What are the Side-Effects of Progesterone Replacement Therapy?

Progestofeme Plus Natural 10% Progesterone cream for Women has very low toxicity. Progesterone is the hormone that supports a pregnancy (‘pro’ means for and ‘gestation’ means pregnancy). The most common problems associated with progesterone treatments are that they can cause symptoms similar to pregnancy:

Progestofeme Plus Natural 10% Progesterone cream for Women has very low toxicity.

  • Tender breasts
  • Fatigue
  • Mood swings
  • Dizziness
  • Fluid retention
  • Headache
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Breakthrough bleeding (spotting)
  • Constipation or diarrhea

If these occur, a simple adjustment of dose usually resolves the problem. Side effects, if they occur, are usually experienced at the onset of treatment and are considered a positive sign. Side effects usually resolve themselves fully within 10 days of a dose reduction and often sooner.