FAQS Wild Yam Cream

How does Wild Yam work?

Wild yam (Dioscorea Villosa) contains a naturally occurring powerful plant steroid Diosgenin. This Phyto Sterol activates the bio-chemical lipid pathway that leads to the production of cholesterol and other compounds. Cholesterol is the precursor to adrenal hormones. Progesterone is an adrenal hormone. 

Applying wild yam cream to your skin, can increase the amount of progesterone your body makes.

Progesterone brings all other hormones in your body into balance, including oestrogen and testosterone. 

 

What causes hormonal imbalances?

Our systems are complex and resilient, however we disrupt normal hormonal functions by taking the contraceptive pill, HRT, or other synthesised hormonal medications. 

We also are exposed to countless endocrine disruptors found in chemicals such as food preservatives, cleaning chemicals, garden and lawn care poisons, plastics, formaldehyde, body products.

Does Wild Yam Cream contain progesterone?

No, the only natural progesterone is the progesterone our bodies make. 

What are the benefits I can expect from using Wild Yam Cream?

 Wild Yam has been traditionally used for generations of women, both in Western and Eastern herbal medicine.  Users often report potential benefits of Wild Yam Cream, including relief from menopausal symptoms, menstrual discomfort, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and other hormonal imbalances. It may also support reproductive health.

How long does it take for Wild Yam Cream to work? 

This will depend on your hormonal blueprint, your lifestyle and how long you have used or been exposed to hormone disrupters. Prescriptive and environmental. Normally a minimum of three months, or three cycles of applying wild yam, you will experience benefit. However, women report there is often an improvement in symptoms in a much shorter period. Menopausal women may take three months for improvement.

Lifestyle habits and consistency of applying the cream can also markedly impact your body's response to the wild yam cream. 

Why are my symptoms getting worse since starting Wild Yam?

Often when the body is correcting itself, symptoms of hormonal imbalance can get worse before they start to improve, this is referred to a healing crisis. Support your body through this time by adhering to the laws of health. Try using half dosage of the cream, until your symptoms calm. 

I have had a hysterectomy, can I use Wild Yam?

Yes, as your body is still making hormones. Use as you would for post menopausal women and create your own cycle.

I am taking the pill/ hormonal contraception should I use Wild Yam?

No, as it will be counter productive. The contraceptive pill is a synthetic hormone. Wild yam works by stimulating your body to make it's own progesterone, rather than supplying your body with synthetic hormones.

I am taking HRT, can I use Wild Yam to support my hormones?

No, as above, HRT will work against your body trying to return to a self sufficient equilibrium.

Can a teen use Wild Yam?

Yes, we are born with a hormonal blueprint passed onto us by our parents. If this was not balanced, then you may experience hormonal imbalance symptoms, even though you have not taken hormonal birth control. It is entirely possible to restore balance regardless of if you have started off with a less than ideal hormonal blueprint.

Can I use Wild Yam if I am breastfeeding? 

While Wild Yam Cream has been used by women for many years and is considered safe for breastfeeding women, this is an individual decision.

Can men use Wild Yam?

Many men have used Wild Yam to balance their hormones. Wild Yam contains diosgenin, which activates the bio-chemical lipid pathway, Leading to the production of cholesterol, the precursor to all adrenal hormones. Wild yam stimulates your body to make progesterone. With the correct balance of progesterone, testosterone and oestrogen levels will then be brought into balance.

When can I cease using Wild Yam?

Whenever you like. As the body's natural hormonal manufacturing process is supported by, rather than being provided by wild yam you will not become dependant on the cream. Once balance is restored, you can take a break. Listen to your body as everyone is different and some will need longer or shorter periods of using the cream to reach a balance. Resume using wild yam whenever you feel your body needs some rebalancing.