Question 1

what is the definition or description of: progesterone gel allergy?

Accepted Answer

A misguided reaction: rogesterone gel  allergy is a misguided reaction by the body to rogesterone gel exposure that results in unwanted symptoms such as: itching, rash, hives, swelling of the tongue or throat, anaphylaxis, etc.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: crinone (progesterone gel) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Misguided reaction: Crinone (progesterone gel) allergy is a misguided reaction by the immune system of the body to Crinone (progesterone gel) that often produces unpleasant symptoms.

Question 3

will progesterone cause cervix to stay high?

Accepted Answer

No: Progesterone does not prevent relaxation or stretching of the pelvic ligaments, or prevent the cervix from falling.  In pregnant patients, one form of Progesterone is used to decrease the risk of recurrent preterm delivery but it doesn't have anything to do with how high or low the cervix is.

Question 4

does 100 mg of progesterone cause sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Although many meds can call unexpected reactions, it is unlikely that Progesterone caused sleepiness.

Question 5

can low progesterone levels cause a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It's a cause of recurrent miscarriages, though it isn't very common.  If a patient suffers 2 consecutive miscarriages (without a full-term pregnancy in between) that meets the minimal criteria to be diagnosed with 'recurrent miscarriages' (though some dr's use 3 miscarriages).  It can be tested for. Progesterone supplementation is very safe, and many doctors will offer it to patients.

Question 6

can progesterone cause anxiety and panick attacks?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone: Progesterone usually calms the body and reduces anxiety.  Excess Progesterone usually causes sleepiness.  We use Progesterone to reduce anxiety and panic attacks when a patient is low in Progesterone as this hormone works on the GABA receptor in the brain which lowers the excitation in the brain.

Question 7

help plz! can progesterone pills cause headaches/fatigue?

Accepted Answer

It may: These and mood changes do occur.

Question 8

do all progesterone suppositories cause pink bleeding? even the white suppositories?

Accepted Answer

They can: Anything you put in your vagina can be associated with pink bleeding.

Question 9

my hba1c increased after starting progesterone pills. can that be the reason it jumped?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I really can't think of a cascade of events that would raise your hgba1c from starting progesterone.  Consider the carbohydrate amount in your diet, reduce simple sugars, and increase your intake of protein.

Question 10

does high prolactin levels cause low progesterone? what's the relation between these two hormones?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin: is a PITUITARY hormone which causes lactation in females ...It is not related to progesterone which is produced by the ovaries!

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