Patient's question:
My partner has irregular periods, and the doctor recommended taking progesterone. Some people around me say that taking progesterone has dependency. Is that true? Is it harmful to the body?Doctor's answer:
Hello, progesterone is a sex hormone and a progestogen.Indications: Used for dysmenorrhea, functional amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, threatened abortion or habitual abortion, endometriosis, etc.
In high doses, it can be used as a long-acting contraceptive injection, providing contraception for 3 months.
After seeing the effect, continue for one more course, and then stop taking it.
Any drug used for a long time may have some side effects, including dependence.
Some women may experience irregular bleeding and other reactions:
1. If bleeding occurs, you can take ethinyl estradiol 0.05–0.1 mg according to the amount of bleeding, and take it for 3 days to stop the bleeding.
2. Occasionally, nausea, vomiting, and headache may occur.
3. It may sometimes cause breast tenderness and abdominal distension.
4. It has a certain androgenic effect, and long-term use during pregnancy can lead to masculinization of the female fetus.