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Progesterone: Natural vs. Synthetic
Excerpted from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You
John R. Lee, MD Warner Books, 1996
Functions of NATURAL PROGESTERONE (real):
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Protects against ovarian cancer
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Protects against endometrial cancer
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Protects against breast cancer
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Causes less hirsuitis, regrowth of scalp hair
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Improves lipid profile
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Improves vitro fertilization
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Improves new bone formation
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Decreases risk of coronary vasospasm
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Facilitates thyroid hormone action
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Usually effective in treating PMS
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Is essential for successful pregnancy
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Is essential for myelinization of nerves
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Restores normal sleep patterns
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Is precursor of other steroid hormones
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Is essential for male prostate health as well
Effects of synthetic PROGESTIN (Provera):
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Increases sodium and water in body cells
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Causes loss of mineral electrolytes from cells
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Causes intracellular edema
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Causes depression
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Increases birth defects risks
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Causes facial hirsutism, loss of scalp hair
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Cause thrombophlebitis, embolism risk
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Decreases glucose tolerance
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Causes allergic reactions
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Increases risk for cholestaic jaundice
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Causes acne, skin rashes
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Increases risk of coronary vasospasm
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Prevents implantation of fertilized ovum
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