The best for you that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments . This will allow your dosage to be adjusted to your changing needs and will allow any unwanted effects to be detected. These appointments will usually be every 6 to 12 months, but some family doctors require them more often.
Progestins may cause some people to become dizzy. For oral or vaginal progesterone, dizziness or drowsiness may occur 1 to 4 hours after taking or using it. Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Unusual or unexpected vaginal bleeding of various amounts may occur between your regular menstrual periods during the first 3 months of use. This is sometimes called spotting when slight, or breakthrough menstrual bleeding when heavier. If this must occur, continue on your regular dosing schedule Check with your family doctor :
Missed menstrual periods may occur If you suspect a pregnancy, you must stop taking this drug immediately and call your family doctor . Your family doctor will let you know if you must continue taking the progestin.
If you are scheduled for any laboratory tests, tell your health care professional that you are taking a progestin. Progestins can change certain test results.
In some diseaseds, tenderness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums may occur. Brushing and flossing your teeth carefully and regularly and massaging your gums may help prevent this. See your dentist regularly to have your teeth cleaned. Check with your family doctor or dentist if you have any questions about how to take care of your teeth and gums, or if you notice any tenderness, swelling, or bleeding of your gums.
You will need to use a birth control method while taking progestins for noncontraceptive use if you are fertile and sexually active .
If you are using vaginal progesterone, avoid using other vaginal products for 6 hours before and for 6 hours after inserting the vaginal dose of progesterone.