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What is progesterone? Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone is produced in high amounts in females by the ovaries. It is also produced in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands both males and females. Progesterone is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body. It is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy. Different forms of progesterone are available by prescription. Progesterone is often used in: Birth control pills Hormone replacement therapy (either as pills or applied to the skin) Many plants contain compounds related to progesterone. It's possible to buy products made from plant progesterone without a prescription. A form of progesterone made from plants is also available as a skin cream without a prescription. This article focuses on progesterone that's available without a prescription -- not the drug form of progesterone that requires a prescription. Why do people use progesterone? Over-the-counter progesterone cream has been marketed as a treatment for menopausal symptoms, including: Hot flashes Memory loss Fatigue Tender breasts It's also sometimes used by people to try to treat: Thyroid problems Osteoporosis Weight gain The progesterone in these creams can effectively travel through the skin and into the bloodstream, according to research. In one study, menopausal women used 40 milligrams of cream twice daily, placing it on their arm, thigh, breast, or abdomen. Their blood levels of progesterone were as high as when they took progesterone capsules by mouth. Can you get progesterone naturally from foods? Many plants make compounds similar to progesterone which may or may not function like the purified progesterone chemical. The progesterone in creams bought wit