Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in Oasis Serene?
What are the benefits of using Oasis Serene?
How do I know that I am getting the amount of progesterone that is listed on the bottle?
What kind of packaging do Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus come in and What is the difference between Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus? ?
How is Oasis Serene applied?
How long before I can expect relief from symptoms?
Can I use Oasis Serene while trying to get pregnant?
If I become pregnant should I discontinue using Oasis Serene?
Can I use Oasis Serene while taking Birth Control Pills?
Can I use Oasis Serene every day of the month?
Can Oasis Serene help fibroids?
Does Oasis Serene help with osteoporosis?
What about endometriosis?
What about fibrocystic breasts?
What is the difference between Natural Hormones and Synthetic Hormones?
What causes PMS?
If I don't want to take Synthetics, what do I do?
Are there tests to show my hormone levels? How much are they?
How often do I apply Oasis Serene?
What about absorption and why is the cream superior to tablets, capsules or suppositories?
What if I have cramps during the first day or two of menstruation?
I get ravenously hungry-usually for sweets-a few days before my period. What can I do?
What if periods are missed or do not happen for a long time?
How long can I use natural (bioidentical) progesterone?
Can the use of natural (bioidentical) progesterone cause side effects? Does it interfere with other medicines?
My doctor wants to put my daughter on birth control pills to regulate her periods, can progesterone help her?
I am a female athlete and experiencing amenorrhea. Can progesterone help?
What about facial hair, what causes this and what can I do about it?
I am taking birth control pills. Should I use natural (bioidentical) progesterone?
I have Candida Albicans or Yeast Infections. I have heard that hormones aggravate yeast infections?
How important is diet and exercise?
Can natural (bioidentical) progesterone help me get pregnant?
What about my husband's hormones? What can you do for him?
Is Oasis Serene safe for teens to use?
Why Progesterone? Aren't Mexican wild yams enough?
How does one achieve natural hormone balance?
How do I know if I am peri-menopausal, menopausal or post menopausal? What is the difference?
I am thinking about having a hysterectomy, should I?
I have had laser surgery for endometriosis and it came back why?
What about my fibrocystic breasts?
Why have I gained weight on estrogen?
I have had a partial hysterectomy but I still have my ovaries, do I need, hormone therapy?
Will natural (bioidentical) progesterone help with migraines? How do I use Oasis Serene for migraines?
What about natural hormones and my thyroid supplements?
Can Oasis Serene help with Hypothyroidism?
Can natural (bioidentical) progesterone help with libido?
Why doesn't my doctor know about this?
How many milligrams of natural progesterone does Oasis Serene provide in each dose?
What are the dosage recommendations for pregnancy?
Can natural progesterone cream help with postpartum depression? If so, what are the recommendations?
Can natural progesterone cream help with infertility?
What plant does the progesterone used in Oasis Serene come from and what does USP mean?
I am allergic to soy. Can I use Oasis Serene?
What is the shelf life of Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus?
How long will it take to get my order?
How many jars of Oasis Serene should I order?
Why do you package Oasis Serene in plastic jars and are the jars BPA-free?
Does it really matter about the actual delivery system (base cream) of a progesterone cream?
Aren't compounded hormone creams better than over-the-counter creams?
What are the ingredients in Oasis Serene?
Oasis Serene is made up of all natural ingredients. Wellness Water, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Sweet Almond Oil, Vegetable Glycerine, Cold-Pressed-Whole Leaf Aloe Vera, USP Progesterone (Mexican Wild Yam), Vitamins A (emulsified), Living B-Complex, C (Camu Camu), D-3 (emulsified) & E (mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) and Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis). The progesterone used is 100% USP pharmaceutical Grade (Bioidentical) Progesterone.
What are the benefits of using Oasis Serene?
According to Dr. John R. Lee some of the many benefits of using natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream include: Natural Diuretic; Natural Antidepressant; Helps use Fat for Energy; Facilitates Thyroid Hormone Action; Normalizes Blood Clotting; Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels; Normalizes Zinc and Copper Levels; Restores Proper Cell Oxygen Levels.
How do I know that I am getting the amount of progesterone that is listed on the bottle?
Oasis Serene makes their cream in small batches and has a sample of each batch tested at a private lab in North Carolina. This test allows us to know exactly how much progesterone is in each batch.
What kind of packaging does Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus come in? What is the difference between Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus?
Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus are packaged in a two-ounce jar, which lasts about one menstrual cycle using 1/4 teaspoon twice daily during the 14 days before menstration occurs. Oasis Serene contains 750 mg/ounce of USP progesterone and Oasis Serene Plus contains 1500 mg/ounce of USP progesterone.
How is Oasis Serene applied?
Oasis Serene is best absorbed through the skin. Any thin-skinned area (where blood vessels are visable) is a good place to apply the cream. The neck, inner arms, hands, chest and feet are the best places to apply Oasis Serene. Since it is recommended to use Oasis Serene twice a day, it is a good idea to switch sites with each application. For example, if you apply the cream to your chest in the morning, apply your second dose to a separate area.
How long before I can expect relief from symptoms?
This depends on the person and the severity of the symptoms. It can take anywhere from three to six months or more to experience total symptom relief. Hormonal balance takes time and one months of usage will not provide lasting balance. Some women have reported some symptom relief within the first week. Don't give up! If you are not experiencing results in three to six months, give us a call and we will be happy to give you some suggestions.
Can I use Oasis Serene while trying to get pregnant?
If using Oasis Serene while trying to become pregnant, be sure to use the cream only after ovulation each month. Track your ovulation by taking your temperature each morning before getting out of bed. A slight rise in body temperature signals ovulation. Once this has occurred, you can continue using Oasis Serene. If you believe you are pregnant DO NOT DISCONTINUE THE CREAM, but continue to use the cream through the fourth month of pregnancy.
If I become pregnant should I discontinue using Oasis Serene?
If you become pregnant while using Oasis Serene DO NOT DISCONTINUE the cream. Continue to use Oasis Serene through month four. Research has indicated that babies born to mothers who used natural (bioidentical) progesterone during pregnancy are larger, calmer and smarter!
Can I use Oasis Serene while taking Birth Control Pills?
Yes. You can continue to use Oasis Serene. A woman on the pill would use the product only 7 days prior to her period.
Can I use Oasis Serene every day of the month?
It is not recommended. Oasis Serene should not be used while bleeding. It is important to use the cream as instructed. The times that you are not using Oasis Serene are important in that this allows your body to rest. If the cream is being used everyday, the body's receptor sites can become weak. This makes the body unable to feel the effects of Oasis Serene.
Can Oasis Serene help fibroids?
Possibly. When natural (bioidentical) progesterone is used correctly, the tumors no longer grow in size and may actually decrease in size by 10 to 15%.
Does Oasis Serene help with osteoporosis?
Yes. Using natural (bioidentical) progesterone does help increase bone mass and density. Progesterone has also been proven to reverse osteoporosis.
What about endometriosis?
If Oasis Serene is used from day 6 to 26 of the cycle each month, four to six months later, pain will usually subside as repairing of the inflammatory sites occur. We would also recommend taking a good systemic enzyme such as Trevinol Professional.
What about fibrocystic breasts?
Oasis Serene may stop the pain and swelling associated with fibrocystic breasts and can be rubbed directly on the breasts for faster relief.
What is the difference between Natural Hormones and Synthetic Hormones?
Natural hormones means that these hormones are chemically the same as the ones the human body produces. They are also called "bio-identical". Synthetic hormones refer to those manufactured with a chemical structure that is foreign to the human body but mimics some hormonal activity. An example of natural hormones would be Estriol, USP Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA. An example of synthetic hormones would be Premarin, Prempro, Climara, Estratest, Estratab, and all birth control pills.
What causes PMS?
Most scientists agree that PMS is related to the hormone progesterone, which is produced by the ovaries the second half of the monthly cycle. There is a relationship between a specific brain hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH) and an antibody. As your period approaches, the level of antibody falls as the level of LH rises. The high level of LH is directly related to the symptoms of PMS. Treatment of PMS with progesterone is very effective because progesterone suppresses circulating LH and controls the symptoms of PMS.
If I don't want to take Synthetics, what do I do?
If you are currently on synthetic HRT do not stop abruptly. It is necessary to slowly wean yourself off of synthetic hormones. See How To Taper Off Your Synthetic Estrogen.
Are there tests to show my hormone levels? How much are they?
Yes. You can do this through blood testing and/or saliva testing. Blood testing will need to be performed through your healthcare professional but is usually not as reliable as saliva testing. Oasis Advanced Wellness offers saliva-testing kits that you can perform in the privacy of your own home.
How often do I apply Oasis Serene?
Because natural (bioidentical) progesterone is available to the body for only eight-ten hours, it is extremely important that you apply Oasis Serene twice daily - once in the morning after shower and once at night, right before bed. Apply to clean skin.
What about absorption and why is the cream superior to tablets, capsules or suppositories?
Oral (pill form) progesterone has to be metabolized by the liver which means you would need at least 50x's more progesterone to get the same effect that you get from using a transdermal progesterone. Why put the liver through extra processing? The concern with progesterone tinctures is that they must be taken throughout the day on a strict schedule in which many women are unable to follow. Transdermal means that it goes on the skin, then directly into the bloodstream and starts hitting the receptor sites immediately.
What if I have cramps during the first day or two of menstruation?
If you have cramps with bleeding, you can apply Oasis Serene directly to the cramping area for immediate relief. After a couple of months on Oasis Serene, your cramps should subside.
I get ravenously hungry-usually for sweets-a few days before my period. What can I do?
This can be hormonal or it may signal Candida. Using natural (bioidentical) progesterone helps to level out blood sugar and thus may help with sugar cravings. For Candida cleansing we recommend Oregasil, ACS200 Advanced Cellular Silver and Latero-Flora along with a very healthy diet. We would also recommend performing The Oasis Wellness Liver-Gallbladder Cleanse using LivaPure. Keeping the liver flushed and supported is important in keeping the hormones balanced and functioning correctly.
What if periods are missed or do not happen for a long time?
Continue the Oasis Serene being careful to use it during the same days of the month with off-time the same. It can take 3-6 months for the body to regulate itself. If periods do not return within 6 months consult your healthcare practitioner.
How long can I use natural (bioidentical) progesterone?
We suggest that you have your progesterone levels checked through saliva at least two times every year. Some women are able to very slowly taper off or discontinue use after levels become balanced. The overall health of your body and endocrine system will determine how long you will need progesterone. It is safe to use for as long as your body needs it.
Can the use of natural (bioidentical) progesterone cause side effects? Does it interfere with other medicines?
There have been reports of incidental spotting that may be associated with progesterone use: however, this is usually temporary. A healthcare professional should always check any persistent spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Because some PMS and Menopausal symptoms may indicate other conditions, please be sure to consult a healthcare professional if you ever experience an increase in headaches. Although there have been no reports of significant side effects or health concerns associated with Oasis Serene, we encourage you to find a trusted healthcare professional to work with you while using natural (bioidentical) progesterone.
Unusual things can happen when one begins to balance their hormones using natural methods. There have been reports of itchy ears, breakthrough bleeding, tingling nipples, sore breasts, headaches, fluid retention, heavy periods, sore sinuses, phlegmy throat and more. Because we are all individuals and not cookie-cutters, anything is possible when progesterone levels are being restored to normal physiological levels. Even accelerated aches and pains can indicate estrogen receptor wake-up symptoms. It can take some women three-six months to restore receptor sensitivity. Be advised that every woman has her own unique receptor "wake-up" episode. Many experience very little symptoms. If, however, the whole experience becomes somewhat daunting, hang in there! You will turn the corner very soon and your body will definitely thank you for it in a few months time.
CAUTION: Natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream can potentially INCREASE THYROID ACTIVITY. If you are taking thyroid supplements, you should consult your healthcare professional and consider lowering the amount of thyroid supplementation you use.
My doctor wants to put my daughter on birth control pills to regulate her periods, can progesterone help her?
Most oral contraceptives are a combination of synthetic estrogen and progestins (e.g. the "combined pill"). The Pill does its job by suspending the normal menstrual cycle. The bleeding which occurs each month is actually "withdrawal bleeding", caused by stopping the pill for seven days of the cycle. The known problems associated with the pill are an increased risk of coronary artery disease, breast cancer and high blood pressure. Its side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, breast tenderness, weight increases, changes in sex drive, depression, blood clots and increased incidence of vaginitis. Women with epilepsy, migraine, asthma or heart disease are warned that they could have a worsening of their condition. Nancy Beckman in her book Menopause: A Positive Approach Using Natural Therapies points out that "Women on the Pill have a greater tendency to liver dysfunction and allergies." The Pill is often prescribed to regulate a woman's cycle. But if it suspends a woman's normal cycle and creates withdrawal bleeding instead of a true menstruation, one wonders what is the point of such "therapy"? Dr. Lee found natural (bioidentical) progesterone to be useful for women with irregular cycles, without overriding the body's natural cycle by using hormonal mimics that create an illusion of well-being or normality.
I am a female athlete and experiencing amenorrhea. Can progesterone help?
Amenorrhea means not having menstrual periods. There can be many reasons for this as in pregnancy, PCOS, menopause and lifestyle (diet, stress, etc.). Often the cause of amenorrhea is that the ovaries do not release eggs (ovulate). Your ovaries may be releasing the hormone estrogen but not producing progesterone, a hormone necessary for periods to occur. In this case, using Oasis Serene from day 12 to day 26 will mimic what the body should produce naturally. In more advanced cases (of PCOS), high doses of progesterone may be required. Amenorrhea may also indicate more serious disease. Please consult your healthcare practitioner.
What about facial hair, what causes this and what can I do about it?
Facial hair is usually an indication of an imbalance of testosterone. Progesterone can help to bring about balance.
I am taking birth control pills. Should I use natural (bioidentical) progesterone?
If you are using the birth control pill, it is recommended that you use Oasis Serene 7 days prior to your period. You may get some relief of your hormonal symptoms. However, women who are not using the pill obtain the best results.
I have Candida Albicans or Yeast Infections. I have heard that hormones aggravate yeast infections?
Birth control pills are known to be a factor in yeast over-growth. Candida can also be responsible for hormonal imbalance due to its attack on the endocrine system. Dr. Orian T. Truss a leading authority on chronic candidaisis states, "When tests are done on estrogen levels, thyroid levels, or other hormone levels and people are suffering from these symptoms (candidiasis), the hormones are there in the bloodstream, but they are not activating any response."
How important is diet and exercise?
Diet and exercise are imperative in balancing the hormonal system and to overall good health and well-being. Balancing Your Hormones Proven Secrets to Whole Body Hormone Balance...You Can Feel Good is a step-by-step program to get the hormones balanced using cleansing and detoxification, healthy diet, exercise, hi-tech supplementation, natural (bioidentical) progesterone, pure water, lymphatic drainage techniques and more. It is a complete program for natural hormone balancing.
Can natural (bioidentical) progesterone help me get pregnant?
Oasis Serene can enhance conception if used starting on the day AFTER ovulation. The word Progesterone is derived from the Latin gestare for its vital supportive role in gestation, highlighting it's importance in the reproductive process. Modern science confirms that, of all female hormones, progesterone is the one most essential to the survival of the fertilized egg and the foetus throughout gestation. Progesterone levels rapidly rise from 2-3 mg/day to about 20 to 30mg. per day at ovulation. If fertilization does not occur in ten or twelve days, progesterone levels fall dramatically, triggering the shedding of the secretory endometrium (the menses). However, if pregnancy does occur, Progesterone production is taken over by the placenta which secretes an ever increasing supply, reaching as much as 300-400 mg/day during the third trimester.
What about my husband's hormones? What can you do for him?
Progesterone is vital to good health in both women and men. It is the primary precursor of our adrenal cortical hormones and testosterone. Males synthesize progesterone in amounts less than women do but it is still vital. Furthermore, it may be important in the prevention and/or treatment of prostatism and prostate cancer. Men with BPH (swelling of the prostate) and other male related problems will appreciate the speed of relief with progesterone cream. We recommend that men use 8 - 12 mg of progesterone daily.
It is important to note that progesterone has no feminizing characteristics. Progesterone is an 5-alpha reductase inhibitor -- it helps prevent the conversion of testosterone into DHT. Progesterone may also help men with complexion and increased energy. Progesterone balances the estrogens that build in a man's body.
Furthermore, it may be important in the prevention and/or treatment of prostatism and prostate cancer. Dr Lee has had men contact him telling him that as a result of applying progesterone cream to their wife they were seeing that their symptoms of prostatism such as urinary urgency and frequency decreased considerably. Several men with prostate cancer reported that their PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level decreased and they have had no progression of their prostate lesions since using the cream themselves.
Is Oasis Serene safe for teens to use?
Yes. Teens today experience many hormonal imbalance symptoms as a result of the pressures of being a teen today. Too often they are exposed to chemicals in foods and in the environment from pesticides, plastics, beauty products, cleaners, and lawn and garden chemicals, just to name a few sources. Water alone can contain hormones. Dairy products and farmed fish have added hormones and antibiotics. Antibiotics to control yeast and acne also stress the body. The body can be overloaded by the time they enter the teen years. Stress is an added problem. Adrenal glands, which regulate the hormones in the body, do a good job under normal circumstances. But too much stress creates hormonal imbalances, which then creates emotional instability. The adrenals can get exhausted, then can cause hormone imbalances, or hormone imbalances can cause adrenal exhaustion. Regardless of the cause, the results are the same. So to handle all of the stress, the adrenals produce a large amount of a steroid called cortisol. This over production leads to a huge reduction of the hormone progesterone. When this happens, another hormone estrogen takes over. So now two hormones are affected. They have become unbalanced. The use of Oasis Serene in the teen years will definitely help to keep hormone levels balanced. Of course, changes toward a healthier lifestyle are definitely warranted.
Why Progesterone? Aren't Mexican wild yams enough?
No published studies conclude that yam increases progesterone levels in animals or humans. While the diosgenin molecule from wild yams can be converted to a progesterone molecule in the laboratory, it canNOT be in the human body. Unconverted diosgenin is a cheap way to produce a progesterone cream, and according to Dr. Lee does not work well. It is important to insist upon USP progesterone, not uncertified cheap ingredients made in some foreign countries.
How does one achieve natural hormone balance?
There is no simple answer to this. For a detailed program check out Dr. Lanphier's E-Book, Proven Secrets to Whole Body Hormone Balance...You Can Feel Good.
How do I know if I am peri-menopausal, menopausal or post menopausal? What is the difference?
Perimenopause is the phase before menopause when ovarian hormone production begins to decline and fluctuate. Typically, perimenopause is the period about three or four years before menopause, though some women can begin the perimenopause phase of their life many years before menopause.
Menopause symptoms like hot flashes and irregular menstrual cycles can begin for women in their late 30s or early 40s during the perimenopause phase of a woman's life. Natural menopause is typically complete in the late 40s or early 50s.
The Postmenopausal phase is usually at one full year after the last menstrual cycle. Postmenopause is a time when most of the distress of the menopausal changes have faded. At postmenopause, hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause are milder and less frequent and energy and emotional levels stabilize.
I am thinking about having a hysterectomy, should I?
This is a decision that should be made by a woman and her healthcare professional, according to her symptoms. It is highly recommended that a woman try natural alternatives as the first line of treatment for hormonal imbalance. Many professionals believe that natural (bioidentical) progesterone may offer a better alternative.
I have had laser surgery for endometriosis and it came back why?
The surgery is sometimes ineffective, as it is difficult to distinguish some of the endometrial tissue form healthy tissue. Many women have had significant success with Oasis Serene as it may prevent swelling and bleeding of endometrial tissue from days 6 through 26 of the menstrual cycle.
What about my fibrocystic breasts?
Fibrocystic breasts are caused by estrogen dominance. A history of repeated episodes of painful, cystic breasts worse during the week or so before menses and clearing after menses is present. When natural (bioidentical) progesterone is used during the two-week period prior to menses, fibrocystic breasts may revert to normal within 3 to 6 months.
Why have I gained weight on estrogen?
Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid hormone. Thyroid is the hormone that regulates metabolic rate. Low thyroid tends to cause low energy level, cold intolerance, and weight gain.
I have had a partial hysterectomy but I still have my ovaries, do I need, hormone therapy?
Yes, if you are experiencing symptoms. Even when ovaries are left intact, the change in blood flow in the area can cause ovary dysfunction or atrophy.
Will natural (bioidentical) progesterone help with migraines? How do I use Oasis Serene for migraines?
Migraine headaches are usually hormonal in nature. Apply a dab or Oasis Serene behind the ears every 15 minutes up to one hour. While Oasis Serene may not stop the migraine, it will help to make the symptoms much less. Women who keep their progesterone levels balanced have reported that the migraines that seem to occur right before and during their period happen much less frequently or go away all together. We would also recommend adding Magnesium Orotate.
What about natural hormones and my thyroid supplements?
Natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream can potentially INCREASE THYROID ACTIVITY. If you are taking thyroid supplements, you should consult your health care provider and consider lowering the amount of thyroid supplementation you use.
Can Oasis Serene help with Hypothyroidism?
Yes. Natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream can increase thyroid activity. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid activity. Progesterone can promote energy production and thus help to raise the body temperature. It is also suggested to research iodine therapy.
Can natural (bioidentical) progesterone help with libido?
A surge of progesterone at ovulation is known to be the source of libido in women. Lack of sex drive may be a sign of estrogen dominance.
Why doesn't my doctor know about this?
Good question! Since the pharmaceutical companies provide funding for many of the textbooks in medical school, natural products, which cannot be patented, will not get much attention. Many doctors are actually "coming around" to the use of natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream especially since over three-fourths of the population admits to using natural therapies at one time or another.
How many milligrams of natural progesterone does Oasis Serene provide in each dose?
Oasis Serene natural progesterone cream (750mg/ounce) provides approximately:
1/8 teaspoon – 16 mg. of natural progesterone
¼ teaspoon – 31 mg. of natural progesterone
½ teaspoon – 63 mg. of natural progesterone
1 teaspoon – 125 mg. of natural progesterone
(Double the milligrams if using Oasis Serene Plus)
What are the dosage recommendations for pregnancy?
The amount of transdermal natural progesterone you use to get or stay pregnant is no more than the amount recommended for perimenopausal and menopausal women: 20 to 30 milligrams a day. The timing is important, however. If you're trying to get pregnant, using progesterone cream can suppress ovulation. Don't use Oasis Serene until after you know you have ovulated. You can find out whether you've done so by taking your temperature each morning before you rise (it will go up slightly when you ovulate), or by using home ovulation tests available at most drugstores.
After that, use Oasis Serene each day, smoothing it onto your neck, chest, bottom of feet, and inner arms or anywhere that blood vessels are visible (thin skinned areas) rotating the application area. Once you've gone through the first trimester, you can taper off very slowly (don't stop abruptly) – your body will soon be producing more than ten times what you use transdermally. You don't need to stop using it during the second or third trimesters, since it's really a drop in the bucket of what the placenta produces. Katharina Dalton, MD, the true pioneer of natural progesterone therapy, has administered progesterone to many women during their pregnancies. An informal survey of her patients has revealed that their babies are more likely to stand and walk by one year of age, and that by the age of nine or ten, they seem to have superior academic performance.
Women who have difficulty conceiving may want to try Dr. John Lee's advice, described in his book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause. For two to four months, use 20-30 mg of cream on days five through 26 of your cycle. Stop on the 26th day to bring on menstruation. This will suppress ovulation, and if you have any follicles left in your ovaries, one will ripen after two to four months of suppression. At that point, stop the cream and do what comes naturally! You can resume the cream as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test. This approach worked in many of Dr. Lee's patients who had tried to conceive for years – in fact, many babies were named after him!
Can natural progesterone cream help with postpartum depression? If so, what are the recommendations?
Yes. As soon as the placenta is delivered after the birth of the baby, progesterone production falls from 350-400 mg a day to nearly zero. The adrenals are the sole source of progesterone at this point, and if a woman had an exhausting and stressful birth experience, her adrenals may be exhausted, too. Women with the highest progesterone levels during pregnancy and the lowest postnatal progesterone levels are at greatest risk for severe postpartum depression. Natural progesterone may be helpful for women who suffer from PPD.
Many women report no difficulties with postpartum depression while using natural progesterone cream. Women who suffer postpartum depression can use the same dosage, three weeks on and one week off. Since most will not resume normal menstrual cycles for at least a few months after giving birth, you may have to wing it to figure out when to start. Or, if your cycles were normal before you conceived, you can look back at your calendar and figure out where you'd be in your cycle if you had not gotten pregnant, and use the progesterone accordingly.
Can natural progesterone cream help with infertility?
Those who are having difficulty conceiving are most likely experiencing anovulatory cycles. Cyclical use of progesterone cream can move the body back into its normal menstrual pattern and facilitate ovulation.
Follicle-maturing drugs, used to stimulate ovulation in women who wish to conceive, often end up creating luteal phase deficiency, in addition to what physicians call a “hostile uterine environment,” both of which increase the chances of miscarriage. Supplementing with natural progesterone may turn out to be the best way to protect pregnancies in women who use these drugs.
Progesterone is commonly used to maintain IVF (in vitro fertilization) pregnancies in their early stages. In a naturally conceived pregnancy, there is an abrupt rise in progesterone production, designed to facilitate the implantation of the embryo. While adding extra progesterone through transdermal cream may not rescue every IVF pregnancy, it has been demonstrated to help in most cases, and it certainly doesn't hurt.
What plant does the progesterone used in Oasis Serene come from and what does USP mean?
Oasis Serene Natural Progesterone cream uses USP micronized progesterone derived from the Mexican wild yam root. All USP progesterone is derived either from the soy plant or wild yam. USP progesterone from soy and from the Mexican wild yam root produce the exact same quality of progesterone. One is not better or more effective than the other.
USP means United States Pharmaceutical grade which means that it is guaranteed to be extracted under the strictest of standards and is the highest quality source of progesterone (plant-derived) that is converted to human progesterone to identically match women's natural hormonal needs. Many companies on the internet claim their progesterone cream contains ‘real progesterone.’ Checking the ingredient list reveals that they are using Wild Mexican Yam, or Mexican Wild Yam Root Extract, or ‘pharmaceutical quality’ progesterone. These are all code words for the same product, Diosgenin. The human body does not produce the enzymes necessary to convert Diosgenin, the active component of Wild Mexican Yam, into progesterone. Clinical studies have shown beyond a doubt that Wild Mexican Yam Extract or Diosgenin does not increase progesterone levels in the human body. Only USP progesterone is bio-identical in every respect to progesterone of the corpus luteum from female ovaries. Only USP natural progesterone will produce an increase in saliva and serum levels of progesterone. Companies use Diosgenin because it’s less than half the cost of USP progesterone. Diosgenin, by any name, is not progesterone; it won’t turn into progesterone in your body; it does not provide the benefits of progesterone no matter how "natural" some may say it is.
I am allergic to soy. Can I use Oasis Serene?
Yes. Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus are made from USP micronized progesterone derived from Mexican wild yam root and does not contain any soy or soy products.
How does a plant substance get converted into a progesterone to identically match a human's hormonal need?
The body is able to utilize it as it has the same exact molecular structure as the body’s hormone. Micronized progesterone and progesterone produced by the ovaries are the same chemical structure. Progestin is not because it is synthetic and has been chemically altered so it can be patented. Each hormone has many receptor sites. For progesterone this is mostly around the uterus with the next being the brain. When the ovaries stop producing, ovulation stops. Ovulation triggers the ovaries to produce progesterone. When you do not ovulate anymore this stops the period. Natural progesterone helps the receptor sites to stay full so that the body functions the way that it is supposed to. In other words it keeps the endocrine system in balance. If you have the best progesterone in the world and you are not educated as to when or how to use the progesterone cream then it will not work because you are not mimicking the hormonal cycle. This is why, depending upon where your body is as far as your hormone balance, it will differ on what day you begin the progesterone. Buying progesterone cream from the right company is just as important as buying the best product because that company should provide you with a symptom chart and help you figure out where you are and how much cream and when to use it. This is extremely important to achieving success with natural progesterone. You need a partner in your women’s health interest. This is what we do at www.oasisserene.com.
What is the shelf life of Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus?
Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus have an un-openend bottle shelf life of 24 months. After opened the shelf life is 18 months.
How long will it take to get my order?
Oasis Advanced Wellness not only offers Oasis Serene bio-identical progesterone cream through the OAW Internet sites, but also through the Oasis Advanced Wellness Natural Health Clinic. Because of this and the popularity of Oasis Serene, we sometimes run out of product before the next shipment arrives. We do not keep hundreds of jars sitting on the shelf because we feel that it is important for our customers to receive a very fresh product. In most instances orders ship within one to three business days. All products shipped to United States addresses are shipped using USPS Priority Mail. We also offer FED-EX ground, FED-EX 2-day and USPS Express Mail. If your order requires FED-EX 2-day or USPS Express Mail, please call or email us to check on product availability. If you do not call us or email us and the product is not available for express shipping, the product will still be shipped according to what you have requested as soon as our product supplies are replenished. Please understand that sometimes we may be waiting on a shipment to arrive thus it may take longer for your shipment to arrive. (We never purposefully hold back orders and once your order is placed it will be sent out as quickly as possible.) To remedy stressful situations along with the fact that some customers wait to order until they are completely out of Oasis Serene, we highly recommend keeping an "emergency" jar of Oasis Serene on-hand at all times. This will ensure that you always have a constant supply of Oasis Serene and that you will not have to incur the expense of overnight/2-Day shipping costs or panic/frustration because of waiting on a shipment. Please consider this when placing your order.
How many jars of Oasis Serene should I order?
Because it takes bio-identical progesterone at least three to six months to fully open the receptor sites, we recommend initially ordering at least three jars. Not only will you receive better pricing and save on shipping costs, but in order to experience effective relief of symptoms you will need to use Oasis Serene for at least three months. It is not uncommon to experience some symptom relief within weeks of beginning Oasis Serene. Some customers order one jar and decide that after one month the cream doesn't work because they have not experienced immediate symptom relief or because they may actually experience an estrogen-dominance surge which is very common as receptor sites begin to open. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy has a cumulative effect. It is unrealistic to expect immediate results with only one month of usage. When working on natural hormone balancing sufficient time must be allowed for the bio-identical hormones to achieve the desired effects.
Why do you package Oasis Serene in plastic jars and are the jars BPA-free?
Right now Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus are packaged in double-walled plastic 2-ounce jars. Because most people keep Oasis Serene in the bathroom where floors are tiled and vanities are hard surfaces such as marble, we must consider the safety factor. One accidental drop of a glass jar on a hard surface will cause immediate breakage and thus creates a definite safety hazard, not to mention the potential compromise of the product and loss of money. We have considered packaging in glass jars but because of the safety factor we have decided that since Oasis Serene is always fresh and does not sit on any shelf longer than two weeks there is really very little concern about leaching. We have taken careful steps to make sure that the jars we use for Oasis Serene are BPA-Free and are among the safest being made today. Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a hormone-disrupting chemical considered to be potentially harmful to human health and the environment. It has been known that scratched and worn polycarbonate bottles will leach this chemical into liquids.
Does it really matter about the actual delivery system (base cream) of a progesterone cream?
Absolutely, in fact, it is critical. Steroid hormones do not dissolve in a cream but instead are suspended. Because they are suspended, if they are not in a correctly formulated cream base that absorbs into the skin quickly then the steroid hormone has absolutely no delivery system that can get it off of the top of the skin. It is imperative that the base cream formula have properties allowing the hormone to actually absorb into the skin uniformly and then into the blood stream. Many formulators do not know how to make an effective base cream thus the cream will not have an effective delivery system. It is not that USP progesterone does not give results as some may decide; but instead about the fact that the base cream has not been formulated correctly.
Aren't compounded hormone creams better than over-the-counter creams?
No. Although most over-the-counter natural progesterone creams contain toxic ingredients, compounding is usually no better. Toxic ingredients in base creams are one reason that many progesterone creams are greasy or have an odor. Many doctors and even compounders mistakenly believe that toxic ingredients do not have any detrimental effect on the body. However, this is not correct, especially with a cream that is meant to be delivered into the body through the skin and is used often. We approached the formulation of Oasis Serene bioidentical progesterone cream with three things in mind: 1) We wanted to make sure that the cream worked, contained the specified amount of USP progesterone and did not include added herbs. 2) We wanted Oasis Serene to contain all-natural and non-toxic ingredients but still have the look and feel of a non-fragranced cosmetic cream. We wanted application to be easy so that dosage amounts could be adjusted easily; 3) We wanted a delivery system that would penetrate the skin quickly while leaving absolutely no residue on the skin. In order to achieve these goals we did a tremendous amount of testing on different formulas in order to come up with a bioidentical progesterone cream that would penetrate quickly so that the user didn’t have to wait long periods of time for absorption of the cream or for the cream to dry.
