Progesterone is part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for people who have been through menopause and still have a uterus. Possible side effects include spotting, headaches, and breast tenderness.

Progesterone, a hormone that decreases during menopause, can be used alone or with estrogen to alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disturbances. Progesterone therapy can offer benefits such ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Does Progesterone Make You Tired? Key takeaways Increased progesterone levels during the luteal phase, pregnancy, or hormone … ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little weight, you’re certainly not alone ...

Healthcare professionals typically start a person on the lowest dose of progesterone in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They then monitor and increase the dosage as required. HRT can help manage ...

Did you know your body is full of chemical messengers that help regulate your various organs and body systems? There are at least 50 such chemicals, called hormones, in the human body. Their levels ...

Science, founded by Thomas A. Edison in 1880 and published by AAAS, today ranks as the world's largest circulation general science journal. Published 51 times a year, Science is renowned for its ...

If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little weight, you’re certainly not alone. We often associate both of these regimens with weight ...