Do not use progesterone vaginal without your doctor's consent if you
are pregnant, unless you are using the medication as part of your fertility treatment. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. If you are not being treated
for infertility, use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication.
Some forms of this medication may contain plant-based oils. Do not use
progesterone vaginal without telling your doctor if you have any type of food allergy.
Using progesterone vaginal can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack,
or breast cancer.
You should not use this medication if you have: a history of stroke or blood clot,
circulation problems, severe liver disease, a hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine
cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or if you have recently had a tubal pregnancy or an
incomplete abortion.
Progesterone vaginal is sometimes given for only 6 to 12 days at a time. When used as
part of fertility treatment, progesterone vaginal may be given for up to 12 weeks into a
pregnancy. Following your dosing schedule is very important for this medication to be effective.
Try not to miss any doses.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these
directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Progesterone vaginal can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or
reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What is progesterone vaginal?
Progesterone is a female hormone important for ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone
causes changes in the lining of your uterus, making it easier for a fertilized egg to attach to the
uterus at the beginning of pregnancy. Progesterone then helps your body maintain the pregnancy.
Progesterone vaginal is used in fertility treatment as part of Assisted Reproductive
Technology (ART) for women unable to get pregnant due to a lack of natural progesterone in the
body.
Progesterone vaginal is also 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.
This medication also prevents overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal
women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.
Progesterone vaginal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
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