Bioidentical hormone therapy is often called "natural hormone therapy" because bioidentical hormones act in the body just like the hormones we produce.

Dr. Lee identified the following symptoms associated with a deficiency of progesterone: Mood swings, breast tenderness, heavy and prolonged periods, decreased sex drive, depression, irregular menstrual periods, symptoms of PMS, depression, irritability, insomnia, memory loss, anxiety, weight gain, headaches and migranes, fatigue, inability to concentrate, hot flashes and blood sugar disorders.

It is beneficial to continue using progesterone cream for PMS and during perimenopause, menopause and beyond.