What it's used for
Can help protect the uterine lining with estrogen.
OralHormone Therapy (HRT) · Oral
Oral progesterone may be prescribed for specific hormone-related needs; approval status depends on the exact product and strength.
$230 · Month Supply 100mg, 150mg or 200mg
Ships to all 50 states.
About this treatment
Oral progesterone may be prescribed for specific hormone-related needs; approval status depends on the exact product and strength. FDA approval applies to specific products and indications; your prescribed use may be off-label.
The science
Progesterone acts on hormone receptors and changes the uterine lining. An appropriate regimen can help protect the lining during systemic estrogen therapy in patients with a uterus.
Your clinician considers your symptoms, medical history, and other medicines before prescribing. Follow-up helps assess your response and whether treatment remains appropriate.
Benefits & evidence
Can help protect the uterine lining with estrogen.
May address selected menstrual or hormone-related needs.
Compounded strengths are not themselves FDA approved.
Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
Your next steps
Pick your treatment, plan length and state, then check out.
Share your health history and goals in a secure online form.
A licensed clinician reviews your intake, orders any required labs and decides if treatment is right for you.
If approved, your medication ships discreetly, with follow-up care along the way.
Safety information
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, bloating, and breast tenderness.
Discuss unexplained vaginal bleeding, hormone-sensitive cancer, liver disease, and a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack; avoid during pregnancy. Seek urgent care for chest pain, breathing trouble, or stroke symptoms. Some capsules contain peanut oil; check ingredients if you have allergies and avoid driving when drowsy.
This is an FDA-approved medication. Some uses may be off-label; your clinician decides whether it is appropriate for you.
Stop and contact your care team if you have a severe reaction. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Frequently asked questions
Take exactly as prescribed, often at bedtime because it may cause drowsiness. A 150 mg compounded capsule is not equivalent in approval status to an approved product.
Follow your clinician's review schedule. Contact them sooner for persistent side effects, worsening symptoms, or concerns about your response.
Follow the dispensing label for temperature, light protection, and discard dates. Ask your pharmacist before using medicine stored incorrectly.
Before starting: Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone (free & total), SHBG, CBC, CMP, Lipid panel,TSH, FT4, FT3. Follow-up: If testosterone is prescribed, follow up is at 12 weeks: Estradiol, Testosterone (free & total), CBC. At 1 year across the board, follow up: CMP, Lipids, Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone (free & total) Your clinician will tell you where and when to complete them.
It can ship to all 50 states.
Treatment is only prescribed when a licensed clinician decides it is appropriate. If it isn't, your care team will explain why and talk through other options.