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question about wild yam cream for menopause
Just curious if anyone uses wild yam cream (progesterone) only without taking any type of estrogen ? Can this be done and what symptoms does it help with.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Yam is supposed to be used for vaginal dryness but Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids may become aggravated by using this herbal drug and hence you should not use it without medical guidance.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Yam is supposed to be used for vaginal dryness but Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids may become aggravated by using this herbal drug and hence you should not use it without medical guidance.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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