Progesterone in Oil Uses & Indications:
Progesterone in oil is used to restore a normal balance of progesterone in the body. This helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and to stop abnormal uterine bleeding that occurs when the body does not make enough progesterone on its own.
Progesterone in Oil Side Effects:
Common progesterone in oil side effects include: Pain/swelling at injection site, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain/loss, acne, nausea, increased body/facial hair, loss of scalp hair, drowsiness, or dizziness.
Serious progesterone in oil side effects that require medical attention include: Vaginal bleeding/discharge (e.g., breakthrough bleeding, spotting), stopped menstrual periods (amenorrhea), breast lumps, swelling of the ankles/feet, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, nervousness), dark patches on the skin/face, frequent/painful urination, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting.
There is also a rare risk of blood clots when using progesterone, this can lead to serious clotting in limbs and organs as well as heart attack or stroke. If you experience any chest/jaw/left arm pain, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, vision changes (e.g., blurred/double vision, loss of vision), confusion, pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs, trouble breathing, sudden severe headache or fainting, get immediate medical attention.
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