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Natural Progesterone is a hormone that is found naturally in the human body. It is taken for hormone replacement in women during menopause, female infertility (difficulty getting pregnant), and menstrual (monthly period) problems.
Other names for Natural Progesterone include: Micronized Progesterone and Progesterone.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
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Natural Progesterone
Uses
Natural Progesterone is a hormone that is found naturally in the human body. It is taken for hormone replacement in women during menopause, female infertility (difficulty getting pregnant), and menstrual (monthly period) problems.
Other names for Natural Progesterone include: Micronized Progesterone and Progesterone.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
Storage
- Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
- Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
- Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
- Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
- Never share your medicine with others.
Side Effects
- Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
- Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest .
Chest pain .
Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you...
are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) .
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine .
are breastfeeding .
have other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.
Drug Interactions
- Before taking Natural Progesterone, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding .
Do not take Natural Progesterone if you are pregnant (5) .
Do not take if you have or have had cancer of the breast or genital organs (5) .
Do not take if you have liver problems (5) .
Do not take if you have had an abortion that has failed (5) .
Do not take if you are allergic to peanuts (5) .
Do not take if you have a bleeding or blood clot disorder, thrombophlebitis, or cerebral apoplexy (5) .
Do not take if you have vaginal bleeding that hasn't been seen by a doctor (5) .
If you have epilepsy (seizure disorder), migraine headaches, asthma, heart problems, or kidney problems use caution taking Natural Progesterone, because it might make your condition worse (5) .
Do not take if you have depression (5).
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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