A 33-year-old member asked:
Prometrium (micronized progesterone) decrease water weight?
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Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
No: It doesn't have any consistent effect on water retention at all.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What is prometrium (micronized progesterone) used for?
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Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 42 years experience
Progesterone: Prometrium (micronized progesterone) is a bio identical hormone which is used to initiate withdrawal bleeding after a cycle where ovulation doesn't occur or it can be used to support a pregnancy when the Progesterone level is too low.
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Last updated Nov 2, 2013
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