progesterone
Used for Menopause
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Manufactured by various FDA-approved generic manufacturers.
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progesterone Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is progesterone available in?
progesterone is available as a 4% and 8% vaginal gel.
What is progesterone used for?
progesterone is a progesterone and is used for the following:
Female infertility Lack of menstrual periods
How does progesterone work?
progesterone contains the natural sex hormone progesterone. It restarts menstrual periods by helping to balance the natural levels of progesterone in the body. When used for fertility treatments, it prepares the uterus to receive and nourish an embryo.
How do I take progesterone?
progesterone is dosed as follows:
- Fertility treatment: Insert 90 mg of the 8% gel into your vagina 1 to 2 times a day. If you successfully become pregnant, you will continue using this medication for 10 to 12 weeks
- Lack of menstrual periods: Insert 45 mg of the 4% gel into your vagina every other day for 6 doses. If needed, the dose can be raised to 90 mg of the 8% gel every other day
Is it safe for me to take progesterone?
progesterone is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. progesterone should not be used in individuals with any of the following conditions:
Known sensitivity to progesterone (progesterone or any of the other ingredients).
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- Liver dysfunction or disease
- Known or suspected malignancy of the breast or genital organs.Missed abortion
- Active thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders, or a history of hormone-associated thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders
progesterone Common Side Effects
Common side effects of progesterone:
- Breast growth
- Sleepiness
- Constipation
- Mood swings
- Nausea
- Headache
- Depression
- Trouble sleeping
- Pain around the vaginal opening
- Nervousness
- Cramps
- Breast pain
- Urinating in the middle of the night
- Stomach pain
- Lowered sex drive
progesterone Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with progesterone. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions
- Heart attack: Chest pain or tightness, pain that radiates up to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw
- Stroke: Sudden trouble talking, trouble walking, numbness on one side of your body or face
- Shortness of breath
- Sudden, severe headaches
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on progesterone
There are no major drug interactions listed for progesterone. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes progesterone?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is progesterone safe in pregnancy?
progesterone 8% is also used as part of a program for women who are undergoing fertility treatments to get pregnant. Progesterone is one of the hormones that helps to prepare the lining of your uterus so that it is ready to receive and nourish a fertilized egg and to continue a pregnancy. If you are undergoing ART treatment and your doctor has determined your body does not produce enough progesterone on its own, progesterone may be prescribed to increase your progesterone. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone may be supplemented for 10-12 weeks until
production of progesterone by the placenta is adequate.
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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