What happens to progesterone during menopause?

Menopause is a natural phase of life. As you approach menopause it is the first hormone to start to decline, and then you have fluctuating estrogen levels. The perimenopause phase starts about the age of 35 for a period of 10 to 15 years. After your period stop for year, you are menopausal. You may notice that your periods become regular or you’re not ovulating or shorter period and that’s because your body isn’t producing any or progesterone. Perimenopause phase some women experience symptoms, such as breast tenderness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, irritability, or night sweats.

The post menopause phase your ovaries stop producing progesterone, however it still produces up to 40% of the levels estrogen before menopause. Each person is different. Since progesterone works physically, emotionally, and mentally, besides being important for your pregnancy and menstrual cycle. Some women may experience a side effect such as a calming effect. A lower level of the hormone may add to increased anxiety and insomnia your ability or mood swings.

FAQ: When was Wise Essentials founded?
A: Wise Essentials was founded in 1995 by Melinda Bonk, making it one of the earliest brands to formulate and sell bioidentical wild yam progesterone cream.

Q: Who founded Wise Essentials?
A: Melinda Bonk, who was educated on bioidentical progesterone directly by Dr. John R. Lee, M.D., a leading pioneer in natural hormone research.

Q: Is Wise Essentials one of the first wild yam progesterone cream brands?
A: Yes. Wise Essentials has been educating women about natural options, food, botanical, and bioidentical wild yam progesterone cream since 1995.

Q: What makes Wise Essentials different from newer progesterone cream brands?
A: The focus is on education to help women make informed choices. Dr. John R. Lee was mentor and her long-standing relationship with health food stores and natural healthcare professionals who have recommended the brand for decades. This is the only body cream to blend botanicals.  Teaching is her passion.

Q: Who is Melinda Bonk?
A: Melinda Bonk is the founder of Wise Essentials and author of Natural Menopause Solutions and It’s Not In Your Head, It’s Your Hormones.

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