SIDE EFFECTS OF PROGESTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Particularly when first starting a regimen of progesterone replacement therapy, women may experience a number of side effects. These will differ from those experienced by women undertaking estrogen replacement therapy, though the two hormones work in close harmony. Keep reading to learn more about both the short-term and long-term side effects of progesterone replacement therapy, as well as who may want to think twice about this option due to risk factors.

Short Term Side EffectsLong Term Side Effects
• Vaginal Bleeding • Nausea • Breast Pain or Tenderness • Hair Loss • Abdominal Cramping	• Migraine Headaches • Leg or Chest Pain • Problems with Vision • Dizziness

For some women, the risks may outweigh the benefits of progesterone replacement therapy.

Double Trouble

When taken with estrogen, progesterone replacement therapy can cause different side effects, including increased blood pressure, urinary tract infections, and fatigue.

Family history plays a role in a woman's susceptibility to the more serious health conditions associated with progesterone replacement therapy, including cancer and stroke. If a woman has a family history of breast or uterine cancer, stroke, heart disease, or blood clotting, she may want to reconsider progesterone replacement therapy. It is important to speak to a health care professional to determine if this is an appropriate solution.

In the event that a woman determines that the side effects of progesterone replacement therapy, there are fortunately a wide array of other options. Lifestyle changes including an improved diet as well as alternative remedies exist that can help balance out a woman's hormone levels. Click on the following link to learn more about the alternative possibilities to progesterone replacement therapy.