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ProMeno Women's Wild Yam Cream (6oz)
ProMeno 6 oz is our signature, extended-use hormone-support cream, created for women who want consistent, long-term support during the menopausal transition. First developed in 1995, ProMeno is one of the longest-standing wild yam creams still in use today—offering a plant-based alternative for perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause without synthetic progesterone or conventional hormone replacement therapy.
This generous 6 oz size is ideal for women who rely on ProMeno as part of their ongoing wellness routine or for those wanting to try the full 3 month trial. (The 3 months is the time it usually takes for hormone panels to show changes.) The formula features slow-infused wild yam root and chasteberry, two botanicals traditionally valued for their role in supporting hormone pathways. Rather than forcing or overriding hormone levels, ProMeno works by supporting the endocrine system’s natural rhythms.
Women using ProMeno regularly often report a reduction in the intensity of common hormonal symptoms such as sudden heat surges, restless sleep, breast discomfort, mood fluctuations, cycle irregularity, and vaginal dryness. Many also describe a steadier emotional baseline and improved resilience as their hormones continue to shift over time.
Because it supports balance gently and consistently, ProMeno appeals to women seeking a natural, long-term hormone support cream rather than a short-term fix. With nearly three decades of continuous use, the 6 oz ProMeno Wild Yam Cream remains a trusted, cost-effective option for those wanting dependable, ongoing menopausal support with a formula designed to work with the body—not against it.
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Ingredients
Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa)*, Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)*, Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum tuberosum)*, Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Aloe Vera Juice*, Distilled Water, Beeswax, Vitamin E (Non-GMO)*, MSM, Lavender Oil*, Frankincense Oil*, Rose Geranium Oil*, Clary Sage Oil, Rosemary CO₂
🌿 Ingredients 🌿
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Wild Yam Root
Comfrey Leaf
Vitex (Chasteberry)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aloe Vera Juice
Distilled Water
Beeswax
Rosemary CO₂
Vitamin E
Clary Sage Oil
Lavender Oil
Rose Geranium Oil
Frankincense Oil
Wild Yam Root
Comfrey Leaf
Vitex (Chasteberry)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aloe Vera Juice
Distilled Water
Beeswax
Rosemary CO₂
Vitamin E
Clary Sage Oil
Lavender Oil
Rose Geranium Oil
Frankincense Oil
Wild Yam Root
Wild Yam Root*
Wild yam has a long history of use as a women’s herb, especially during perimenopause and menopause. While it does not contain progesterone, it does contain compounds that support the body’s natural progesterone pathways. In topical form, it is gently absorbed through the skin, helping the body self-regulate rather than override its hormonal rhythm. Many women find that wild yam cream helps ease hot flashes, night sweats, and emotional sensitivity.
Comfrey Leaf
Comfrey Leaf*
(Symphytum tuberosum)
Supports fast skin repair, cellular regeneration, irritation relief, and tissue strengthening — with lower PA levels and safer topical use.
Vitex (Chasteberry)
Vitex (Chasteberry)*
Vitex is one of the most respected herbs for hormonal equilibrium. It communicates with the endocrine system through the pituitary gland and helps smooth out fluctuations that contribute to PMS, irregular cycles, breast tenderness, mood changes, and low progesterone symptoms.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
Hydrates, protects, seals in moisture, and keeps ingredients stable and fresh.
Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera Juice*
St. John’s Wort oil has been a traditional go-to herb for skin comfort for hundreds of years, and it plays an important role in the soothing power of our Ouch Ointment. We use a rich, slow-infused St. John’s Wort oil because it supports the skin’s natural healing process in ways few herbs can.
Distilled Water
Distilled Water*
Distilled water is part of what gives ProMeno its light, creamy, easily absorbed texture. When blended with our rich, slow-infused herbal oils, the water helps create an emulsion that spreads smoothly across the skin and sinks in more efficiently.
This makes the herbs in the oil phase—such as wild yam and chasteberry—more available for the skin to take in. By improving absorption and reducing surface heaviness, the distilled water helps the cream deliver its herbal support consistently and gently.
Beeswax
Beeswax
We only source our beeswax from local beekeepers within the USA. (Mostly near NC.) Unlike other countries, the USA has regulations that prevent the use of dangerous chemicals in beekeeping. Unfortunately, many foreign beeswax suppliers, including those labeled as organic, have been found to contain such chemicals. For this reason, we are proud to support American beekeepers and use their pure, natural beeswax in our products.
Note: We cannot technically claim our beeswax is organic, but it is as clean as it can be from a local source.
Rosemary CO₂
Rosemary CO₂*
This type of rosemary isn’t steam-distilled or solvent-extracted. It’s made using supercritical CO₂ extraction, a clean and gentle method that pulls out the most active compounds from the plant without heat or chemical residues. That’s what makes it so special.
The extract is standardized in 60–65% organic sunflower oil, which ensures consistency, purity, and predictable potency. While this is not meant to replace preservatives in our formula, it aids with protecting our herbal infusions to keep them bioavailable longer.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E (Non-GMO)*
We use a premium, natural form called Bioxan® SF, and it’s very different from regular Vitamin E.
Most “Vitamin E” in skincare is actually lab-made dl-alpha-tocopherol, which the body doesn’t recognize as well. Bioxan® SF is made from real sunflower seeds, so it contains the full spectrum of natural tocopherols.
Because it has a broader antioxidant profile, it shields delicate herbal infusions from heat, light, and air much more effectively than basic Vitamin E oil. This keeps our creams fresher, longer, without synthetic preservatives.
Clary Sage Oil
Clary Sage Oil*
Clary sage is deeply connected to women’s health. It has been used for centuries to ease emotional tension, support hormonal steadiness, and calm PMS-like symptoms. In ProMeno, it enhances the cream’s grounding and mood-soothing qualities.
Lavender Oil
Lavender Oil*
Lavender adds a calming aromatic note and supports emotional ease, better sleep, and nervous system relaxation. It also brings mild skin-soothing benefits that make the cream pleasant to use at bedtime.
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose Geranium Oil*
This uplifting, floral essential oil has been used traditionally for emotional stability, hormone balance, and skin radiance. It creates a beautiful aromatherapeutic experience while balancing the cream’s scent profile.
Frankincense Oil
Frankincense Oil*
Frankincense promotes a deep sense of grounding and calm. It supports skin renewal and is often used in high-quality face creams for its rejuvenating benefits—one reason many women love applying ProMeno to the face at night.
FAQs
What does wild yam cream actually do?
Wild yam cream can be confusing, because a lot of information online is either outdated or inaccurate. Here at MoonMaid Botanicals we formulate wild yam cream very differently than most brands, and that’s why it actually works.
Wild yam on its own cannot be converted into progesterone by the human body. However, when it is paired with supportive herbs—especially chasteberry (Vitex)—the combination has a real impact on the body’s natural hormone pathways.
Together, wild yam and Vitex help clear the hormonal channels that often get backed up during perimenopause, menopause, or times of imbalance. This clearing effect helps the body regulate estrogen and testosterone more smoothly, while also supporting the natural rise and stability of progesterone.
Functional medicine doctors who have monitored daily hormone testing for 30 days have seen this combination encourage higher progesterone levels and more balanced hormone patterns overall.
Many women notice real-life improvements such as fewer heat surges, steadier moods, better sleep, more comfortable cycles, and a general sense that their hormones are no longer “running the show.” These changes happen because the herbs support the endocrine system itself, not because they add synthetic hormones or override your natural rhythm.
It’s important to note that a simple cream made with only wild yam root is not something we recommend. Without additional supportive botanicals like Vitex, the formula is incomplete and often ineffective.
Is wild yam cream as good as HRT?
Wild yam cream works very differently than conventional hormone replacement therapy, but in our 30 years of experience, many women have found it to be just as effective for long-term balance—especially those who cannot use HRT or who no longer want synthetic hormones.
ProMeno was originally created inside a hormone clinic as a direct alternative for women coming in with cancer histories or concerns about HRT safety. Unlike HRT, which adds hormones into the body and forces a rapid shift, ProMeno supports the body’s own hormone pathways so you can rebalance naturally.
This means HRT may feel faster at first, but it also tends to create dependency, tolerance changes, and fluctuating symptoms over time.
We often hear from women who feel great initially on HRT, only to struggle later with unstable hormone levels or difficulty tapering off. ProMeno works with the endocrine system instead of overriding it, which is why many women describe the results as steadier, calmer, and more predictable once their body settles into a rhythm.
It can take longer—sometimes twice as long—to feel the full benefits compared to HRT, but the long-term outcome is typically more stable with fewer sharp ups and downs. And because the cream isn’t forcing hormones into the system, there is no withdrawal period when stopping, only the potential return of natural symptoms depending on where someone is in their hormonal stage.
For women who prefer gentle, natural, and body-guided regulation rather than forced hormonal change, wild yam cream often becomes the more comfortable and sustainable option.
Is ProMeno Similar to Anna's Wild Yam Cream?
Both are herbal-based wild yam creams, but ProMeno’s formula and infusion method are unique. It has been trusted since 1995 and remains one of the longest-standing wild yam creams on the market in the US.
Learn more on the comparison here: Is ProMeno Similar to Anna's Wild Yam Cream?
If you've been seeking a wild yam that is one of Barbara O'Neill's Wild Yam Cream recommendations, or wondering whether yam cream menopause products really work, MoonMaid's ProMeno stands out as a trusted option that has supported thousands of women for nearly three decades.
Is this a recommended Barbara O'Neill Wild Yam Cream?
We have been mentioned by Barbara O'Neill as an alternative to Anna's Wild Yam Cream on Living Springs official (real) content here.
If you are looking for more information on her recommendations, you can click below.
Learn more here: Barbara O'Neill Wild Yam Cream Recommendations
Is this the same as a natural progesterone cream?
No. ProMeno does not contain synthetic or lab-made progesterone. Instead, it supports the body’s own natural progesterone production pathways.
Most products on the market that are labeled as a "natural progesterone cream" are actually ones that contain synthetic progesterone added in the form of Progesterone USP. You can learn more about the difference here: Why Natural Hormone Therapy Isn't Natural
Does wild yam cream actually work for menopause?
It can - but we only recommend certain formulations that often contain more than just wild yam alone.
With ProMeno, many women report significant relief from hot flashes, night sweats, and mood shifts with consistent use.
The herbal compounds in wild yam and chasteberry gently encourage hormonal balance over time. There are many studies that are searchable online that show studies on vitex on how it naturally aids the body with progesterone. (Note: Most importantly, we recommend using a cream that enters the bloodstream effectively, as many related products on the market are not formulated the same way for highest efficacy.)
Where is the best place to apply wild yam cream?
We recommend a thin-skinned area such as the neck, inner wrist/arm, inner thigh, lower abdomen, or for our ProMeno Wild Yam Cream even the face. But more importantly, we have found that keeping to the same locations is often best.
Our recommendation is actually applying the Wild Yam Cream to thesame location, twice a day. Alternatively, you can choose up to two locations - but we recommend reducing the amount of locations the cream is alternated.This is because a reservoir forms in the skin and underlying tissues, concentrating the active compounds in one area. As a result, the absorption process becomes more efficient. This localized saturation allows for a slow and steady release of the product into the bloodstream, providing a more sustained effect.
By maintaining a continuous supply of the active compounds, your body can experience a more consistent balance. This is especially helpful for managing symptoms of hormonal imbalances. Sticking to the same application sites help ensure a gradual and reliable absorption of the cream, enhancing its overall effectiveness.
How long does it take to see results?
Some women feel better within a few days; others may need three to six weeks of consistent use. Hormones shift gradually, and ProMeno works gently and naturally over time.
We recommend 3 months of usage before doing any new hormone testing to monitor results.
Can I apply this to my face?
Yes, unique to our formula for Wild Yam Cream you can apply it to the face.
Actually, many women use ProMeno as a nighttime face cream because of its hydrating, calming, and rejuvenating qualities for the skin.
Is ProMeno an organic wild yam cream?
Yes. ProMeno is made with organically grown wild yam root, chasteberry, and other botanical oils that meet our high-quality standards. While the finished product as a whole is not submitted for a third-party organic certification, the majority of its herbal ingredients are certified organic, and the formula itself is free of synthetics, parabens, petroleum, alcohol, and artificial fragrances.
In effect, ProMeno is a clean, botanical, organic-ingredient–based wild yam cream — crafted with the same purity and care as our other herbal offerings.
Does ProMeno Wild Yam Cream contain an alcohol extract?
No. There is no alcohol or chemical preservative.
This all-natural, progesterone cream alternative, features a synergistic blend of Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa), Chasteberry (Vitex), and Comfrey Leaf — plants long celebrated for their ability to promote hormone harmony, emotional balance, and skin renewal. These herbs are slowly infused into organic extra virgin olive oil using our proprietary alcohol-free method, preserving the full spectrum of plant compounds.
We believe that this method works better than just alcohol extracts, and is closer to a process that would be done in a lab.
Can wild yam cream help with hot flashes?
Many women use ProMeno specifically for relief from hot flashes and night sweats. While it does not contain synthetic progesterone, the herbal compounds in wild yam and chasteberry help support the body’s natural progesterone pathways, which can calm the hormonal fluctuations that trigger sudden heat surges.
Most women notice a reduction in frequency or intensity between week 3-5 of steady use, along with more balanced moods and improved sleep quality.
How to Use Wild Yam Cream
Apply a small amount of ProMeno Wild Yam Cream (1/8th tsp) to soft tissue areas such as the inner thighs, lower abdomen (near the ovaries), face, or wrists twice daily—morning and evening.
For those still menstruating, it’s necessary to take a 5–7 day break during your period, as continued use during this time may delay your cycle.
ProMeno does not contain any synthesized or artificial hormones, so there is no concern for hormone build-up in the body. Meaning there is no need to rotate application sites. Consistency is the most important application.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 65 reviews.
Wow wow wow!!!! I was NOT expecting these results. To begin with I am a 40-year-old woman in the beginning stages of perimenopause. I have been consistently using the MoonMaid botanicals ProMeno Wild Yam Cream for a little over two weeks now. I have felt a difference in my mood, night sweats, cramps, fatigue (ok let’s just say everything) as well as increase of symptoms prior to my period starting which have been so horrible that I decided to try this product. CONS: (and I say this sarcastically) Because all of my symptoms that drove me to this product vanished, I was caught by surprise by my period!!! I promise you the day before I was in a bathing suit, enjoying the beautiful day, unsuspecting, and completely care free of hormone issues. So just beware you’ll be so symptom-free you will forget about potential periods.
I love this cream. It has helped me tremendously over the last few years. The customer service is phenomenal. I love this company and their products. They have a customer for life.
With a couple of days of using this product I noticed that my mood mellowed, my joints were a little more fluid and my brain fog lifted some. However, for me, when I accidentally miss an application symptoms return pretty darn quickly. For me, it’s much better if use it twice a day. Thanks for a great product to help my hormones!
I think the cream is helping me sleep better. I used to wake up in the night with this "hard" feeling in my head - hard to describe but almost like I was pressed up against a wall in my brain. LOL It was terrible but since using the cream it does not seem to happen anymore. I have less aching hips too. (although I think chiropractic care has helped with this too)
The 6oz bottle is a very nice option! I’m happy to not have to reorder so often!
I absolutely love this cream! I noticed an improvement in my mood, increased natural moisture, and an overall boost in my libido.
I have only been using the wild yam cream for 2 weeks and already my hot flashes have totally stopped. My racing pulse and hormone related palpitations have also stopped. Life changing and worth every penny!
This is the best product for HRT.
i love the smell! it has a great texture. i love what it is doing for my body. thank you for a great product and for making this larger size now too!
Great yam cream!
Excellent product, I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in an alternative natural treatment for estrogen deficiency without side affects.
Love the wild yam cream, I’ve been using it for aver a year and have definitely found more hormonal balance.
Lovely stuff, helpful team
I love the proMeno cream. I sleep better than before I started it!
The compounding pharmacy charges much more money and has to be prescribed by a doctor. I found this doing research and am pleased with my choice.
Extremely happy with ProMeno results! No longer need the prescription ointment to relieve menopausal symptoms. It has a lovely, soft scent that dissipates, quickly absorbed and really like the little spoon included with the 6oz size. I purchased the 3oz size initially and on the refill need, chose the 6oz. I am recommending this to friends for a natural way to relieve symptoms.
I am enjoying the product and can already tell that I'm having fewer hot flashes after only a couple of weeks. I only use this once a day.
I'm 51 and use this stuff twice daily... no longer have hot flashes or the anxiety I was getting due to "the change" or "pre-change". It works for me and that's all I need to know. Been using it for 3 years now. A few of my friends started to use it and got off their prescription hormones. I've never taken a prescription hormone in my life. So yeah...I recommend this stuff.
ProMeno: well, this is the only product I have tried that seems to lessen the effects of hormone imbalance, hot flashes, night sweats and the emotions that go with this time of life. It has not made things perfect as we are, of course, this side of heaven. But it has helped, is safe, and smells nice too. Thank you and God bless you both!!!!
I love the scent.
I love the feel of the lotion! It has a very subtle fresh scent to it that makes me feel calm and clean~
It’s very light on application and love the scent
Only a month in and I’m already noticing subtle changes.
Love the cream helps with hot flashes beautiful smell and texture feels lovely and on the face.
If it were not for the Wild Yam cream and another cream that I use, I would probably not survive. 'Keeps me kicking !
Good stuff. It helps me get to sleep!
This cream is amazing! It does help to deepen sleep.
In order for me to obtain my hormone replacement pills/creams I was required to have a yearly mammogram. I felt the mammograms were doing more harm than good so I opted out of the HRT. When I was not able to receive my HRT because I refused to submit to the mammogram, I was terrified. I had no idea how my body was going to react. I started on ProMeno Wild Yam Cream a month before I took my last hormone pill/cream. I never noticed any changes in my mood, body temperature, weight gain, or food cravings. I am a HUGE proponent of ProMeno Wild Yam Cream. I wish I knew about it 15 years ago.
I rotate using this cream on my tummy, inner thighs, and chest every evening. My hot flashes are very infrequent and less severe. I also enjoy using it on my face and hands somethings. LOVE THIS PRODUCT so much that I’m on auto order. 😊
I’m happy I’m trying this product, thank you I appreciate it!
I love having the larger jar!
I like the bottle and it's design. It comes with a small spoon-like instrument. So far I have noticed a change in my sleep and am sleeping better.
I just turned 46 and I have been faithfully using Moon-Maid Botanicals, wild yam cream for a year now. I had suffered with night sweats, irritability, dryness in every aspect & I thought I was going crazy. It came out of no where and my doctors told me my hormones were fine and I wasn’t menopausal yet. My hair wasn’t growing, my nails were paper thin, my skin was dry and itchy, I was miserable. The list goes on. For well over six months this went on until I saw a little sweet lady talking about wild yam cream. She described every one of my problems and then some. I knew I had to try it. I did and I will never go without having a supply of wild yam cream in my life. I have told my children, my mother, my friends, anyone who loves a woman in her late 30’s to her grave. I will preach it from the mountaintops!!!! Try it…. You will not be disappointed!!!! Thank you for giving me my life back. I know that sounds like a lot but when I tell you it works, I mean it! My spouse of 10years tells people all the time; He has seen what it has done and continues to do for me. And we are customers for life!
Bought this for my wife who has been using it for 6 weeks now,she says there has been a big decrease in her hot flushes due to menopause.She definitely recommends this cream.
Love this product. Its very moisturizing and balances hormones all at the same time.
Love, love, love this product.
Love this creamy product wirh such an awesome fragrance.I've been sleeping better since starting to use this product over a year ago
I am so grateful I found this cream! The quality is unmatched. To be honest, I loved it from the beginning but I tried to find a cheaper option, and what a mistake! It was terrible. It was a very watery consistency and had a bad smell. So, I went back on Moonmaid's website and that is where i found I could purchase a 6oz jar for a great price. I will never use any other brand! Not only is the product great, the company itself is great. Great customer service, user friendly website that is full of wonderful products, and best of all, made in the U.S.A.
The best!