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Micronized progesterone

Micronized progesterone

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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Prometrium

Side Effects

Common

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

Related questions

A 42-year old asked:

Can oral micronized progesterone make you fat?

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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 37-year old asked:

Is the micronized progesterone any different from regular progesterone?

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A 48-year old asked:

What will happen if you drink while taking prometrium (micronized 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 28-year old asked:

I did not get my pd in 2 months went to doc took prometrium (micronized progesterone) for 10 days got pd on 9th of this month then just got pd again on 22.?

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A 52-year old female asked:

I started Estrace1mg and prometrium (micronized progesterone) 100mg in April and would like to decontinue the perscription! Is this a good idea. Was perscribed for a year?

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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 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 42-year old asked:

Are there any adverse effects if I accidentally took a double dose of prometrium (micronized progesterone)?

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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 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?

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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

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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?

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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 46-year old female asked:

can prometrium (micronized progesterone) cause heavier period?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can prometrium (micronized progesterone) capsules be inserted vaginally?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Will melatonin or prometrium (micronized progesterone) raise prolactin?

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A 46-year old female asked:

taking prometrium (micronized progesterone) 10 days a month will period start a few days after last pill even though not due yet?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Useing Prometrium (micronized progesterone) for perimenopausal symptoms, two months now, second half of cycle only, no help, now what?

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A 45-year old female asked:

If you take Prometrium (micronized progesterone) for 6 weeks straight and then have your thyroid tested will you get an inaccurate read?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Natural ways/med I can use while TTC to raise my progesterone? Had baby, 4 miscarriages, took Prometrium (micronized progesterone) & had another baby. Would like to avoidPromet

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A 29-year old asked:

Does micronized progesterone make you fat or get acne?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Why does prometrium (micronized progesterone) make you sleepy?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is the prometrium (micronized progesterone) a bio identical hormone?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 61-year old female asked:

What does prometrium (micronized progesterone) do for 62 yr old post menopause, will it cause any side effects?

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A 35-year old asked:

I take the estrogen patch v-dot ans prometrium (micronized progesterone) but can iI start bio-identical progestrone with the patch?

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