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What Are The Side Effects Of Progesterone And Testosterone Creams?

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Posted on Sat, 19 Aug 2017
Question: My doc has me on progesterone and testosterone cream for perimenopause,..what are the risks associated with them?
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for sharing your health concern with us.

I have gone through your query and would like to offer my opinion.

If your doctor has checked your hormone levels and felt the need for supplementation, then you may go ahead with the treatment with regular monitoring. The side effects are those seen with hormone treatment like weight gain, breast tenderness, headaches, blurred vision, acne, increased facial hair, gastric disturbances etc. Most of these usually go away once the body adjusts to the hormone status. Please report to your doctor if you find any of them disturbing.

I would also like to offer some suggestions to go through perimenopause and menopause smoothly.
- regular exercise which includes breathing exercises thrice a day and meditation
-increased intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and adequate hydration
-wearing loose fitting cotton clothing to allow good ventilation, avoid synthetic garments as much as possible
-take care to see that your surroundings are cool and comfortable

Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (2 days later)
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX V. I do exercise 3-5 days week and will take note of your other suggestions. I haven't done any breathing exercises or meditation consistently in quite a while.
Thanks again and take care, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please do continue with your routine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your feedback.

Please do continue with your routine. You can add breathing exercises and meditation also. This will help you a lot.

Please feel free to contact for any more information. I will be glad to help.

Wish you good health.

regards,
Shanti.V.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Progesterone And Testosterone Creams?

Brief Answer: Detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. I have gone through your query and would like to offer my opinion. If your doctor has checked your hormone levels and felt the need for supplementation, then you may go ahead with the treatment with regular monitoring. The side effects are those seen with hormone treatment like weight gain, breast tenderness, headaches, blurred vision, acne, increased facial hair, gastric disturbances etc. Most of these usually go away once the body adjusts to the hormone status. Please report to your doctor if you find any of them disturbing. I would also like to offer some suggestions to go through perimenopause and menopause smoothly. - regular exercise which includes breathing exercises thrice a day and meditation -increased intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and adequate hydration -wearing loose fitting cotton clothing to allow good ventilation, avoid synthetic garments as much as possible -take care to see that your surroundings are cool and comfortable Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help. regards, Shanti.V.