Description

Micronized Natural Progesterone Softgel Capsule is obtained from plant sources and has a similar action to the female hormone, progesterone, and is widely used to correct the menstrual disorder caused by a deficiency of hormones in the body. This is also used as a component in hormone replacement therapy and maintenance of early pregnancy under specific situations. This soft gel capsule regulates ovulation and mensuration in women and includes secretory changes in the lining of the uterus, promotes breast development, relaxes the uterus, blocks maturation, and maintains pregnancy. Progesterone is treated to bring mensuration in women who have reached menopause but stopped having periods.

Uses of Micronized Natural Progesterone Softgel Capsule:

Progesterone is widely used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body. It will also be used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy. Following are some uses of this medication mentioned below;

Promotes bone building and protects against osteoporosis.
Improves premenstrual symptoms.
Maintains the lining of the uterus.
Act as a natural antidepressant.
Normalise zinc and copper levels.
Normalizes blood clotting.

Side Effects of Micronized Natural Progesterone Softgel Capsule:

Like almost all medication, hormone therapy has some side effects, and here are some common side effects mentioned below;

Monthly bleeding (if progestin given cycle).
You may experience irregular spotting and breast tenderness.
Fluid retention.
Headache or may be migraine.
Increased skin breast density makes interpretation more difficult.
Skin irritation under estrogen patches.

How to use Micronized Natural Progesterone Softgel Capsule:

Use this capsule exactly as it was prescribed by your professionals. Follow all the directions available on the package of the product. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts as recommended by your physician.
Take the capsule with a full glass of water and best to take this medicine at night because it can make you dizzy or drowsy.
It may be used for a short duration of time i.e. 10 to 12 days during each menstrual cycle. Follow all instructions of dosing as prescribed by your doctor.
If you need surgery or if you will be on bed rest, you may need to stop using this capsule for a short time.

Precautions:

Do not use this capsule without telling your doctor you are pregnant because it could harm the unborn baby. Using an effective form of birth control, consult your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
You should not take this medication if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, a history of breast cancer, a heart attack, or a blood clot.
Progesterone should not be used to prevent heart diseases because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
Using this capsule for a long period of time can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, or breast cancer.
Some of these capsules contain peanut oil, consult your doctor if you have a peanut allergy.

Storage:

Keep this medicine in cool and dry places away from the heat.
Do not freeze.
Keep out of the reach of the children.

Safety advice:

Do regular exercise to minimise hot flushes and improve sleep. Doing weight exercises helps you make the strength of the bone strong.
Always wear loose clothes before going to bed and sleep in an air conditioned or ventilated room. Take minimum sleep of at least 6 hours.
Try to be stress free to improve mood swings due to change in hormones.
Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking will help to reduce the hot flushes of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease , stroke and cancer.
Avoid intake of caffeine beverages and junk food as these are called triggering agents.