not experiencing results in three months, give us a call and we will be happy to give you some suggestions.

7. Can I use Oasis Serene while trying to get pregnant?
   If using Oasis Serene while trying to become pregnant, be sure to use the cream only after ovulation each month. Track your ovulation by taking your temperature each morning before getting out of bed. A slight rise in body temperature signals ovulation. Once this has happened, you can continue using Oasis Serene. If you believe you are pregnant, continue to use the cream through the fourth month of pregnancy.

8. If I become pregnant should I discontinue using Oasis Serene?
   If you become pregnant while using Oasis Serene do not abruptly stop the cream. Continue to use it through month four. Research has indicated that babies born to mothers who used natural (bioidentical) progesterone during pregnancy are larger, calmer and smarter!

9. Can I use Oasis Serene while taking Birth Control Pills?
   Yes. You can continue to use Oasis Serene. A woman on the pill would use the product only 7 days prior to her period.

10. Can I use Oasis Serene every day of the month?
    It is not recommended. Anytime Oasis Serene is being used, you should not be bleeding. It is important that you use the cream as instructed. The times that you are not using the cream are important in that this allows your body to rest. If the cream is being used everyday, the body's receptor sites can become weak. This makes the body unable to feel the effects of Oasis Serene.

11. Can Oasis Serene help fibroids?
    Yes. When natural (bioidentical) progesterone is used, the tumors no longer grow in size and usually decrease in size by 10 to 15%.

12. Does Oasis Serene help with osteoporosis?
    Yes. Using natural (bioidentical) progesterone does help increase bone mass and density. Progesterone has also been proven to reverse osteoporosis.

13. What about endometriosis?
    If Oasis Serene is used from day 6 to 26 of the cycle each month, four to six months later, the pain will usually subside as healing of the inflammatory sites occur. We would also recommend taking a good systemic enzyme.

14. What about fibrocystic breasts?
    Oasis Serene may stop the pain and swelling associated with fibrocystic breasts and can be rubbed directly on the breasts for faster relief.

15. What is the difference between Natural Hormones and Synthetic Hormones?
    Natural hormones means that these hormones are chemically the same as the ones the human body produces. They are also called "bio-identical". Synthetic hormones refer to those manufactured with a chemical structure that is foreign to the human body but mimics some hormonal activity. An example of natural hormones would be Estriol, Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA. An example of synthetic hormones would be Premarin, Prempro, Climara, Estratest, Estratab, and all birth control pills.

16. What causes PMS?
    Most scientists agree that PMS is related to the hormone progesterone, which is produced by the ovaries the second half of the monthly cycle. There is a relationship between a specific brain hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH) and an antibody. As your period approaches, the level of antibody falls as the level of LH rises. The high level of LH is directly related to the symptoms of PMS. Treatment of PMS with progesterone is very effective because progesterone suppresses circulating LH and controls the symptoms of PMS.

17. If I don't want to take Synthetics, what do I do?
    If you are currently on HRT do not stop abruptly. It is necessary to slowly wean yourself off of synthetic hormones. See How To Taper Off Your Synthetic Estrogen.

18. Are there tests to show my hormone levels? How much are they?
    Yes. You can do this through blood testing and/or saliva testing. Blood testing will need to be performed through your healthcare professional. Oasis Advanced Wellness offers saliva-testing kits that you can perform in the privacy of your own home. See prices under Recommended Products.

19. How often do I apply Oasis Serene?
    Because natural (bioidentical) progesterone is available to the body for only eight hours, it is extremely important that you apply Oasis Serene twice daily - once in the morning after shower and once right before bed.

20. What about absorption and why is the cream superior to tablets, capsules or suppositories?
    Oral (pill form) progesterone has to be metabolized by the liver and you would need at least 50x's more progesterone to get the same effect that you get from using a transdermal progesterone. Why put the liver through extra processing? The problem with progesterone tinctures is that they must be taken throughout the day on a strict schedule in which many women are unable to follow. Transdermal means that it goes on the skin, then directly into the bloodstream and starts hitting the receptor sites immediately.

21. What if I have cramps during the first day or two of menstruation?
    If you have cramps with bleeding, you can apply Oasis Serene directly to the cramping area for immediate relief. After a couple of months on Oasis Serene, your cramps should subside.

22. I get ravenously hungry-usually for sweets-a few days before my period. What can I do?
    This can be hormonal or it may signal Candida. Using natural (bioidentical) progesterone helps to level out blood sugar and thus may help with sugar cravings.

23. What if periods are missed or do not happen for a long time?
    Continue the Oasis Serene being careful to use it during the same days of the month with off-time the same. It can take 3-6 months for the body to regulate itself. If periods do not return within 6 months consult your healthcare practitioner.

24. How long can I use natural (bioidentical) progesterone?
    We suggest that you have your progesterone levels checked once every year. Some women are able to discontinue use when levels become balanced. The overall health of your body and endocrine system will determine how long you will need progesterone. It is safe to use for as long as your body needs it.

25. Can the use of natural (bioidentical) progesterone cause side effects? Does it interfere with other medicines?
    There have been reports of incidental spotting that may be associated with progesterone use: however, this is usually temporary. A physician should always check any persistent spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Because some PMS and Menopausal symptoms may indicate other conditions, please be sure to consult a health care provider if you ever experience headaches or progressive symptoms. Although there have been no reports of significant side effects or health problems associated with Oasis Serene, we encourage you to find a trusted health care provider to work with you as you use natural (bioidentical) progesterone.

    Natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream can potentially INCREASE THYROID ACTIVITY. If you are taking thyroid supplements, you should consult your health care provider and consider lowering the amount of thyroid supplementation you use.

26. My doctor wants to put my daughter on birth control pills to regulate her periods, can progesterone help her?
    Most oral contraceptives are a combination of synthetic estrogen and progestins (e.g. the "combined pill"). The Pill does its job by suspending the normal menstrual cycle. The bleeding which occurs each month is actually "withdrawal bleeding", caused by stopping the pill for seven days of the cycle. The known problems associated with the pill are an increased risk of coronary artery disease, breast cancer and high blood pressure. Its side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, breast tenderness, weight increases, changes in sex drive, depression, blood clots and increased incidence of vaginitis. Women with epilepsy, migraine, asthma or heart disease are warned that they could have a worsening of their condition. Nancy Beckman in her book Menopause: A Positive Approach Using Natural Therapies points out that "Women on the Pill have a greater tendency to liver dysfunction and allergies." The Pill is often prescribed to regulate a woman's cycle. But if it suspends a woman's normal cycle and creates withdrawal bleeding instead of a true menstruation, one wonders what is the point of such "therapy"? Dr. Lee found natural (bioidentical) progesterone to be useful for women with irregular cycles, without overriding the body's natural cycle by using hormonal mimics that create an illusion of well-being or normality.

27. I am a female athlete and experiencing amenorrhea. Can progesterone help?
    Amenorrhea means not have menstrual periods. There can be many reasons for this as in pregnancy, PCOS, menopause and lifestyle (diet, stress, etc.). Often the cause of amenorrhea is that the ovaries do not release eggs (ovulate). Your ovaries may be releasing the hormone estrogen but not producing progesterone, a hormone necessary for periods to occur. In this case, using Oasis Serene from day 12 to day 26 will mimic what the body should produce naturally. In more advanced cases (of PCOS), high doses of progesterone may be required. Amenorrhea may also indicate more serious disease. Please consult your healthcare practitioner.

28. What about facial hair, what causes this and what can I do about it?
    Facial hair is usually an indication of an imbalance of testosterone. Progesterone can help to bring about balance.

29. I am taking birth control pills. Should I use natural (bioidentical) progesterone?
    If you are using the birth control pill, it is recommended that you use Oasis Serene 7 days prior to your period. You may get some relief of your hormonal symptoms. However, women who are not on the pill obtain the best results.

30. I have Candida Albicans or Yeast Infections. I have heard that hormones aggravate yeast infections?
    Birth control pills are known to be a factor in yeast over-growth. Candida can also be responsible for hormonal imbalance due to its attack on the endocrine system. Dr. Orian T. Truss a leading authority on chronic candidaisis states, "When tests are done on estrogen levels, thyroid levels, or other hormone levels and people are suffering from these symptoms (candidiasis), the hormones are there in the bloodstream, but they are not activating any response."

31. How important is diet and exercise?
    Diet and exercise are imperative in balancing out the hormonal system and to overall good health and well-being. Balancing Your Hormones Without Drugs…You Can Feel Good Again is a step-by-step program to get the hormones balanced using diet, exercise, hi-tech supplementation, natural (bioidentical) progesterone, water, lymphatic drainage and more. It is a complete program for total body health.

32. Can natural (bioidentical) progesterone help me get pregnant?
    Oasis Serene can enhance conception if used starting on the first day of ovulation.
    The word Progesterone is derived from the Latin gestare for its vital supportive role in gestation, highlighting it's importance in the reproductive process. Modern science confirms that, of all female hormones, progesterone is the one most essential to the survival of the fertilized egg and the foetus throughout gestation. Progesterone levels rapidly rise from 2-3 mg/day to about 20 to 30mg. per day at ovulation. If fertilization does not occur in ten or twelve days, progesterone levels fall dramatically, triggering the shedding of the secretory endometrium (the menses). However, if pregnancy does occur, Progesterone production is taken over by the placenta which secretes an ever increasing supply, reaching as much as 300-400 mg/day during the third trimester.

33. What about my husband's hormones? What can you do for him?
    Progesterone is vital to good health in both women and men. It is the primary precursor of our adrenal cortical hormones and testosterone. Males synthesize progesterone in amounts less than women do but it is still vital. Furthermore, it may be important in the prevention and/or treatment of prostatism and prostate cancer. Men with BPH (swelling of the prostate) and other male related problems will appreciate the speed of relief with progesterone cream. We recommend that men use 8 - 12 mg of progesterone daily.

    It is important to note that progesterone has no feminizing characteristics. Progesterone is an 5-alpha reductase inhibitor -- it helps prevent the conversion of testosterone into DHT. Progesterone may also help men with complexion and increased energy. Progesterone balances the estrogens that build in a man's body.

    Furthermore, it may be important in the prevention and/or treatment of prostatism and prostate cancer. Dr Lee has had men contact him telling him that as a result of applying progesterone cream to their wife they were seeing that their symptoms of prostatism such as urinary urgency and frequency decreased considerably. Several men with prostate cancer reported that their PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level decreased and they have had no progression of their prostate lesions since using the cream themselves.

34. Is Oasis Serene safe for teens to use?
    Yes. Teens today experience many hormonal imbalance symptoms as a result of the pressures of being a teen today. Too often they are exposed to chemicals in foods and in the environment from pesticides, plastics, beauty products, cleaners, and lawn and garden chemicals, just to name a few sources. Water alone can contain hormones. Dairy products and farmed fish have added hormones and antibiotics. Antibiotics to control yeast and acne also stress the body. The body can be overloaded by the time they enter the teen years. Stress is an added problem. Adrenal glands, which regulate the hormones in the body, do a good job under normal circumstances. But too much stress creates hormonal imbalances, which then creates emotional instability. The adrenals can get exhausted, then can cause hormone imbalances, or hormone imbalances can cause adrenal exhaustion. Regardless of the cause, the results are the same. So to handle all of the stress, the adrenals produce a large amount of a steroid called cortisol. This over production leads to a huge reduction of the hormone progesterone. When this happens, another hormone estrogen takes over. So now two hormones are affected. They have become unbalanced. The use of Oasis Serene in the teen years will definitely help to keep hormone levels balanced. Of course, changes toward a healthier lifestyle are definitely warranted.

35. Why Progesterone? Aren't Mexican wild yams enough?
    No published studies conclude that yam increases progesterone levels in animals or humans. While the diosgenin molecule from wild yams can be converted to a progesterone molecule in the laboratory, it canNOT be in the human body. Unconverted diosgenin is a cheap way to produce a progesterone cream, and according to Dr. Lee does not work well. It is important to insist upon USP progesterone, not uncertified cheap ingredients made in some foreign countries.

36. How does one achieve natural hormone balance?
    There is no simple answer to this. For a detailed program check out our E-Book, Balancing Your Hormones Without Drugs…You Can Feel Good Again.

37. How do I know if I am peri-menopausal, menopausal or post menopausal? What is the difference?
    Perimenopause is the phase before menopause when ovarian hormone production begins to decline and fluctuate. Typically, perimenopause is the period about three or four years before menopause, though some women can begin the perimenopause phase of their life many years before menopause.

    Menopause symptoms like hot flashes and irregular menstrual cycles can begin for women in their late 30s or early 40s during the perimenopause phase of a woman's life. Natural menopause is typically complete in the late 40s or early 50s.

    The Postmenopausal phase is usually at one full year after the last menstrual cycle. Postmenopause is a time when most of the distress of the menopausal changes have faded. At postmenopause, hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause are milder and less frequent and energy and emotional levels stabilize.

38. I am thinking about having a hysterectomy, should I?
    This is a decision that should be made by a woman and her healthcare provider, according to her symptoms. It is highly recommended that a woman try natural alternatives as the first line of treatment for hormonal imbalance. It is believed that natural (bioidentical) progesterone may offer a better alternative.

39. I have had laser surgery for endometriosis and it came back why?
    The surgery is sometimes ineffective, as it is difficult to distinguish some of the endometrial tissue form healthy tissue. Many women have had significant success with Oasis Serene as it may prevent swelling and bleeding of endometrial tissue from days 6 through 26 of the menstrual cycle.

40. What about my fibrocystic breasts?
    Fibrocystic breasts are caused by estrogen dominance. A history of repeated episodes of painful, cystic breasts worse during the week or so before menses and clearing after menses is present. When natural (bioidentical) progesterone is used during the two-week period prior to menses, fibrocystic breasts may revert to normal within 2 to 3 months.

41. Why have I gained weight on estrogen?
    Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid hormone. Thyroid is the hormone that regulates metabolic rate. Low thyroid tends to cause low energy level, cold intolerance, and weight gain.

42. I have had a partial hysterectomy but I still have my ovaries, do I need, hormone therapy?
    Yes, if you are experiencing symptoms. Even when ovaries are left intact, the change in blood flow in the area can cause ovary dysfunction or atrophy.

43. Will natural (bioidentical) progesterone help with migraines? How do I use Oasis Serene for migraines?
    Migraine headaches are usually hormonal in nature. Apply a dab or Oasis Serene behind the ears every 15 minutes up to one hour. While Oasis Serene may not stop the migraine, it will help to make the symptoms much less. Women who keep their progesterone levels balanced have reported that the migraines that seem to occur right before and during their period happen much less frequently or go away all together.

44. What about natural hormones and my thyroid supplements?
    Natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream can potentially INCREASE THYROID ACTIVITY. If you are taking thyroid supplements, you should consult your health care provider and consider lowering the amount of thyroid supplementation you use.

45. Can Oasis Serene help with Hypothyroidism?
    Yes. Natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream can increase thyroid activity. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid activity. Progesterone can promote energy production and thus help to raise the body temperature. It is also suggested that a good green drink containing kelp be used along with the progesterone.

46. Can natural (bioidentical) progesterone help with libido?
    A surge of progesterone at ovulation is known to be the source of libido in women. Lack of sex drive may be a sign of estrogen dominance.

47. Why doesn't my doctor know about this?
    Good question! Since the pharmaceutical companies provide funding for many of the textbooks in medical school, natural products, which cannot be patented, will not get much attention. Many doctors are actually "coming around" to the use of natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream especially since over three-fourths of the population admits to using natural therapies at one time or another.

48. How many milligrams of natural progesterone does Oasis Serene provide in each dose?
    Oasis Serene natural progesterone cream (750mg/ounce) provides approximately:
    ⅛ teaspoon – 16 mg. of natural progesterone
    ¼ teaspoon – 31 mg. of natural progesterone
    ½ teaspoon – 63 mg. of natural progesterone
    1 teaspoon – 125 mg. of natural progesterone
    (Double the milligrams if using Oasis Serene Plus)

49. What are the dosage recommendations for pregnancy?
    The amount of transdermal natural progesterone you use to get or stay pregnant is no more than the amount recommended for perimenopausal and menopausal women: 20 to 30 milligrams a day. The timing is important, however. If you're trying to get pregnant, using progesterone cream can suppress ovulation. Don't use Oasis Serene until after you know you have ovulated. You can find out whether you've done so by taking your temperature each morning before you rise (it will go up slightly when you ovulate), or by using home ovulation tests available at drugstores.

    After that, use Oasis Serene each day, smoothing it onto your neck, chest, bottom of feet, and inner arms or anywhere that blood vessels are visible (thin skinned areas) rotating the application area. Once you've gotten through the first trimester, you can taper off very slowly (don't stop abruptly) – your body will soon be producing more than ten times what you use transdermally. You don't need to stop using it during the second or third trimesters, but it's really a drop in the bucket of what the placenta produces. Katharina Dalton, MD, the true pioneer of natural progesterone therapy, has administered progesterone to many women during their pregnancies. An informal survey of her patients has revealed that their babies are more likely to stand and walk by one year of age, and that by the age of nine or ten, they seem to have superior academic performance.

    Women who have trouble conceiving may want to try Dr. John Lee's advice, described in his book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause. For two to four months, use 20-30 mg of cream on days five through 26 of your cycle. Stop on the 26th day to bring on menstruation. This will suppress ovulation, and if you have any follicles left in your ovaries, one will ripen after two to four months of suppression. At that point, stop the cream and do what comes naturally! You can resume the cream as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test. This approach worked in many of Dr. Lee's patients who had tried to conceive for years – in fact, many babies were named after him!

50. Can natural progesterone cream help with postpartum depression? If so, what are the recommendations?
    Yes. As soon as the placenta is delivered after the birth of the baby, progesterone production falls from 350-400 mg a day to nearly zero. The adrenals are the sole source of progesterone at this point, and if a woman had an exhausting and stressful birth experience, her adrenals may be exhausted, too. Women with the highest progesterone levels during pregnancy and the lowest postnatal progesterone levels are at greatest risk for severe postpartum depression. Natural progesterone may be helpful for women who suffer from PPD.

    Many women report no difficulties with postpartum depression while using natural progesterone cream. Women who suffer postpartum depression can use the same dosage, three weeks on and one week off. Since most will not resume normal menstrual cycles for at least a few months after giving birth, you may have to wing it to figure out when to start. Or, if your cycles were normal before you conceived, you can look back at your calendar and figure out where you'd be in your cycle if you had not gotten pregnant, and use the progesterone accordingly.

51. Can natural progesterone cream help with infertility?
    Those who are having trouble conceiving are probably having anovulatory cycles. Cyclical use of progesterone cream can move the body back into its normal menstrual pattern and facilitate ovulation.

    Follicle-maturing drugs, used to stimulate ovulation in women who wish to conceive, often end up creating luteal phase deficiency, in addition to what physicians call a “hostile uterine environment,” both of which increase the chances of miscarriage. Supplementing with natural progesterone may turn out to be the best way to protect pregnancies in women who use these drugs.

    Progesterone is commonly used to maintain IVF (in vitro fertilization)pregnancies in their early stages. In a naturally conceived pregnancy, there is an abrupt rise in progesterone production, designed to facilitate the implantation of the embryo. While adding extra progesterone through transdermal cream may not rescue every IVF pregnancy, it has been demonstrated to help in most cases, and it certainly doesn't hurt.

52. What plant does the progesterone used in Oasis Serene come from and what does USP mean?
    Oasis Serene Natural Progesterone cream uses USP micronized progesterone derived from the wild yam plant.. All USP progesterone creams are derived either from the soy plant or wild yam. Progesterone from soy and from wild yam produce the exact same quality of progesterone.

    USP means United States Pharmaceutical grade which means that it is guaranteed to be extracted under the strictest of standards and the highest quality source of progesterone, plant-derived that is converted to human progesterone to identically match women's natural hormonal needs. Many companies on the internet claim their progesterone cream contains ‘real progesterone.’ Checking the ingredient list reveals that they are using Wild Mexican Yam, or Mexican Wild Yam Root Extract, or ‘pharmaceutical quality’ progesterone. These are all code words for the same product, Diosgenin. The human body does not produce the enzymes necessary to convert Diosgenin, the active component of Wild Mexican Yam, into progesterone. Clinical studies have shown beyond a doubt that Wild Mexican Yam or Diosgenin does not increase progesterone levels in the human body. Only USP progesterone is bio-identical in every respect to progesterone of the corpus luteum from female ovaries. Only USP natural progesterone will produce an increase in saliva and serum levels of progesterone. Companies use Diosgenin because it’s less than half the cost of USP progesterone. Diosgenin, by any name, is not progesterone; it won’t turn into progesterone in your body; it does not provide the benefits of progesterone.

53. I am allergic to soy. Can I use Oasis Serene?
    Yes. Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus are now made from USP micronized progesterone derived from wild yam and does not contain any soy or soy products.

54. How does a plant substance get converted into a progesterone to identically match a human's hormonal need?
    The body is able to utilize it as it has the same exact molecular structure as the body’s hormone. Micronized progesterone and progesterone produced by the ovaries are the same chemical structure. Progestin is not because it is synthetic and has been chemically altered so it can be patented. Each hormone has many receptor sites. For progesterone this is mostly around the uterus with the next being the brain. When the ovaries stop producing ovulation stops. Ovulation triggers the ovaries to produce progesterone. When you do not ovulate anymore this stops the period. Natural progesterone helps the receptor sites to stay full so that the body functions the way that it is supposed to. In other words it keeps the endocrine system in balance. If you have the best progesterone in the world and you are not educated as to when or how to use the progesterone cream then it will not work because you are not mimicking the hormonal cycle. This is why, depending upon where your body is as far as your hormone balance, it will differ on what day you begin the progesterone. Buying progesterone cream from the right company is just as important as buying the best product because that company should provide you with a symptom chart and help you figure out where you are and how much cream and when to use it. This is extremely important to achieving success with natural progesterone. You need a partner in your women’s health interest. This is what we do