Progesterone Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Progesterone Capsule
| Generic name | Progesterone |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Progestin |
| Forms | Capsule (oral), Vaginal gel, Vaginal insert, Injection |
Progesterone is a female hormone made naturally by the body, mainly by the ovaries. The capsule form contains lab-made progesterone that is chemically identical to the progesterone your body makes. It is taken along with estrogen to help manage symptoms of menopause.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.