Can I Take A Progesterone Pill At Bedtime As I Am Having Problems Sleeping?

Posted on Thu, 10 Nov 2022

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Question : I am 45 years old and breast feed my son until 2 weeks ago. He is now 1 yr old. Im am very tired and had some lab drawn. My exam was good and my testosterone was 11, my Estrogen was 92 and my progesterone very low. Can I take a Progesterone pill at bedtime as I am having problems sleeping.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Lactation is where there is maximum inhibition to the sex hormones. Low levels of hormones can be found without any health issues. Only after a few months after the resumption of the periods, the hormone levels will get balanced on own.

There is no need for any sort of intervention in this period, do not dose your self with hormonal medication as it can cause imbalance and push you into irregular periods.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T