What Is Progesterone, Natural and How Does It Work?
Progesterone, a natural is over-the-counter (OTC) product suggested uses include vasomotor symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
There have been positive studies regarding the use of progesterone, natural for menopausal vasomotor symptoms.
Results are mixed or negative regarding the use of progesterone, natural for osteoporosis and PMS.
Progesterone, natural is available under the following different brand names: N/A.
What Are the Dosages of Progesterone, Natural?
Dosages of Progesterone, Natural:
- See package label
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Suggested Dosing
- 20 mg (1/4 tsp) cream/day applied topically to thighs or upper arms, for 20 days out of each month
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Progesterone, Natural?
Side effects of progesterone, natural include:
- Vaginal spotting
- Rash
- Fluid retention (edema)
This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.
What Other Drugs Interact with Progesterone, Natural?
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.
Progesterone, natural has no listed severe interactions with other drugs.
Serious interactions of progesterone, natural include:
- bosutinib
- fedratinib
- idelalisib
- ivosidenib
- pomalidomide
Moderate interactions of progesterone, natural include:
- avapritinib
- axitinib
- betrixaban
- cenobamate
- dabrafenib
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
- fedratinib
- glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
- iloperidone
- istradefylline
- letermovir
- lomitapide
- metformin
- mitotane
- stiripentol
- tazemetostat
- tecovirimat
- tinidazole
- vismodegib
Mild interactions of progesterone, natural include:
- bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens
- conjugated estrogens
- conjugated estrogens, vaginal
- doxorubicin
- doxorubicin liposomal
- ruxolitinib
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.
What Are Warnings and Precautions for Progesterone, Natural?
Warnings
This medication contains progesterone, natural. Do not take progesterone, natural if you are allergic to progesterone, natural or any ingredients contained in this drug.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy, hypersensitivity
Effects of Drug Abuse
- No information is available
Short-Term Effects
- See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Progesterone, Natural?”
Long-Term Effects
- See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Progesterone, Natural?”
Cautions
- No information is available
Pregnancy and Lactation
Avoid the use of progesterone, natural during pregnancy.
No information is available regarding the use of progesterone, natural in lactating women. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.