Drug details

Prochieve (progesterone gel for vaginal use only)

type of Vaginal Preparations, Other, Progestins

Prochieve (progesterone gel) is a bioadhesive vaginal gel containing micronized progesterone, a female hormone, 8% indicated for progesterone supplementation or replacement as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology ("ART") treatment for infertile women with progesterone deficiency and Prochieve 4% is indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea. Prochieve 8% is indicated for use in women who have failed to respond to treatment with Prochieve 4%.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• fatigue,
• vomiting
• dizziness
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• depression
• muscle pain,
• back pain,
• drowsiness
• joint pain
• decreased sex drive
• increased appetite, 
• mood swings,
• nervousness
• cramps
• upper respiratory tract infection.
• bloating
• 
  breast pain
  or enlargement
• 
  yeast infection
• 
  vaginal discharge
• genital itching
• pain around the anus,
• painful sexual intercourse, 
• increased night-time urination,
• sleep problems, and