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Prometrium vs. Progesterone - what are your experiences?
Posted 11 Jun 2012 by • 31 answers
I was on Prometrium for several years and switched to the generic Progesterone when it came available a couple months back. Now I'd totally swear by Prometrium cause it worked for me and as far as side affects go there were 2 and they weren't that bad and only lasted a couple hours after ...
Progesterone - does generic teva come from natural sources?
Posted 21 Aug 2012 by • 7 answers
My new doctor gave me generic teva instead of prometrium. I did well with prometrium and am now worried about the side effects of using something of potentially lesser quality. I've read that synthetic progesterone can have more side effects. can someone tell me more about teva?
How long does weight gain last after completing progesterone pills?
Posted 3 days ago by • 0 answers
I started 100 mg of progesterone to induce my period about 3 weeks ago and have gained 6 pounds. My eating habits haven't changed and I exercise everyday. How long will it take for this weight gain to subside?
I am a type 1 diabetic using insulin. Will progesterone affect my blood sugar?
Posted 10 May 2017 by • 0 answers
Due to menopause symptoms my doctor prescribed 200 mgs of progesterone 2 before bed each night. I am a type 1 diabetic using insulin. Will progesterone have an adverse affect on my blood sugar?
Medroxyprogesterone - I am on the pill form, can I just stop taking them?
Posted 16 Mar 2017 by • 0 answers
I started taking the progesterone tablets due to very heavy periods and fibroids, the first five days were fine. I missed one day and the next morning I started bleeding and haven't stopped. I feel sick to my stomach and like I'm going to pass out. My abdomen is sore and tender and when I ...
Lupron Depot - terrified to take lupron for endometriosis?
Posted 25 Mar 2017 by • 1 answer
I'm a 20year old woman who was diagnosed with stage four endometriosis . I was taking 200mg of progesterone , than when that didn't work I started taking 15mg of norethindrone and that still didn't work for pain or anything. So my doctor gave me two options, get pregnant or take ...
Depo-Provera - What do I do if my depo quit working? I actually take it for SEIZURE control, not?
Posted 8 Apr 2017 by • 0 answers
... birth control. I need the progesterone to keep my hormones in one level constant for the catamenial (hormone) epilepsy I have. I have just started a generic 100mg a day progesterone and am not the same control I had with the depo shot yet. Are there different ingredients in the two forms of ...
Could the progesterone in Plan B increase chance of pregnancy?
Posted 2 Jan 2017 by • 2 answers
So my boyfriend didn't actually insert but fooled around outside my vagina and did some finger penetration, and I am terrified of getting pregnant and don't want to take any risks so I took plan b just in case. The only thing is that I believe I have already ovulated/that was on my day of ...
Progesterone 100 mg? Sleeping?
Posted 26 Jan 2017 by • 0 answers
I just started Hormone replacement . I have had 2 treatments with the pellets. My sleeping is horrible. The Dr. at the therapy center prescribed me Progesterone to help me sleep. When I researched it I didn't see anything on it to help with sleep. I am 67 had a complete historectmory at age ...
Evamist - How much progesterone are you taking?
Posted 20 Jan 2017 by • 0 answers
Right now doing 1 spray Evamist, and it's working OK. My Dr. said to take 100 mg. prometrium w/one spray or 200 mg with 2 sprays... wondering if I can just take 100 mg w/2 sprays and still be OK. Getting heartburn from progesterone and am reluctant to increase dose, but would like to eliminate ...
Does anyone have any experience of progesterone cream causing bowel problems and abdominal pain?
Posted 15 Jan 2017 by • 0 answers
I 'm post-menopausal but have been using a progesterone cream (2 applications of 20mg at a time) to prevent night sweats for the past 5 - 6 years. I have since developed upper digestive tract problems which include heartburn and dysphagia for which I take Ranitidine. I also have bowel problems ...
Norethindrone - Has taken this pill helped with migraine?
Posted 31 Dec 2016 by • 1 answer
Hello- I have suffered from migraines for over 20 years. A few weeks ago I stopped taking the combined estrogen pill as it made migraines worse. Neurologist and ob/gyn thought progesterone- only might be the way to go. However, after 3 weeks and like clockwork- I started my period- and had ...
Norethindrone - Are these side effects of the pill?
Posted 10 Jan 2017 by • 0 answers
I started on norethindrone and was on it for 7 weeks. I took birth control 7 years ago which was the combo- ortho tri-cyclen with estrogen and progesterone and couldnt take it, after about 6 years on it i developed dizziness and headaches, a headache that wouldnt go away for almost 2 weeks. I ...
I'm 26 and I have been diagnosed with PCOS for a year now. I have been followed up with an?
Posted 1 Nov 2016 by • 0 answers
... endocrinologist regularly and get my hormones monitored. I was put on progesterone 10mg 10 days course for three months last year, had done ultrasound and pituitary MRI which is clear. Now my doctor put me on spironolactone therapy although I don't have any hyperandrogenic symptoms such as ...
What if you have high blood pressure and your taking progesterone for heavy period with huge clots?
Posted 18 Oct 2016 by • 2 answers
Is it normal to have a racing heart beat? I dream crazy dreams that literally wake me up out of my sleep to a super racing heat beat. Is that normal?
Further Information
Related Condition Support Groups
Perimenopausal Symptoms, Progesterone Insufficiency, Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis, Uterine Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Premature Labor, Gender Dysphoria, Endometriosis, Seizures
Related Drug Support Groups
Prometrium, Crinone, Endometrin, Progest, Cyclogest, Prochieve, Gestone
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