Transdermal progesterone creams for postmenopausal women: more hype than hope?
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Abstract
Various claims have been made about the benefits of transdermal progesterone creams for relieving symptoms of menopause. Peer-reviewed articles have reported that the creams can raise plasma progesterone levels slightly, but have no effect on vasomotor, psychosexual or mood symptoms, bone metabolism or plasma lipid levels. Currently available progesterone creams can not be recommended for treatment of symptoms associated with menopause.