Progesterone

Bioidentical progesterone as a capsule or cream

From $180/mo with a 6-month plan A licensed provider reviews your intake and decides whether it's appropriate for you. Your provider picks your starting dose and adjusts it as you go.

Made by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

How getting progesterone works

  1. Tell us about your health. A short online intake: your history, medications and goals.
  2. A licensed provider reviews it. They decide whether it's right for you and set your dose.
  3. Treatment ships to you. In plain packaging. Track it, and message your care team, from Care.

What it is

Progesterone balances estrogen and protects the uterine lining. Taken at night, oral progesterone may also help sleep.

How it works in the body

It replaces progesterone that drops in perimenopause, and its breakdown products have a calming effect.

What to expect

May be a good fit if

Probably not for you if

Doses your provider can prescribe

Common side effects

Safety

A licensed provider reviews your intake and decides whether it's appropriate for you.

Made by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

This isn't a full list. Your provider reviews your history and medications before prescribing.

Know it's working

Common questions

Why take it at night?

It can cause drowsiness, which many women find helps them sleep.

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