If your doctor has recently prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplements, you probably have a lot of questions. You’re not alone. Throughout our many years in the industry, our most commonly asked question is, "Why don’t doctors prescribe natural progesterone if it’s better than synthetic?" That’s an excellent question and there’s a simple answer: pharmaceutical companies are not allowed to market and/or sell natural products for profit.

But just because you can’t buy natural progesterone products from your pharmacist, does not mean you’re stuck with one option. IH Distribution.com offers all-natural progesterone supplements—the healthy choice your doctor may not have told you about.

All natural progesterone products have recently been highlighted in the press as the number-one choice for menopausal ailments. Dr. John Lee, M.D., has written the landmark book on the subject titled "Natural Progesterone, The multiple Roles Of A Remarkable Hormone." His thesis is that progesterone is a major hormone that is produced regularly in a woman’s cycle in more abundance than estrogen, which is a significant factor. He validates that progesterone is the principle hormone of women. As the newspapers have recently documented, the existing system of medical education for day-to-day practice is not in sync with progesterone as a health aid for women.

Recent studies indicate millions of women could be supported with only the replacement of a natural hormone. Unfortunately, they’re being denied this option due to the continuing pressures of pharmaceutical companies and physicians who have been educated in earlier times.

Dr. Susan Hendricks conducted a study that found long-term use of estrogen and progestin significantly increased the likelihood of cancer, stroke and heart attack. Estrogen and progestins (synthetic versions of natural progesterone) have been used to replace hormones that are no longer produced during menopause. The lack of these hormones causes symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and bouts of insomnia, to name a few.

The study included 16,608 women, ages 50-79, at 40 hospitals nationwide. Dr. Hendricks’ findings: the risk of stroke rose 41%, heart attack risk rose 29%, and cancer cases increased 26% above average.

In addition to the facts above, IHDistribution.com suggests the following books as excellent resources on natural progesterone supplements:

The Estrogen Alternative, written by Ms. Racquel Martin

This 274-page third edition paperback includes up-to-date research on how to battle fibroids, infertility, depression, heart disease, osteoporosis and endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, and ovarian, breast and uterine cancers. Ms. Martin also includes mail-order resources for botanical progesterone supplements.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Pre-Menopause, written by Dr. John Lee

Dr. John Lee is a reputable advocate of natural progesterone benefits. This 416-page book speaks to women between 35 and 50 years of age who may be experiencing symptoms of pre-menopause. Co-authored by Jesse Hanley and Virginia Hopkins, the book offers a wealth of information about the dangers of xenohormones—synthetic hormonal substances—frequently found in pesticides, solvents, plastics and hormone-treated meat. This team of experts suggests natural treatments to common symptoms of pre-menopause, and also includes case studies to help readers put the information into perspective.

Hormone Balance; A Matter of Life and Health, written by Kristine Klitzke

This is one of the most outstanding books about hormone replacement therapy vs. natural progesterone. Author Kristine Klitzke graduated in 1990 from the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has had practical nursing experience in cardiac, med-surgical operating room, and pre-op educational services. The book, which we deem to be the authority on the subject, is a comprehensive guide to natural hormone balance for women and health care professionals.