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What plant does the progesterone used in Oasis Serene come from and what does USP mean?

Oasis Serene
Oasis Serene Natural Progesterone cream uses USP micronized progesterone derived from the wild yam plant.. All USP progesterone creams are derived either from the soy plant or wild yam. Progesterone from soy and from wild yam produce the exact same quality of progesterone.

What Does Oasis Serene Contain?

Oasis Serene
Oasis Serene contains Wellness Water, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Sweet Almond Oil, Vegetable Glycerine, Cold-Pressed–Whole Leaf Aloe Vera, USP Progesterone (Mexican Wild Yam Root), Vitamin A (emulsified), Living B-Complex, Vitamin C (Camu Camu), Vitamin D-3 (emulsified), Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) and Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis).

Doesn't the "USP" on natural progesterone USP mean that it is synthetic?

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USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia) provides standards for more than 3,700 medicines, dietary supplements and dosage forms. The "USP" on natural progesterone USP is given because it meets standards of purity (99%). To visit the website of U.S. Pharmacopeia, please click the link at the bottom of this page.

What is USP Progesterone?

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United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Progesterone simply means progesterone that exactly duplicates the progesterone naturally produced in the body, or "bio-identical" progesterone. The title "USP Progesterone" differentiates natural progesterone from synthetic progestins or progestogens.

What does USP mean?

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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) contains legally recognized standards of identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, storage, and labeling for active ingredients and other therapeutic products, including nutritionals and dietary supplements.

What does progesterone do?

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Progesterone is the hormone which, during a woman's fertile years, is produced by the ovaries and has effects which are in some ways opposite to those of oestrogens. During the menstrual cycle, oestrogens build up the uterine lining (called the endometrium), but if the egg is not fertilised the lining is not required; it is progesterone which stimulates the lining to shed, causing a period. Progesterone is included in hormone replacement therapy in a synthetic form called progestin.

What are the ingredients in Oasis Serene?

Oasis Serene
Oasis Serene is made up of all natural ingredients. These include natural spring water, vegetable stearic acid, sweet almond oil, glycerin, aloe vera, progesterone, grapefruit seed extract and Vitamins A, B Complex, C, D and E. The progesterone used is 100% pharmaceutical Grade Natural (Bioidentical) Progesterone.

What are the benefits of using Oasis Serene?

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 is Oasis Serene applied?

Oasis Serene
Oasis Serene is best absorbed through the skin. Any thin-skinned area is a good place to apply the cream. The neck, breasts, inner thighs, inner arms, hands chest, abdomen and feet are the best places to apply. Since Oasis Serene needs to be used twice a day, it is a good idea to switch sites with each application. For example, if you apply the cream to your breast in the morning, apply your second dose to a separate area.

Can Oasis Serene help fibroids?

Oasis Serene
Yes. When natural (bioidentical) progesterone is used, the tumors no longer grow in size and usually decrease in size by 10 to 15%. Yes. Using natural (bioidentical) progesterone does help increase bone mass and density. Progesterone has also been proven to reverse osteoporosis.

How often do I apply Oasis Serene?

Oasis Serene
Because natural (bioidentical) progesterone is available to the body for only eight hours, it is extremely important that you apply Oasis Serene twice daily - once in the morning after shower and once right before bed.

Can Oasis Serene help with Hypothyroidism?

Oasis Serene
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 that a good green drink containing kelp be used along with the progesterone.

How is natural progesterone USP made?

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Natural hormones are developed through DNA technology. Sterol analogues from certain plants (wild yam) are combined with specific bacteria (microbial fermentation) and the resulting hormone is bio-identical in chemical structure to the hormone produced by the human body.

What is meant by 'Progesterone U.S.P.'?

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U.S.P. is short for 'United States Pharmacopoeia'. This organization sets international standards of purity for products used in the manufacture of drugs and cosmetics. 'U.S.P.' next to the word 'Progesterone" assures you that the progesterone being used is identical what the human body produces. U.S.P. Progesterone is natural, unlike synthetic versions such as 'progestins' and 'progestogens'. Top of page

Can I use Oasis Serene while trying to get pregnant?

Oasis Serene
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 happened, you can continue using Oasis Serene. If you believe you are pregnant, continue to use the cream through the fourth month of pregnancy.

If I become pregnant should I discontinue using Oasis Serene?

Oasis Serene
If you become pregnant while using Oasis Serene do not abruptly stop the cream. Continue to use it 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 every day of the month?

Oasis Serene
It is not recommended. Anytime Oasis Serene is being used, you should not be bleeding. It is important that you use the cream as instructed. The times that you are not using the cream 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.

Is Oasis Serene safe for teens to use?

Oasis Serene
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.

I am allergic to soy. Can I use Oasis Serene?

Oasis Serene
Yes. Oasis Serene and Oasis Serene Plus are now made from USP micronized progesterone derived from wild yam and does not contain any soy or soy products. 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.
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