Oasis Serene Suggested Use for Women and Men

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Progesterone is absorbed extremely well, transdermally (through the skin).  Unlike oral progesterone (taken by mouth), it will not go through the filtering process of the liver. Women who are especially deficient in progesterone may take four to twelve months of progesterone use to restore the body back to optimal levels. For men with prostate concerns results may be felt as early as one or two days; however, long term benefits may require six month or more.

Oasis Serene micronized progesterone cream is easy to use and quick to apply. To apply, massage a level ¼ teaspoon into clean skin twice a day (morning and right before bed) or as recommended by your healthcare provider. Apply Oasis Serene progesterone cream to the inner arms, inner wrists, behind knees, neck, palms of hands, bottom of feet or chest, rotating these areas for each application.  It is best to measure each application using a plastic measuring spoon in order to assure the correct amount is being applied every time. Oasis Serene is best used according to individual hormone needs. The following are general guidelines that should be confirmed or modified in concert with your health care provider’s recommendations.  For severe hormone symptoms, we recommend Oasis Serene Plus.

Reproductive years

Oasis Serene is best used during the second half of the menstrual cycle (the two weeks prior to menstruation).
Days 1 (first day of bleeding) -14: do not apply Oasis Serene.
Days 15 - 21: use ¼ teaspoon of Oasis Serene twice a day.
Days 22-28: use ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Oasis Serene twice a day.
 
The suggested use is based on a 28-day cycle. If your menstrual cycle is shorter or longer you may need to adjust the timing of use, earlier or later than day 14, to fit with ovulation. If your period begins early, STOP using the Oasis Serene while you are bleeding. Count the first day of bleeding as day one, and begin the cycle again.

Perimenopause years (still menstruating, with cycle changes)

Days 1 (first day of bleeding) - 7: do not apply Oasis Serene.
Days 8-21: use ¼ teaspoon of Oasis Serene twice a day.
Days 22-28: use ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Oasis Serene twice a day.
 
Should your period begin early, STOP using Oasis Serene while you are bleeding. The first day of bleeding is always day one, and begin the cycle again. If your period is late, use Oasis Serene for up to 3 weeks (day 28 of your cycle), then take a week off. If your period has not started by the end of the week off, resume use of the cream as described above for days 8-28 or until your period starts. STOP the cream once your period begins. Count the first day of bleeding as day one of your cycle, and begin the cycle over again.

During the season of perimenopause, many women benefit immensely by incorporating the herb Vitex along with natural progesterone, especially when experiencing extremes of monthly cycles that are erratic. Vitex seems to assist in balancing and regulation, along with many of its other medicinal and traditional benefits.
 

Menopause | Post-Menopausal years (menstrual cycles have stopped)

Choose a calendar day (e.g. for most women the first day of the month is easiest to remember) as day one.
 
Days 1-7: do not apply Oasis Serene.
Days 8-30 (or 31): use 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon of Oasis Serene twice a day.
If needed, you may use up to ½ teaspoon of Oasis Serene twice a day using the same schedule.
 

Infertility

Begin daily application of Oasis Serene after ovulation (typically around cycle day 14).  Ovulation tests are available at your local drug store. If you experience your menstrual cycle (around day 28), note the day and discontinue use of Oasis Serene while bleeding. For your next cycle, begin application once again after you ovulate. If you do not begin your menstrual cycle at the normal time do NOT discontinue Oasis Serene and perform a pregnancy test at once.
 
If pregnancy occurs, do NOT discontinue the Oasis Serene. Consult your doctor regarding the continued use of Oasis Serene during the rest of your pregnancy.

Men (estrogen dominance and over the age of 40)

Apply 1/16 teaspoon of Oasis Serene to the scrotum area twice daily morning and before at night before bed. Make sure skin is clean before application.
 
 

Other Guidelines to Consider

We get many questions about the “need” of cyclic breaks from natural progesterone. Truthfully, the jury is still out on whether using BHRT in a continual manner, without breaks, will cause long term harm.  We tend to err on the side of caution and therefore highly suggest that a 7 day cyclic break be taken unless you are working closely with a knowledgeable healthcare provider that instructs otherwise. If cyclic breaks are not taken, one can expect that their receptor cells will eventually down-regulate which means they will begin to require more and more progesterone cream to sustain balance.

We suggest the following guidelines:

• Always use saliva hormone testing for a complete and individualized hormone profile – before, during and after achieving hormonal balance.
• Use natural hormone supplementation only if you have confirmed you are truly deficient.
• Use only human-identical hormone replacement therapy rather than synthetic hormones.
• Use natural hormone replacement transdermally (through the skin).
• Supplement hormones in an individual manner that is unique to your reproductive cycle.
• Use only in dosages that provide normal physiologic tissue levels. More is not always better.
• Always take cyclic breaks (from cream) to rest receptor sites, and sustain balance.
• If symptoms of hormone imbalance persist, please consult your healthcare provider as you may require special dosaging or the use of other bio-identical hormones.