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I have been taking bio identical progesterone 50 mg before bed for about 5 years for hot flashes; it's made of wild yams . my ? is side effects.

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Are you having: Side effects? If not that is great. Possible side effects can be breast tenderness, bloating, water retention and rarely mood swings.

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Answered 3/25/2013

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