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Prometrium

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Prometrium is a progestin-based agent which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Micronized progesterone

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Chest pain
Abdominal pain
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Fatigue
Musculoskeletal pain
Irritability
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Breast pain
Vaginal discharge
Swollen belly
Chest pain or discomfort
Swollen abdomen

Related questions

A 39-year old female asked:

Is it normal to start a period on the same day as the last dose of prometrium, or is it a sign of something wrong?

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A 37-year old asked:

What is prometrium (micronized progesterone) used for?

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A 32-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Prometrium allergy?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can oral micronized progesterone [prometrium] make you gain weight?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: prometrium (micronized progesterone)?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is the micronized progesterone any different from regular progesterone?

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A 45-year old female asked:

How long does prometrium (micronized progesterone) stay in your system? Does it build up over time and how long before its depleted?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can oral micronized progesterone make you fat?

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A 46-year old female asked:

Can prometrium (micronized progesterone) cause spotting?

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A 33-year old asked:

Prometrium (micronized progesterone) decrease water weight?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can prometrium (micronized progesterone) make a cyst larger?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can you ovulate after taking prometrium (micronized progesterone)?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Can alcohol be consumed while on prometrium (micronized progesterone)?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are the side effects of being on prometrium (micronized progesterone)?

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A 46-year old asked:

What are the safety concenrs with bioidentical oral micronized progesterone?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can the prometrium (micronized progesterone) prescribed orally be used vaginally?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Took prometrium (micronized progesterone) to start my cycle but it never started should I take it again?

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A 45-year old female asked:

What are the side effects of prometrium (micronized progesterone) and do they go away after continued use?

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A 46-year old female asked:

Is prometrium (micronized progesterone) protecting my lining if been taking for months and lining got thick again?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Could changing route of prometrium (micronized progesterone) from orally to vaginally actually cause progesterone levels to decrease?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Took prometrium (micronized progesterone) for 6 weeks for perimenopause symptoms. Started out with improvements but didn't last. Now what?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old female asked:

I am scared I have been taking my prometrium (micronized progesterone) for thick lining on day 14 is that wrong did i cause lining not to thin?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old female asked:

Will prometrium (micronized progesterone) cause me to gain weight? I'm 36, 5'5", 102 lbs, exercise and lift weights 5-6 days a week. Have endometriosis

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old female asked:

100 mg prometrium (micronized progesterone) for 3 months and now 200 for last 2 months how come lining became normal 2 months ago and now it's thick again?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year old female asked:

Im taking prometrium (micronized progesterone) on days 10-25 of bc pills for 6mos. Is it possible to feel anxious when off the prometrium (micronized progesterone). Usually the 1st week of active pills.

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A 36-year old asked:

Prometrium (micronized progesterone) 200 mg intravaginal, side effects?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can prometrium (micronized progesterone) capsules be inserted vaginally?

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A 34-year old asked:

When should period come when taking prometrium (micronized progesterone)?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Could taking prometrium (micronized progesterone) make my insomnia worse? Why?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old female asked:

Can prometrium (micronized progesterone) slightly raise someone's blood sugar?

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