Patient's question:
Hello, can progesterone be used to treat amenorrhea? Is the side effect significant?Doctor's answer:
Progesterone, also known as "pregnancy hormone," is a progestogen. This substance is essential for maintaining pregnancy. It is clinically used for the reactive diagnosis of amenorrhea or causes of amenorrhea, such as threatened miscarriage and habitual miscarriage. It can also be administered vaginally as an alternative to oral administration. Currently, progesterone is available in oral and injectable formulations and is a prescription drug, requiring use under the guidance of a doctor. However, for women who misuse progesterone without following medical advice, it may produce some side effects that can harm our bodies, including breakthrough bleeding, pinpoint vaginal bleeding, nausea, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, fever, insomnia, and other symptoms.