Progesterone Capsules

Oral progesterone may be considered by women in perimenopause or menopause, most often alongside estrogen therapy when the uterus is still present. Some women are also prescribed it for cycle-related concerns or for sleep disruption during the transition. It isn't right for everyone. A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms, your health history, and your lab results, and prescribes only if it is appropriate for you.

Progesterone is one of the main hormones the ovaries produce, and levels fall during the menopause transition. Micronized progesterone is bioidentical, the same molecule the body makes, so it acts on the same receptors. Taken with estrogen therapy, it may help balance estrogen's effect on the uterine lining, and its breakdown products act on the brain in ways often described as calming.

Progesterone capsules are taken by mouth, usually once daily at bedtime, following your clinician's instructions. Bedtime dosing is standard because progesterone can cause drowsiness, so most women take it shortly before sleep. Depending on your plan, your clinician may have you take it every day or only on set days of the month, and will adjust the schedule at follow-ups.

Yes. Lab work comes before a prescription: it helps confirm what's driving your symptoms, establishes your baseline, and flags anything that would make hormone therapy unsafe for you. Your clinician also uses follow-up labs and check-ins to monitor how you're responding. Progesterone isn't prescribed without labs and a clinician review.

Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, breast tenderness, headache, bloating, and spotting, another reason it is taken at night. Many micronized progesterone capsules are made with peanut oil, so tell your clinician if you have a peanut allergy. Progesterone is generally avoided if you have a history of breast cancer, blood clots, liver disease, or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Your clinician reviews these risks with you before prescribing.

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