Does progesterone only bc make you tired? i seem to be unable to wake up and/or stay awake. is this normal or should i be worried?

No: I never heard of that problem. As you know progesterone is a normal part of the female menstrual cycle and leads to ovulation. For birth control it suppresses hormones in the pituitary and therefore stops ovulation. You may want with the help of your OB to change to a different type of birth control. On the other hand fatigue can be caused by many factors and should be evaluated if the new birth c

It shouldn't.: Progesterone only does have some common side effects like possible irregular or no menstration and weight gain while taking this pill but fatigue and lethargy are not common side effects. I would not be worried but if your symptoms persist, talk with your doctor. If symptoms worsen, go to Urgent Care or ER over weekend. Thanks and best of luck.