PROGESTERONE Reviews (PROGESTERONE)

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PROGESTERONE  (PROGESTERONE):  Progesterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea). Progesterone is also used as part of combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes). Progesterone is added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus. This medication is not for use in children. Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  perimenopause I became extemely depressed, bloated, puffy around the middle, severe water retention I would not recommend this to anyone F 10 days
2X day
8/15/2013
 1  PMS, weight gain depression, moodiness, queezy, headache I am sensitive to hormones and have since found that progesterone in any form; oral contraceptives, pregnancy, pre-menstrually (days 14-28), and the cream, cause the same side effects; depression mostly, but other things like nausea, and headaches. My sister however, has a better mood when on oral contraception, progesterone cream and during her 14 to 28 day part of her cycle. For her, depression sets in about day 28 until about day 14. Other women, like my mother, do not have mood changes or other adverse side effects with hormone changes in any of the aforementioned senarios. I wonder if there is a division in women into three groups: One group of women who react positively to more progesterone. Another group who react negatively to more progesterone. And a third group who do not react one way or the other. I would not know if this is due to the progesterone-estrogen balance I have heard about, or a persons sensitivity to hormones or something entirely different. But, that has been something I have learned and observed in my own life. I am pregnant for the third time and am on anti-depression medication during pregnancy as depression is most highly present with high levels of progesterone. Therefore, I am not susceptible to post-partum depression, but someone like my sister who is in a better mood on the pill and in pregnancy, is susceptible to post-partum depression. By the way, I am an RN and the study of hormones is of great interest to me. F
5/20/2003
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 1  doctor said that I was low READ MY STORY: IN 2008, I FELL FOR THE SCAM CALLED, "BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY". I went to a reputable compounding pharmacy, and only took 75mg per day, and only 10 weeks. I started to feel terrible! After stopping the hormone, I stayed up for 4 NIGHTS STRAIGHT. I also developed odd food sensitivities, and terrible insomnia. NOTHING helped. You name it, I tried it. I tried sleeping pills, I saw naturepaths, chiropractors, massage, meditation, Paleo diet... NOTHING helped. From what I gather, this poison RUINED my intestinal flora. FINALLY after SIX LONG YEARS, I am getting my health back. The following items have helped me significantly: BONE BROTH, SAUERKRAUT, GHEE OR HIGH VITAMIN BUTTER, MINERAL WATER, AMASI (Google Beyond Organic), and simply time. Don't fall for the "bio identical HRT scam"!!! F 10 weeks
75 1X day
11/4/2014
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 5  Bio-Identical for excessive bleedin Greasy, oily skin Other than that nothing The Progesterone cream saved me in so many ways. I had taken the depo shot and it completely ruined my period. I have been bleeding ever since December 26. The cream has made this 4 month long period lighter so I won't become anemic. I had lost my whole personality while on depo, but the Progesterone made me my old self again. Other than the oily skin and still bleeding, the progesterone cream has made me my old self again. I am so thankful for that. And the Depo was making me gain weight each week! The Progesterone has helped me maintain my weight. I haven't lost any, but then again I haven't really been trying too. Always talk to your doctor about side effects. Some women take progesterone for different reasons which is why women have different side effects. I personally love this stuff! I am a bit scared of coming off of it though... F 15 2 months
5/10/2007
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 5   I have taken bioidentical progesterone and it is the best thing i have even done. I finally dont sleep in the daytime, i have more energy, and I sleep better. Im very happy with taking progesterone, but the reason why i am able to experience these benefits early because i dont have estrogen dominance, i only need help with pms. If you have estrogwn dominance, then it be a living hell at first on progesterone(for some), but later on, it will be worth it. F 15 7 days
40 2X day
5/14/2010
 1  no period for 7 mo Took 10 days of 200mg prometrium pill (natural progesterone). On 5th day - had gained 8 lbs; by 10th day - gained 12 lbs...all without changing eating habits. One month from date of first pill - gained 20 lbs and five months afterward - have gained 35 lbs. NO CHANGE OF APPETITE OR EXERCISE ROUTINE. I'm an active teenager working out 5 days/wk eating 1600 calories - all under Dr and dietician care. There's no way anyone can gain this much weight this fast without something being wrong. Have had blood drawn 7 times and have done two 24-hr urine tests and one urine specimen. Have had MRI done on pituitary gland in brain, DEXA scan for bone loss, and Metabolic cart study. Labs keep changing, so at times my glucose is high, at times my thryoid is high, at times my cortisol is high - this mess all triggered by progesterone. Drs have no idea why I continue to gain weight. All they know is that when someone takes progesterone and isnt' short on progesterone in their body, it can shut I was told by a gynocological endocrinologist that those that are underweight, low normal weight or obese have an 80% chance of gaining 20 lbs on progesterone. If you are of normal weight, you have a 20% chance of a 20 lb weight gain. This was NOT told to me or I never would have taken it. I was low body weight due to alot of training (that is why I lost my period). If I would have just stopped training so hard and waited a bit longer, my period would have come back. Oh, and to top it off, the progesterone didn't start my period. It came back on it's own 2 months later. My life is a disaster and I am desperately unhappy. Please don't take progesterone. It has changed my life for the worse and nobody can give me a definite diagnosis or treatment to get me back to normal. If anyone has also experienced this, please contact me. We are in need of advice as the 7 Drs we've seen don't know what to tell me anymore. I NEED my life back. F 17 10 days
7/26/2007
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 1  To help periods 0.035 mg 28 Shakes, hand Sweat's, sleepless, heart racing, stomach issues,severe heart and panic attacks,very bad. Same Dr's give this for menopause why a teen?? Still no solutions. If I was any younger person who was sensitive to estrogen, I would stay away, especially if no active. My opinion! I almost went to ER twice ,I'm now with muscle issues too, like numbness, in areas. I'm now getting off which is causing more issues! Dr's need to quit giving to young teens its crazy, they hand pills out like here try all them No way should they put teens on this, again my opinion! F 17 6 months
1/14/2016
 4  Hormonal imbalance, heavy periods. None. I have been using a NATURAL progesterone cream, and I have had no problems thus far. I'm on it for low progesterone levels and a slight estrogen dominance. I sleep very well at night, and my periods are now becoming very regulated. My skin has cleared up a bit as well. My recommendation to women who are having problems with the cream is to make sure you are using a natural source in a glaxal base that is free from parabens. If you are estrogen dominant and are on this cream, the first months are going to be hell, but you have to stick through it. The progesterone cream helps your body detox from the estrogen overload, and you MAY experience acne, PMS, weight gain, etc. because of this. This doesn't last forever. Do your research! F 18 2 months
2/15/2009
 1  Endomitriosis Leg Pain, Bloating, Severe stomach pain, Cramps, Fatigue, Naeusia I have been on the Nora-Be Birthcontrol for only 5 days and all of these side effects are present ALREADY!! Im a very small girl and i never usually bloat until now! the stomach and sudden leg pain are unbearable! Also Ill be totally starving one second then disgusted my food the next. F 18 5 days
2/19/2009
 1  To change my period cycle Major depression, nausea, loss of sleep, loss of appetite, acne sprouting on my cheeks, and mood swings. Before taking progesterone I was a perfectly normal and healthy girl. Was stress-free, had a clean face, slept a good 8 hours a day, and ate normal. I had to take progesterone for 10 days, on the third day I started to feel different. This is not a safe medicine. F 18 10 days
8/8/2007
 1  possible endometriosis I quickly became very moody, my skin got really oily and I began to gain weight almost immediately If I had known about the side effects I wouldnt have began to take it, now my hormones are all messed up. F 18 1 months
10/30/2004
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 3  hormone imbalance and irregular per extremely tired, weight gain in stomach area i have been using the Progesterall Cream. my dr. prescribed it for me after i told him of my extremely irregular periods. a blood test showed that my progesterone was very low. my periods have been more regular but are still kinda wacky. i'm not sure if i would reccomend this or not. i will be seeing a speciallist soon. i hope to find a permanent solution for this problem. if you know of any, please contact me and let me know. F 20 6 months
6/4/2009
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 2  Estrogen dominate, low progest Immediate weight gain, in my stomach, face, everywhere. I became very unmotivated and depressed. I was taking the cream, my doctor said it would help. I am young, an athlete, and could not explain the incredible weight gain i experienced in two weeks. Nothing I would do could get it off. I also started growing facial hair. I got very depressed and unmotived to do anything. I stopped taking it and I lost 6 of the 20 lbs i gained. F 20 3 months
8/16/2007
 1  HRT Anxiety, Suicidal Depression, Nausea, Dizziness, Headaches, Trouble breathing, Vivid Dreams I started the progesterone in combination with estrogen in an attempt to fix a hormonal imbalance since having my daughter 9 months ago. At first i was ok, then over time my anxiety got so severe i wouldn't leave my house. After about a month on it i got so suicidally depressed that i was very very close to checking myself into a mental hospital. I have never been so depressed in my life. Ive had Nausea and Dizziness so bad sometimes i have to have someone else watch my daughter just so i can lay down in misery. Im getting off of this starting tonight. Ill come back and update how i do off it. Email me if you'd like more information. F 20 6 weeks
11/15/2008
 1  Endometriosis Weight gain, bleeding, abdomenal pains, nausea I had taken Provera for approximately a month, when I started to gain weight in the stomach area. I've never had weight problems before, I eat healthfully and exercise daily. There was nothing I could do to prevent the excess weight from gathering. Abdomenal pains occurred alongside the bleeding and I had nearly constant nausea for the entire 5 months that I used progesterone pills. All the side effects were as worse as the original problem I was being treated for. F 20 5 months
7/1/2006
 4  Using the Shot for Birth Control uterine cyst I'm unsure if this was a true side effect of taking the shot. I have looked over every other possible way I have gotten these. Uterine Cysts seam to be caused by the egg removing itself from the uterine lining. After not having a period for 6 months I thought I was ok. I thought that my body was getting used to being on the shot and there for I would no longer have a period, however, two days ago I started my period with intence cramping pain, yesterday I went to the hospital being unable to move. They told me I have 3 Uterine Cysts, larger then they normally see. I was perscribed Tylonal 3 for the pain but there is not much else they can do without seeing if the Cysts go away natrually. As I said I'm unsure weither this is related or not, the MD at the hospital said it very much could be. I'm a 7 yr smoker, don't know if that has to do with it but going to post it here so ya'll know a possible side effect that was not noticed in the origional testing. Also I started the shot 1 day after delivery of my first full term pregnancy. F 21 15 months
12/24/2004
 4  To bring on a period Extreme hunger, dizziness. Doctor prescribed me 200mg of progesterone to take on cycle days 16-28 to bring on a period and begin fertility treatment. I was wicked nervous at first because I hate taking pills like WITH A PASSION and it was the biggest pill i've ever taken they're very large at least in my opinion. As soon as I took it I will admit it felt like it was gonna come back up for the first about 5 minutes but then I was fine. About 2 hours later EXTREME dizziness felt like I smoked weed for the first time all over again that lasted about a hour. Then fine! I also have extreme hunger which is good for me because i'm underweight and trying to gain. Give it a shot... F 21 12 days
200mg 1X day
1/26/2017
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 1  PMS/Irregular cycles Dizziness. Heavy/foggy head. indigestion Extremely heavy head and dizziness on progesterone troche and cream. Still experiencing this symptom 2 weeks off, but doesn't seem to be easing up! If anyone has experienced this and knows how long it takes for this symptom to subside, please email me as I feel horrible. [email protected] F 21 4 months
20MG 2X day
8/6/2019
 1  Amenorrhea I was on a ten-day prescription to try and jump start my periods since I've been without one for over two years now. It did NOT do anything to help the periods and I experienced dizziness, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and slight weight gain. A few years ago I had also been on Depo Provera for several months and it caused suicidal thoughts, severe depression, and severe anxiety/panic- DO NOT take this!! F 21 10 days
7/1/2008
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 5  ovarian cysts burn in hell-pharma cartel burn in hell-pharma cartel F 22 1 days
8/29/2009
  

PROGESTERONE  (PROGESTERONE):  Progesterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea). Progesterone is also used as part of combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes). Progesterone is added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus. This medication is not for use in children. Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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