Progesterone Topical

INFORMATION ABOUT PROGESTERONE TOPICAL

Progesterone Topical Uses

Progesterone Topical is used in the treatment of female infertility. It is also used in the maintenance of early pregnancy with unexplained miscarriages.

How Progesterone Topical works

Progesterone Topical is a progesterone, a hormone essential for maintaining a pregnancy. It works by preparing the lining of the uterus to receive and nourish a fertilized egg.

Common side effects of Progesterone Topical

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Headache, Abdominal pain, Abdominal distension, Nausea, Uterine contractions

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18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)

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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.