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Find Relief & Balance: Progesterone Therapy for Peri/Menopause & More.

What is Progesterone?

Progesterone is a natural steroid hormone produced mainly by the ovaries after ovulation. It’s fundamental for preparing the uterus for potential pregnancy and maintaining hormonal equilibrium. Prescription progesterone is often “bioidentical,” meaning it has the same molecular structure as the hormone your body produces. It’s available in various forms, most commonly as oral micronized capsules or topical creams, prescribed to address specific hormone-related needs. Requires an online assessment, potentially including lab work, and a prescription by a licensed U.S. healthcare provider.

How Does Progesterone Work? Promoting Equilibrium

Progesterone acts throughout the body, influencing various systems:

Uterine Health: It modulates the growth of the uterine lining (endometrium), playing a critical protective role when estrogen is supplemented.
Menstrual Cycle Regulation: Involved in the rhythm and regularity of menstrual cycles.
Nervous System Effects: Can interact with brain receptors (like GABA receptors) to promote calming effects, potentially aiding sleep and mood stability.
Balancing Estrogen: Works synergistically with estrogen, mitigating some of estrogen’s proliferative effects, especially on the uterus.

What Can Prescription Progesterone Do For You? – Potential Benefits

Under the guidance of a healthcare provider, prescription progesterone therapy may offer several benefits:

Endometrial Protection (in HRT): Crucial for women with an intact uterus taking estrogen for menopause symptoms, significantly reducing the risk of uterine lining overgrowth (endometrial hyperplasia).
Perimenopause/Menopause Symptom Relief: Can help manage symptoms like irregular periods, heavy bleeding (in certain contexts), sleep disturbances, anxiety, and mood swings associated with hormonal shifts.
Restoration of Menstrual Periods: Used to treat secondary amenorrhea (absence of periods not due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause).
Improved Sleep Quality: Its natural calming properties may help improve sleep onset and duration for some women.
Mood & Anxiety Support: May contribute to a greater sense of calm and emotional stability.

Who Could Benefit from Progesterone?

Prescription Progesterone might be a valuable part of your health plan if you are:

A postmenopausal woman using estrogen therapy and still have your uterus.
A woman diagnosed with secondary amenorrhea needing cycle regulation.
Experiencing bothersome symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, such as sleep disruption, mood changes, or cycle irregularities.
Seeking personalized Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) under careful provider supervision to address hormonal imbalance symptoms.

A licensed U.S. Partner Provider will thoroughly evaluate your symptoms, medical history, and potentially hormone levels (via lab testing facilitated by Ascend Vitality) to determine if progesterone therapy is appropriate and safe for you.

Use Cases & Scenarios: Tailored Hormone Support

Essential Component of HRT: Protecting the uterus while gaining the benefits of estrogen therapy during menopause.
Navigating Perimenopause: Helping to manage erratic cycles, improve sleep, and stabilize mood during the menopausal transition.
Restarting Menstruation: Addressing the absence of periods due to hormonal factors (secondary amenorrhea).
Holistic Wellness: Incorporating progesterone under medical guidance to support sleep, mood, and overall hormonal equilibrium.

The Ascend Vitality Advantage: Personalized Hormone Care, Conveniently Delivered

Accessing prescription Progesterone is managed with expertise and privacy:

Complete Your Women’s Health / Hormone Visit: Fill out our secure, detailed online questionnaire about your symptoms, cycles, and health history.
Lab Coordination (If Needed): Based on your assessment, we can help coordinate necessary hormone tests at a local partner lab.
Expert Provider Review: A U.S.-licensed Partner Provider reviews your clinical information and lab results (if applicable) to design a safe, personalized treatment plan.
Discreet Home Delivery: If prescribed, your Progesterone medication (formulated as oral capsules, topical cream, etc.) is shipped directly from a licensed U.S. Partner Pharmacy in plain packaging.

(!!!) Important Safety Information & Considerations (!!!)

Progesterone is a prescription hormone. Use only as directed by your healthcare provider.
!!! ALLERGY ALERT: Oral micronized progesterone capsules (e.g., Prometrium(r) and generics) commonly contain PEANUT OIL. Do NOT use this form if you have a peanut allergy. Discuss allergies thoroughly with your provider. !!!
Common Side Effects: May include drowsiness, dizziness (oral forms often taken at bedtime for this reason), headache, breast tenderness/pain, bloating, mood changes, or breakthrough bleeding/spotting.
Serious Risks: Hormone therapy carries potential risks that depend on the type, dose, duration of use, route of administration, and individual risk factors. These can include increased risk of blood clots (Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism), stroke, heart attack, and certain cancers (like breast cancer – risks are complex, especially when combined with estrogen; discuss your personal risk factors).
Contraindications: Do not use if you have undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; known or suspected history of breast cancer (discuss specific situation with provider); active or past blood clots; severe liver dysfunction; known allergy to progesterone or ingredients (like peanut oil).
Monitoring: Regular check-ups, including pelvic exams, breast exams, and mammograms, are important. Report any unexpected vaginal bleeding to your provider immediately.
Not a Contraceptive: Does not prevent pregnancy.
Other Precautions: Inform your provider of all medical conditions (especially liver disease, depression, migraines, asthma, epilepsy, heart or kidney disease) and all medications/supplements you use. May cause fluid retention.
This is not an exhaustive list. Discuss your full health history, family history, all potential risks, benefits, and alternatives thoroughly with the reviewing provider.