Oral progesterone is prescribed in capsules or tablets. Capsules are dispensed in 100 mg doses. The usual treatment is one capsule taken in the morning and two capsules at bedtime.
Tablets are compounded to provide even release of the progesterone into the bloodstream. The tablets are dispensed in 200 mg doses and the usual treatment is one tablet in the morning and one at bedtime. The medication is usually taken on days 14-28 of the menstrual cycle (during the time you are having symptoms). |
