Winona provides cream with estrogen, progesterone, or estrogen + progesterone. Your unique needs will dictate which cream your physician will prescribe. Most women taking estrogen are also prescribed progesterone. If you have a uterus, it's important to take progesterone alongside estrogen to mitigate the risk of overgrowth of uterine cells, which can lead to cancer. If you no longer have a uterus, it’s generally considered safe to take estrogen alone. If you need DHEA, you’ll be prescribed capsules, as Winona does not offer DHEA in cream form.

There is ample data that shows, when done correctly, progesterone in cream form can safely protect the uterine lining. The important thing is that the progesterone is micronized for better absorption in the body. With micronized hormones, there is optimal absorption with smaller doses required. Winona’s pharmacies ensure the highest safety, quality, and efficacy of all of our compounded treatments.

Each dose is personalized based on an individual’s unique situation and what the physician recommends. Your Winona doctor can provide additional information inside your secure Patient Portal once your medical intake is complete.

Yes, our progesterone cream is safe for women with peanut allergies.

While the bottle may not look full, it contains enough cream to last the expected amount of days. For example, there are 180 pumps in a 45g bottle for 90 days. If you’re prescribed two pumps per day, the 180 pumps will last the full 90-day period. The pharmacy tends to add a few extra doses of cream to each bottle just in case. If you’re still unsure about your supply, the other side of the label will indicate the supply duration (e.g., Day Supply: 90).