Hormones Resource Center

Progesterone Side Effects

Progesterone Side Effects
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There are no harmful progesterone side effects. Often mistaken as “progesterone”, the synthetic progesterone (progestin) manufactured by commercial companies is harmful to the body, causing severe side effects. Tests show that synthetic progesterone (progestin) can cause harmful side effects including, partial loss of vision, birth defects, and breast cancer. However, natural progesterone such as Oasis Serene has not been associated with any reports of significant side effects. It will just raise your progesterone level and help to balance out the other hormones.

Progesterone may cause the below side effects:

Progesterone can be bought over the counter, so no prescription is needed. Progesterone helps to balance the effects of hormone imbalances and has a calming effect on the nervous system. Some teens notice a leveling off of their emotions when they get their progesterone levels up to where they should be. Many of the symptoms listed above disappear quickly within the first couple of weeks of use. As such, progesterone side effects are negligible.

Progesterone is safe for women ages 9 to 99 years old. It's safe for older men too and can be used as long as it is needed. The name progesterone stands for pro-gestational hormone. It's so safe it's given to pregnant women to prevent premature birth , ensuring that there are no harmful progesterone side effects.

 

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article syndicated from National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa26.htm
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism No. 26 PH 352, October 1994