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Itchiness and Psoriasis on legs

by Vanessa
(Australia)

I'm 46, have used 400mg of natpro daily for many months now (I live in extreme stress due to personal circumstances), and only in the luteal phase for 12-14 days.

But what I have noticed each month that as soon as I begin using natpro again, my legs become extremely itchy.

I now have psoriasis patches on my legs and some on my thighs and it's getting worse. Plus red itchy areas on the inside of my elbows.

When I'm not using the cream, the itchiness subsides - the psoriasis patches are still there, but slightly more dormant.

It's driving me insane because I'm wondering if the cream is doing more damage than good?

Why would this be happening? Am I using too much?

(last bit of info, throughout this year as I've been using natpro, my cycle has been typically 28 or 26 days, but then became 33, and last one was 48 days... I don't know what's going on)

Thanks for any help.

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Dec 15, 2024
 Itchiness and Psoriasis on legs
by: Joy

Hi Vanessa

You are in Peri-Menopause which can be a torrid time for most women.  You should be using Natpro every day now with no breaks at all. It is impossible to try to use the cream during your luteal phase with a cycle that isn't regular as yours has become.

Progesterone itself does not cause itchiness. There is something else that is causing an upset.  Strangely, this hasn't happened before until now.  I therefore doubt very much that it is the cream. 
Stress destroys so much.  Progesterone levels drop, vital nutrients as well.  One really should increase progesterone during stressful times. Please use the same amount of cream every day with no breaks and see how you get on. Use the cream no less than twice a day.

What is your Vitamin D3 level?  It should be optimal at all times.  A deficiency reduces the benefits of progesterone and is connected to every single functioning cells in our bodies.  Cofactors are needed when taking D3.  A deficiency could also be the cause of your psoriasis.  Please read this page where Wray discusses this in detail and Progesterone and Psoriasis.

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