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Progesterone overdose
Sometimes progesterone is given to women who have irregular periods or heavy bleeding due to the lining of the uterus becoming thicker due to hormonal changes , There is no real harm from extra progesterone, but unless your gyn provider gives you a high dose, your own body is unlikely to provide an "overdose".
Dr. John Berryman reviewed this
56 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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