Progestin
Progestin is a class of progestogen compounds synthesized to act like progesterone in the body. It is available in oral prescription drugs or in prescription skin patches, according to the Menopause Society.
Progestin is a class of progestogen compounds synthesized to act like progesterone in the body. It is available in oral prescription drugs or in prescription skin patches, according to the Inline content unavailable.
Even though they’re slightly different in structure, progestin and progesterone work in similar ways. Inline content unavailable
Your body needs progesterone to help control your menstrual cycle, support pregnancy, and balance the effects of estrogen. Sometimes, your body doesn’t make enough on its own. That’s when your healthcare provider may suggest taking progestin. Inline content unavailable
Why It Matters
Progestin is sometimes used on its own (without estrogen) to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, especially in women who can’t take estrogen.
Why someone might take progestin:
To regulate periods if they are irregular, very heavy, or missing
To support pregnancy, especially during fertility treatments
To treat menopause symptoms usually as part of hormone therapy (HT)
As a form of birth control
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A review of studies looked at how well progestin works for these symptoms. Researchers found that:
Some studies showed that oral progestin (like micronized progesterone) helped reduce hot flashes, especially at higher doses.
Transdermal progestin (applied through the skin) didn’t seem to work as well.
Progestin did not help with mood changes related to menopause.
Some women had side effects like headaches or bleeding, which caused up to 1 in 5 to stop treatment.
More research is still needed to figure out the best dose and type of progestin to use.Inline content unavailable
How Amissa Helps:
Amissa helps you track menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep issues-all in one place. You can:
Log when symptoms improve or worsen after starting progestin
Get reminders for medications and follow-up appointments
Connect your lab results and hormone levels for better decision-making
Share symptom trends with your healthcare provider to adjust treatment if needed
By tracking your experience with progestin through Amissa, you and your doctor can better understand what works for your body.
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