Question 1

heart races after taking natural progesterone pill at night. this was prescribed for pcos. should i continue to take it? smoking.

Accepted Answer

No: I would stop the medication and go get evaluated by your doctor.

Question 2

is fatigue from progesterone 100mg days 12-26 of cycle dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Progesterone supplements can causes sleepiness for some individuals. This is a common issue. Often people take it at night to help get a good night sleep. It is not dangerous. It should not be causing extreme fatigue.

Question 3

im currently taking progesterone pills . is it dangerous if the progesterone is increasing enormously? i have breast tenderness after two weeks.

Accepted Answer

Progesterone dosing: Confirm with the prescribing doctor the Progesterone dose and the instructions for use. Typically one is given a consistent dose of Progesterone and the dose is not increased. Breast tenderness is more common with Estrogen use than Progesterone use.

Question 4

is it dangerous to use progesterone cream while taking the progestogen-only pill? i use the cream for hot flushes and the pill for painful periods

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous: You can take both at the same time but the Progesterone cream will not help you with the hot flashes. Also the Progesterone only pills have some limitations/side effects. If there are no contraindication to take bcp that contain estrogen those birth control pills might be a better option.

Question 5

dtr pregnant . has had weekly progesterone she had shot tues site red painful dr said infection  is this common? dangerous? started her on abt

Accepted Answer

Careful monitoring: Any skin break (a cut or a needle/scalpel from a healthcare worker) risks infection, even if the area is cleaned & disinfected first because deep hair follicles have bacteria & we may not eradicate all.  Any medication/ fillers can cause allergic reactions resembling infection.  Some infections are more serious.Cellulitis: antibiotics/warm packs. Abscess: drainage. Allergy: antihistamines/steroids.

Question 6

17dpo blood work tells i am pregnant.from 14dpo i am spotting brown. progesterone levels high. is spotting dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A full check up by your doctor is recommended to ensure you are not having bleeding from the cervix and/or a  possible miscarriage. Please see your doctor soon

Question 7

12 wks pregnant. ultrasound and all was good. been on progesterone since week 6 bc progesterone dropped a little to 12. suppose to go off by week 13, but nervous. no danger in going off in a week?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It is unlikely that getting off Prrogesterone when you said is going to bother you.Good luck.

Question 8

if i do not have a progesterone difficiency, but i use progesterone cream, am i:                    1. in danger. 2. going to see breast growth ?

Accepted Answer

Why do you: use Progesterone if you do not have  problem (or deficiency?) You are not likely 1) in danger, 2) going to see  any breast growth. You might consider stopping this regimen. Good luck!

Question 9

is it dangerous to my health to use female hormone patches on male breasts? how do i get prescription for progesterone?

Accepted Answer

What for?: Why you want to use female hormone patches on your breast at age of 51 years
whatever the purpose of your question is, you should not use female sex hormone patches without consulting a doctor as it can cause side effects
you can only get prescription for Progesterone in us after consulting a physician.

Question 10

my doctor suggested progesterone shots for preterm labor prevention due to my history but friends on the internet say its dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Safe, effective!: Progesterone intramuscular shots weekly between 16-37 weeks prevent 31-42% of recurrent preterm birth in women previously affected. It is a safe, effective and well-studied intervention and you are highly advised to accept it if your obstetrician recommends it!

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Heart races after taking natural progesterone pill at night. this was prescribed for pcos. should i continue to take it? smoking.

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Is fatigue from progesterone 100mg days 12-26 of cycle dangerous?

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Im currently taking progesterone pills . is it dangerous if the progesterone is increasing enormously? i have breast tenderness after two weeks.

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Is it dangerous to use progesterone cream while taking the progestogen-only pill? i use the cream for hot flushes and the pill for painful periods

A member asked:

Dtr pregnant . has had weekly progesterone she had shot tues site red painful dr said infection is this common? dangerous? started her on abt

A member asked:

17dpo blood work tells i am pregnant.from 14dpo i am spotting brown. progesterone levels high. is spotting dangerous?

A member asked:

12 wks pregnant. ultrasound and all was good. been on progesterone since week 6 bc progesterone dropped a little to 12. suppose to go off by week 13, but nervous. no danger in going off in a week?

A member asked:

If i do not have a progesterone difficiency, but i use progesterone cream, am i: 1. in danger. 2. going to see breast growth ?

A member asked:

Is it dangerous to my health to use female hormone patches on male breasts? how do i get prescription for progesterone?

A member asked:

My doctor suggested progesterone shots for preterm labor prevention due to my history but friends on the internet say its dangerous?

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