Hormone Health / HRT
Progesterone
Progesterone is shown here in a oral capsules format. Licensed providers may consider this option when evaluating hormone-related symptoms, laboratory findings, health history, and personal treatment goals.
Prescription treatments require evaluation by a licensed healthcare provider. Some medications may be compounded or prescribed for an off-label use. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Always follow the instructions provided on your prescription label and by your healthcare provider or pharmacist. The information on this page is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice or the medication information provided with your prescription.
About this treatment
Progesterone
Progesterone is shown here in a oral capsules format. Licensed providers may consider this option when evaluating hormone-related symptoms, laboratory findings, health history, and personal treatment goals.
Treatment availability depends on your location, health history, the provider's clinical judgment, and the dispensing pharmacy. Completing an online intake does not guarantee that a prescription will be issued.
Understanding the option
How it works
Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone. A provider may use progesterone as part of a hormone-care plan after reviewing symptoms, laboratory information, reproductive history, and other clinical factors.
Provider-directed use
How it is used
Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Follow instructions about timing, food, missed doses, and other medications. Do not split, crush, combine, or change the schedule unless your provider or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
Individual response
What to expect
Hormone-related symptoms and laboratory values may change over time rather than immediately. Follow-up may include symptom review, laboratory testing, dose adjustments, and reassessment of risks and benefits.
Your care team may review symptoms, measurements, photographs, laboratory results, or other information depending on the treatment. No specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Potential reactions
Possible side effects
Side effects depend on the exact ingredients, dose, route, and individual health factors. The following examples are not a complete list:
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Mood changes
- Changes in bleeding patterns
Contact your provider or pharmacist about persistent, severe, or unexpected symptoms. Seek emergency help when symptoms may be urgent.
Before treatment
Important safety information
- Share your full medication list, allergies, medical conditions, and recent procedures with the prescribing provider.
- Do not use during pregnancy, while trying to become pregnant, or while breastfeeding unless a qualified clinician specifically confirms it is appropriate.
- Use only the prescribed product, dose, route, and schedule. Do not share medication or combine it with similar treatments unless instructed.
- Seek urgent care for severe allergic symptoms, chest pain, fainting, trouble breathing, or any rapidly worsening reaction.
- Discuss any history of blood clots, stroke, hormone-sensitive cancer, unexplained bleeding, liver disease, or migraine with aura.
Formulation
Active ingredients
The next step
Care begins with a clinical review.
Complete the intake, provide accurate health information, and let a licensed provider determine whether this or another option may be appropriate.
Complete your intake
Share your goals, health history, medications, and relevant details.
Provider evaluation
A licensed provider reviews eligibility, risks, and treatment options.
Prescription and follow-up
If prescribed, the care plan includes instructions and ongoing support.
Personalized care starts here
Find out which options may fit your needs.
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