Progesterone cream

[Mandela1]

Hi there I have been prescribed progesterone cream, I administer 20mg every evening. IM wondering does this contribute to weight gain? Or is it just water retention that you get with the cream. If it is just water retention can I counteract with drinking green tea and plenty of water?

[Anon-E-Mouse]

I just Googled progesterone cream side effects and found this on an American website:

The progesterone prescription products that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are LIKELY SAFE for most people when used by mouth, applied to the skin, applied into vagina, or injected into the muscle with the advice and care of a healthcare professional. However, progesterone can cause many side effects including stomach upset, changes in appetite, weight gain, fluid retention and swelling (edema), fatigue, acne, drowsiness or insomnia, allergic skin rashes, hives, fever, headache, depression, breast discomfort or enlargement, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)-like symptoms, altered menstrual cycles, irregular bleeding, and other side effects.

I would have thought that the chemist would have dispensed it with an information leaflet. If not, you could always go back and ask for one. Pharmacists are a font of knowledge and are more than qualified to answer any questions on medication.

Hope that helps,

Mouse 🐭