Progesterone Topical
Information about Progesterone Topical
Progesterone topical uses
Progesterone Topical is used in the treatment of female infertility.
How progesterone topical works
Progesterone topical is a progestin (female hormones). It works as part of hormone replacement therapy by replacing the amount of oestrogen in the uterus. It works to bring on menstruation by replacing the natural progesterone that some women are missing.
Common side effects of progesterone topical
Headache, Abdominal pain, Abdominal distension, Nausea, Uterine contractions.
Available Medicine for Progesterone Topical
Expert advice for Progesterone Topical
- Tell your doctor if you experience any unexpected bleeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have any conditions like recurrent fits, migraine, asthma, and heart or kidney dysfunction, as progesterone causes fluid retention and may worsen these conditions.
- Do not use progesterone vaginal preparation simultaneously with any other vaginal therapy.
- Exercise caution if you are suffering from abnormal glucose tolerance as progesterone might interfere in glucose metabolism.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you are allergic to progesterone or any of its ingredients.
- Do not use if you have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, blood clot in veins (thrombophlebitis) or those who have severe liver damage.
- Do not use if you are suffering from or with history of any bleeding disorder (active deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism).
- Do not use if you have progesterone sensitive tumors.
Frequently asked questions for Progesterone Topical
Progesterone Topical
Q. Is progesterone a steroid?
Progesterone is a steroidal hormone naturally produced by the body and essential for the maintenance of a healthy uterus
Q. Is estrogen and progesterone the same?
No. Estrogen and progesterone are two different steroidal hormones that work together for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system
Q. Is progesterone an androgen / diuretic / probiotic?
Progesterone belongs to a class of medications called as progestins (female hormones) and is different from androgens (predominantly male hormones). It is not a diuretic or probiotic