Q.
Can the diosgenin in this product cause breast cancer? I am confused by Diosgenin and Progesterone.
A.
Progesterone is a principal female reproductive hormone which naturally balances estrogen, the second major female hormone. Many women have excess estrogen, which increases the risk of breast cancer, cancer of the uterus and osteoporosis. Excess estrogen can also severely worsen premenstrual syndrome (PMS). To balance progesterone/estrogen levels, many doctors prescribe synthetic progesterone, progestin, which has recognised side effects. Natural progesterone's side effects are minimal. Most natural progesterone is made from diosgenin, a plant sterol abundant in the Mexican yam (Dioscorea villosa). Manufacturers convert diosgenin to the identical progesterone molecule that the body produces. Therefore, progesterone is natural. It is not a synthetic substance.
Q.
What percentage of wild yam does the cream contain?
A.
Our Mexican Wild Yam Cream contains 20% premium grade Mexican Wild Yam.