Generic name: progesterone [ proe-JESS-te-rone ]
Brand names: First Progesterone MC10, Menopause Formula Progesterone, Prometrium
Drug class:Progestins
What is progesterone?
Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone is produced in high amounts in females by the ovaries. It is also produced in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands both males and females.
Progesterone is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body. It is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.
Progesterone should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
Warnings
Do not use progesterone without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
You should not use progesterone if you have: abnormal vaginal bleeding, a history of breast cancer, liver disease, or if you have recently had a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.
Progesterone should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
Using progesterone can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or breast cancer.
Some forms of this medication may contain peanut oil. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you have a peanut allergy.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use progesterone if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
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