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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Progesterone?
Hello dr, I m 42 years old. I have heavy menstrual bleeding since the last two cycles. I v taken ultrasound scanning and finding is thickened endometrium with bulky uterus. My menstrual cycle is normal. I m afraid to take progesterone. What are the side effects of taking progesterone? what is the alternative remedy for this. Raji
Thu, 3 Dec 2020
Hi,
Progesterone is a hormone that is produced mainly by a woman's ovaries. It is one of the hormones that fluctuate with women's menstrual period. There is less progesterone after menopause. Progesterone is used to prevent pregnancy and act as hormone replacement therapy to treat the menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, tender breasts and memory loss.
Side effects of Progesterone are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, headache, GIT upset, tiredness, muscle pain, joint pain, bone pain, breast tenderness and enlargement, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, runny nose, sneezing, cough, vaginal discharge, urination problems, dizziness, breathing difficulties, weight gain, allergic reactions etc. Some people may take natural progesterone like Crinone, Prometrium or Chaste berry etc as an alternative. But, you should consult your doctor before taking natural or synthetic progesterone.
Take care. Hope I have answered your questions. Let me know if I can assist you.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Progesterone is a hormone that is produced mainly by a woman's ovaries. It is one of the hormones that fluctuate with women's menstrual period. There is less progesterone after menopause. Progesterone is used to prevent pregnancy and act as hormone replacement therapy to treat the menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, tender breasts and memory loss.
Side effects of Progesterone are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, headache, GIT upset, tiredness, muscle pain, joint pain, bone pain, breast tenderness and enlargement, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, runny nose, sneezing, cough, vaginal discharge, urination problems, dizziness, breathing difficulties, weight gain, allergic reactions etc. Some people may take natural progesterone like Crinone, Prometrium or Chaste berry etc as an alternative. But, you should consult your doctor before taking natural or synthetic progesterone.
Take care. Hope I have answered your questions. Let me know if I can assist you.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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