UsesUsed to prevent recurrent miscarriage and maintain pregnancy; to treat absence of menstruation (amenorrhoea) in women of childbearing age and abnormal uterine bleeding Used as a hormone replacement therapy in post-menopausal women; to treat premenstrual syndrome (feelings of tension, irritability, depression, headache, breast tenderness, weight gain and bloating that occurs 7-10 days before menstruation) and depression following child birth
Mechanism of ActionIt is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy to bring on the menstruation by decreasing the levels of estrogen in the uterus and replacing the natural progesterone in women who are lacking
DosageAs prescribed by the doctor
Side EffectsExcessive gas in stomach; weight gain; fluid retention leading to swelling Tiredness Tenderness in breast; irritability Mood swings, Vomiting, Skin rashes and itching Pain in abdomen and lower abdomen Urge to vomit, Diarrhea Temporary feeling of sleepiness and dizziness following intake of progesterone; menstrual abnormalities abnormal vaginal discharge Breathlessness
Warnings/PrecautionsProgesterone should be taken on an empty stomach or at least one hour before food or two hours after food Do not take progesterone and consult your doctor ifyou have ever had any unexpected and unexplained bleeding from your vagina which was not due to your normal monthly period Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning a family before taking progesterone Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate a machine immediately after taking progesterone. You may experience a temporary (1 to 3 hours) feeling of sleepiness and dizziness after taking progesterone Oral progesterone should preferably be taken at bedtime Consult your doctor about any severe stomach pain or yellowing of your eyes or skin Immediately consult your if you have sudden vision changes or one-sided weakness (signs of stroke) or chest pain and trouble breathing (signs of a pulmonary embolism)