Progesterone is part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for people who have been through menopause and still have a uterus. Possible side effects include spotting, headaches, and breast tenderness.

If you’ve recently started on birth control or menopausal hormone therapy and feel like you’ve gained a little weight, you’re certainly not alone. We often associate both of these regimens with weight ...

What causes increased appetite in patients on progesterone-only contraception (specifically medroxyprogesterone [Depo-Provera])? Does it affect carbohydrate metabolism? — TRACY BEADLE, APRN, BC, ...