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Examples of progestogens include natural or bioidentical progesterone as well as progestins such as medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone. [1] Side effects of progestogens include menstrual irregularities, headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, acne, increased hair growth, and changes in liver protein production among others.
In women, the most common adverse effects of MPA are acne, changes in menstrual flow, drowsiness, and can cause birth defects if taken by pregnant women. Other common side effects include breast tenderness, increased facial hair, decreased scalp hair, difficulty falling or remaining asleep, stomach pain, and weight loss or gain. [24]
Progesterone (P4), sold under the brand name Prometrium among others, is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. [20] It is a progestogen and is used in combination with estrogens mainly in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low sex hormone levels in women.
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is generally well tolerated and produces few side effects. [1] Injection site reactions such as pain and swelling are the most common side effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate. [1] The medication may increase the risk of gestational diabetes when used in pregnant women.
Common side effects of EC/MPA include irregular menstrual periods which typically improves with time. [3] Other side effects include blood clots, headache, hair loss, depression, nausea, and breast pain. [3] [4] Use during pregnancy is not recommended. [2] Use during breastfeeding is likely safe. [5] It works mainly by preventing ovulation. [2]
Different sources note different incidence of side effects. The most common side effect is breakthrough bleeding. Combined oral contraceptive pills can improve conditions such as dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and acne, [105] reduce symptoms of endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, and decrease the risk of anemia. [106]
Progestogens, also sometimes written progestins, progestagens or gestagens, [1] are a class of natural or synthetic steroid hormones that bind to and activate the progesterone receptors (PR). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Progesterone is the major and most important progestogen in the body.
Many women stop taking combined hormonal contraceptives because they are concerned about weight gain; however, the link remains uncertain. [40] The effect of combined hormonal contraceptives on mood is unclear at this point. There have been some large cohort studies suggesting there may be an association with mood-related side-effects.