Progesterone Topical
Uses
Progesterone Capsule is used in female infertility and hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women.
How it Works
Progesterone Capsule belongs to a class of medications called as progestins otherwise known as female hormones. Progesterone Capsule works by maintaining the progesterone levels in the body. One of the most important roles of Progesterone Capsule is to balance or oppose the effects of estrogen. Unopposed estrogen creates a strong risk for breast cancer and reproductive cancers. Progesterone also stimulates bone-building and thus helps protect against osteoporosis.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Progesterone Capsule may suffer from such side effects;
Adrenal insufficiency,
Rash,
Vaginal discharge,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Back pain,
Increased appetite,
Breast pain,
Hair loss,
Fatigue,
Acne,
Hot flushes,
Thrombophlebitis,
Diarrhoea,
Irregular menstrual cycle,
Cushingoid syndrome,
Increased blood pressure,
Depression,
Decreased libido,
Sleepiness,
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Edema,
Abdominal pain,
Lower abdominal pain,
Mood changes,
Nervousness,
Constipation,
Increased glucose level in blood,
Breathing difficulty