What is Progesterone?
Hormone therapy in women, often alongside estrogen, and for cycle and sleep support as prescribed.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Progesterone is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Replaces the hormone progesterone, which balances the effects of estrogen on the uterus and supports sleep and mood in some women.
What is it used for?
Hormone therapy in women, often alongside estrogen, and for cycle and sleep support as prescribed. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Slow-release capsule. Slow-release capsules are swallowed whole. Do not open, crush or chew them.
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
- Rapid-dissolve tablet. Rapid-dissolve tablets are placed under the tongue and allowed to melt. Avoid eating or drinking until fully dissolved.
- Troche. Troches are placed between the cheek and gum and allowed to dissolve slowly. Avoid eating or drinking until fully dissolved.
- Suppository. Suppositories are inserted as directed. If one softens, chill it briefly before use.
- Vaginal preparation. Vaginal preparations are inserted with an applicator or dispenser, usually at bedtime, as directed.
- Oral liquid. Oral liquids are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Drowsiness, dizziness, breast tenderness, bloating, headache. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with a history of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, liver disease or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Can cause drowsiness; oral forms are usually taken at bedtime. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Store troches at room temperature unless your label says otherwise. Keep suppositories cool; many are refrigerated. Check your label: some liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Progesterone in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as slow-release capsule, capsule, cream. Flavoring helps patients take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Progesterone is also prepared in combination with Testosterone, Biest (estriol + estradiol), Estradiol, Estriol. See combination preparations in our library.