PROGESTERONE Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
irregular periods bleeding not related to menstrual period If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
breast pain inflammation or infection of the vagina visible water retention weight gain weight loss changes in appetite headache reactions at the site of the injection generalized weakness intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
mood changes a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
throat irritation vaginal discharge pain with menstruation absence of menstrual periods a problem with menstrual periods acne backache drowsiness dizziness flu-like symptoms nausea diarrhea discharge of fluid from the cervix implant site reaction RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
depression high blood pressure a clot in the lung a stroke thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot a blood clot pneumonia with high amount of eosinophil white blood cells inflammation of the liver called hepatitis a blockage in the gallbladder a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels an ovarian cyst a skin rash a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice migration of implant If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
altered interest in having sexual intercourse a change in vision a stuffy and runny nose inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses constipation urinary tract infection enlarged breasts itching of the genital area hair loss hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair seborrhea yellow-brown patches on skin muscle pain difficulty sleeping fever low energy pain temporary redness of face and neck vomiting gas difficult or painful urination nervousness a feeling of pins and needles on skin ectropion of cervix, where cells normally inside the cervix spread to the outer cervical surface pain in the muscles or bones Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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