It is common for women to experience hormonal imbalance starting in their early thirties. There are two important hormones called estrogen and progesterone that counterbalance each other in the human body. Both are produced naturally but there comes a time when the production of these hormones drop. With the use of bioidentical hormones the imbalance can be corrected. Bioidentical hormone therapy makes use of hormones that are molecularly identical to the natural hormones in the body.

Proponents of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) claim that bioidentical hormones have effects that go beyond the relief of symptoms of menopause, for which it is most commonly used as treatment. Natural progesterone is believed to give relief from arthritis, aching joints and sore muscles. Natural progesterone supplementation helps mental disorders such as mild to moderate depression. Some creams containing natural progesterone are marketed to slow down skin aging. Natural progesterone cream is a safe and effective supplement that can be absorbed through the skin. It is also effective in treating vaginal dryness, prevents vaginal atrophy and helps with urinary tract infections,