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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROGESTERONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | to stabilize pregnancy | extreme fatigue, depressed, bloating, constipation | The progesterone definitely stopped my spotting, but the side effects were almost debilitating | F | 40 | 30 days | 11/4/2005 | 4 | pre menopausal - 0 progesterone, | I have been taking 2 grams (for two days now) of natural creme per day (1 gram morning and 1 gram evening). Relaxing sleep and calm throughout the day. | I feel great. Very relaxed. However, when I first take the dose, I do feel a surge of energy for about an hour and then tapers back to relaxation. I'm not sure if the progesterone is the cause. I have also started a new natural thyroid medicine (Armor Thyroid) since I have hashimotos disease (hypothyroid). So far so good. | F | 48 | 2 days | 10/22/2005 | 3 | to stablize pregnancy | reaction at site of injection, mood swings, frequent crying. | F | 26 | 30 days | 10/3/2005 | 1 | heavy bleeding | Took Prometrium and it made me bloated, sleepy and made my legs numb. Had to stop taking it because of the leg numbness. Had to be checked for a blood clot, but did not have one. Did not see any positive effect from this med. | F | 40 | 10 days | 9/13/2005 | 2 | Perimenop&PlanningPregnancyattempt | I am DES-exposed and extremely sensitive to hormones. I began bleeding lightly within 2 days of starting and I've been bleeding like this since (5 days). | I plan to stop use and discuss what occurred with my gynecologist. | F | 43 | 6 days | 9/12/2005 | 2 | PMS, low prog. by sal test | Severe depression, uncontrollable crying, immense sadness, helped with fatigue(from low cortisol levels) | Had low progesterone and low cortisol levels from a hormone salivary test. Took natural cream for 2 days. Compound pharmacist wasn't sure of the dosage and said take a pea size and if that doesn't work, take two. Well I took the two pea size worth and by the next morning was a wreck. Had postpartum depression 6 years ago. Doctor gave 4 options: get off cream entirely to see if cream or work stress causing depression, take less of the cream, take prometrium pill but warned that this can cause depression, take cream and combine with anti-depressant. Chose the fourth option, but after reading comments am now reconsidering getting off cream entirely. Thinking I should call doctor for other PMS options. Would still like to try for baby for next two years, so birth control is out. | F | 39 | 2 days | 9/6/2005 | 1 | Bio-identical Progesterone Cream | Horrible Depression to the point of suicidal, Greasy Skin, Bloating in stomach and body, pain throughout body especially in joints, nausea, sick headaches, constipation, anxiety, crying all the time, panic attacks, irritable, anti-social, inability to handle even the smallest amount of stress, I feel like I am in someone Else's body. | Progesterone is the WORST thing for me. I have heard the hype, tried the bio-identical hormone. When I had these severe symptoms and was told by the medical professional that it was estrogen (which I am was NOT taking), I did some research. If you want good information on HRT and/or BHRT, try these books, "Screaming to be heard" - Elizabeth Vliet; "The Sexy Years" - Suzanne Summers... These cover the topic of what progesterone does to women....like me. | F | 41 | 98 days | 8/31/2005 | 3 | to help with sleep | Had an extremely strong reaction to heat today...and somewhat over the last couple of weeks since I've been taking it....profuse sweating and a feeling of having the wind knocked out of me...could this be related to natural progesterone? I've been on in for two weeks now. | Am not sure whether its helping with sleep yet...possibly. | F | 50 | 2 weeks | 8/15/2005 | 2 | Depresn, low prog lvl on sal. test. | Got worsening depression and fatigue. | Started on the cream because have been having problems with depression off and on. Was having very light but regular periods. Took saliva test and it came back that my progesterone was low. Compound pharmacy consultation told me to try cream. I am in the second month of trying it and feel extremely tired and depressed! Was not aware this could happen. Was told there were no side effects!! Waiting to hear back on how to stop this cream and move on. | F | 38 | 2 months | 7/28/2005 | 2 | To balance my hormones. | Ive taken it for about a month and I still have weight gain, which I had before but thought this would help in that area. I also feel very depressed. I feel like every little thing is a monumental effort. I had my last child 2 1/2 years ago and that may have spurred me on into menopause. No period for10 months now. My mother didnt go into menopause until after 50. I had all my kids after 37 years of age. (3 of them) | F | 44 | 4 weeks | 7/22/2005 | 1 | PMS | SEVERE depression; inability to make decisions and extreme irritability with my three young children. | I began taking progesterone after my cousin recommended it due to PMS. My doctor had prescribed anti-depressants, but I didn't want to go there. I bought Dr. Lee's book and thought I had found a miracle cure. I didn't even check the internet to see if there were any side effects! I followed Dr. Lee's advise in his book for women with PMS symptoms (high dosage) and I have been crying for four days. I finally got the energy to look on the internet and found this website with numerous people listing depression as a side effect. I'm worse off than before, honestly. I hope I can get this out of my system and soon and then I'll be happy for my 'normal' PMS days. Please email me if you would like further discussion on this topic. | F | 42 | 7 days | 7/20/2005 | 3 | amenorrhea | depression, weight gain in hips and thighs, anger, short temper, sore breasts, whole face broke out in acne. | YUCK! did the trick and restarted my period, but I will never take it again. Felt and looked awful. Depression set in and I wondered if i was going crazy, weird dreams. | F | 40 | 5 days | 5/29/2005 | 4 | to relieve insomnia and hot flashes | I have gained weight in thighs, breasts and waist and just now have a period when I have not had one for over a year. | This drug does reduce the intensity of hot flashes and I am able to sleep fine. I began Progest by using a smaller amount than called for and within a month, hot flashes were reduced by 50%. Second month I took a bit more-still within recommended doesage-and they were reduced further. Third month I was up to normal dose (about a pea size amount per day) and hot flashes have stopped, but I now am having a period after a year without one. I am a little concerned because of the weight gain-about 10 lbs- and wonder what will happen if I go off the drug. I am concerned about taking it for too long because I have not seen much info about long term effects. | F | 51 | 3 months | 5/13/2005 | 3 | severe emotional PMS symptoms | The first month, I couldn't believe how my emotional PMS symptoms had DISAPPEARED! It messed up my period terribly though--it was 4 days late starting and then lasted TWELVE days with 4 days of heavy bleeding. And this second month I'm finding that I'm irritable and have had several headaches and a little bloating already and I have more than two weeks to go until the next period. | I had what I felt were severe emotional PMS symptoms--irrational irritability with little things my 5 year old daughter did, anger at other driver's | F | 37 | 45 days | 5/2/2005 | 2 | Premenopause symptoms, no sex drive | Instant and extreme weight gain in abdomen. I gained almost 15 lbs in 3 weeks in my stomach area - no change in diet habits and I was going to the gym MORE. Also excessive (19-day) period with heavy bleeding. | I am still taking the progesterone cream, at least until the end of this cycle. There doesn't seem to be anything I can do about the weight gain, and my sex drive has not improved one bit. I am hoping that when I stop the cream at the beginning of my next period I will begin to get more normal. I don't know what to do about my sex drive, though. | F | 39 | 3 months | 4/19/2005 | 3 | Natural switched to Liquid | Abdominal weight gain. Stomach, abdomen, hips and thighs. Do not stop cold. Makes everything worse. | I suffered severe PMS and the cream did help, however over the years, the symptoms have changed. I am no longer having such bad PMS but the most painful and intense perids and the excessive weight gain. I have no waist any longer. I go to the gym and watch my diet, but still the weight continues. I am told it is from long term progesterone use. | F | 48 | 4 years | 3/13/2005 | 3 | Premenopause symptoms | Craving for sweets, increased appetite, puffiness in face and hands, bloated abdomen and cramps, weight gain in stomach and breasts. Always feel like I am going to start my period. | After reading John Lee's book I thought this was the answer. I am not so sure now this is what to take. I have used several different brands and one the pharmacist mixed up. I noticed I lost weight and was not having problems with cravings and depression while off of it for 1 month. Went back on it and noticed a weight gain right away in my stomach.It seems like I am hungry all the time when I use the cream and have sweet cravings as if I am having PMS type feelings. I have been off 2 weeks now and will see how it goes. I am wondering now if this has kept my weight from coming off???? I have only had 2 periods in a year and feel crampy and like I am going to start all of the time. I am going to go off of this for a while and see how I do. It did relieve hot flashes. I take Calcium and Women in Balance Herbs from Herbal Healer Academy also. No more Progesterone Cream for me for now. I had regular periods until I was 50. I have used Progesterone cream for 2 years now off and on. | F | 51 | 2 days | 2/5/2005 | 1 | Induce period | I felt really relaxed at first (400mg of Prometrium for 10 days). Soon, my face had giant, cystic acne and I swelled up. The withdrawl sent my body into a severe depression. | After I stopped the drug, I began to have uncontrollable anxiety, heart racing, nausea, headache. I called the dr. and o course they claimed that it was not from progesterone. Well then I sunk into the worst CHEMICAL depression. Keep in mind that I have no history of anxiety or depression. I have heard that progesterone (even depo provera) can really mess you up. I am now on antidepressants due to this experience. | F | 34 | 10 days | 1/17/2005 | 3 | dysfunctional uterine bleeding | Very painful swelling of my abdomen. Very moody. No patience. | It did stop the bleeding very effectively, but I am having a hysterectomy on Tues. and can't wait to get off this medication. I actually have been losing weight (5lbs) in last week. Probably because the bloating is so severe. | F | 47 | 7 days | 1/12/2005 | 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 |