Progesterone

What is Progesterone?

Progesterone is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle, supporting pregnancy, and balancing estrogen. It is used in various treatments for hormonal imbalances.

How does Progesterone work?

Progesterone is often prescribed to balance hormone levels, regulate periods, prevent uterine lining overgrowth (endometrial hyperplasia), or support pregnancy. Progesterone comes in many different forms including oral tablets, transdermal patches, gels or creams, and vaginal rings.

Benefits

 •    Regulates menstrual cycles

    •    Supports pregnancy (e.g., during fertility treatments or in the early stages of pregnancy)

    •    Reduces risk of endometrial cancer when combined with estrogen in hormone therapy

    •    Helps with symptoms of menopause (e.g., hot flashes, mood swings)

Side Effects

     •    Common: Breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, headache.

    •    Serious: Mood changes, dizziness, blood clots (rare).

Before taking Progesterone.

  • Tell your healthcare team about your medical history, including breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, or liver disease.

  • Tell your provider if you have or have ever had unexplained vaginal bleeding.

  • Tell your provider if you become, or plan to become, pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.