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A member asked:

I am 30 years old and im not going thru menopause, can i use a progesterone cream ?

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Yes: Especially if you have irregular or anovulatory cycles. A quality Progesterone appropriately used may be of benefit.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/12/2014

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Dr. Shira Miller answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

What for?: If you are ovulating normally then your body should be producing plenty of progesterone.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/18/2013

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