Where should I apply TPC? While TPC can be
applied to any part of the body, we suggest that for
best results it should be applied anywhere on your
body where you blush. Dr. David Zava (ZRT Laboratories
in Beaverton Oregon) reports rapid absorption when
applied to the hands. It is often recommended that it
be applied to a different part of the body with each
application and to parts where there is a minimum of
fat such as behind the knees and on the chest.
How much TPC should I use? TPC usage depends on
your current hormonal and menstrual status. The
following are general recommendations that should be
confirmed or modified after consultation with your
medical health care provider. Salivary hormone testing
will provide information about your current levels of
progesterone and help you assess the amount of natural
progesterone that you need and the amount of TPC to
use. Ask us about saliva test kits.
The following are
general recommendations that may need to be modified
for your specific situation:
Women in their reproductive years – still ovulating.
In this case, women would normally take TPC for PMS,
painful cramping with periods, menstrual
irregularities, and to protect against osteoporosis
later in life. Begin using TPC after you have
ovulated. Ovulation usually occurs about 10 to 12 days
after your period begins. Count the day the period
begins as the first day. Apply one pump amount of TPC
(20 mg. o f Progesterone USP) every day from day 12 to
day 26.
Women who are perimenopausal
(still menstruating with menopausal
symptoms and/or PMS but not ovulating). Count the day
the period begins as the first day. Day 1 to 6, do
not use TPC. Day 7 to 27, Apply one pump amount of
TPC (20 mg. Of Progesterone USP) every day. If your
period begins early, stop using TPC while you are
bleeding. Count the first day of bleeding as one day
of the cycle and begin the cycle again.
Women who are post menopausal (for prevention
or reversal of osteoporosis). Choose a calendar day
(e.g. the first day of the month) as day one. Day 1 –
25 apply one full pump of TPC daily. Day 25 – 30 (or
31). Dr. John Lee suggests that the body be given a
rest and progesterone not be applied during this
period. We concur with this suggestion for most
people.
Women with severe osteoporosis. Day 1 – 25 use
one to two pumps of TPC per day. Day 25 – 30 (or 31)
. Dr. Lee suggests that the body be given a rest and
progesterone not be applied during this period.
Important Note: It is strongly suggested that you
consult with a Health Care Practitioner to monitor
your bone density while using TPC. Dr. Lee recommends
that a bone mineral density analysis be conducted
annually to monitor progress. Dr. Lee also notes that
age has no effect at all on the effectiveness of
progesterone when used for osteoporosis. For more
information see osteoporosis.
How long will a 3 oz container of TPC last?
Our container of TPC will deliver a guaranteed minimum
of 60 pumps. Depending on the usage, one container of
TPC will last up to 2 months.
Do I need a break from using the cream each month?
Yes. For menstruating women it is important that the
progesterone cream only be used from the 12th
to the 26th day, counting the day the
period starts as the first day. The reason is that the
body uses progesterone to hold the blood lining in
place during the last two weeks of the menstrual
cycle. If the progesterone cream is used out of sequence, it will interfere
with the menstrual cycle. For non-menstruating women,
Dr. John Lee recommends that the cream be used for
three weeks and a break of one week.
What is the shelf life of TPC?
TPC is compounded in our pharmacy and does not
contain preservatives or unnecessary chemicals. We do
not have specific stability information. We recommend
that you use your TPC within three months. The actual
shelf life is probably longer because the cream is
encapsulated in an airtight container. With each use
of the pump, a piston moves up underneath the cream to
ensure that the remaining cream remains airtight.
Transdermal hormones are absorbed into the body
shortly after being applied. People commonly apply the
products after showering or bathing. There should be
no concern about availability of the hormone if the
area where the cream is applied is washed or shaved an
hour or so after applying.
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