Is There HCG in Prometrium?

HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone released at the onset of pregnancy by the growing embryo, and as the pregnancy continues, the placenta. HCG influences the placenta to continue producing progesterone during pregnancy. Prometrium is a prescription version of the hormone progesterone usually given to postmenopausal while on a hormone replacement regimen and also could be given to premenopausal women to help restore periods

History

• Prometrium was approved by the FDA in 1999 to be used as hormone replacement therapy. As women get older, their ability to produce certain hormones like estrogen and progesterone is diminished.

Function

• The purpose of prometrium is to replace the hormone progesterone in post-menopausal women who no longer produce it and to prevent abnormal buildup of the lining in the uterus. It is also used to restart menstruation in women whose periods have become irregular.

Features

• Prometrium is a synthetic version of progesterone. It behaves and interacts with the body like progesterone would. Although the production of progesterone can be influenced by HCG, prometrium does not contain HCG.

Dosage

• Usually 200 mg of prometrium is taken every night in conjunction with estrogen for 12 days. For regulating menstrual periods, the dosage is 400 mg every night for 10 days.

Warning

• Prometrium can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so it is best not to drive or operate machinery after taking it. Depression, fluctuating insulin and blood sugar are also considerations for women who take prometrium. Pregnant women should not take prometrium.