Progesterone + Medroxyprogesterone
Medroxyprogesterone brand names: Provera, Amen, Depo-Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104.
We found no known interaction between Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Medroxyprogesterone and Progesterone in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.
If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Progesterone safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Medroxyprogesterone
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Medroxyprogesterone is filed under 3 classifications — progestin, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates, oral drugs. Progesterone has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being estrogens (moderate) and paclitaxel (abraxane, onxol) (minor) — and none of Medroxyprogesterone’s classifications are among them.
Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.
Progesterone Does Interact With Other Medications
Progesterone has 41 moderate, 1 minor known drug interactions in our database — Medroxyprogesterone isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
Check Another of Your Medications Against Progesterone
We haven’t checked that one against Progesterone yet — ask our pharmacists directly.
Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Progesterone. Pick one to open its full report.
Progesterone in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally, intramuscularly, intravaginally, or transdermally for purposes other than medically supervised adjunctive treatment for infertility. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of any form of supplemental or non-prescription bioidentical progesterone products. Some research has shown that there are large variations in progesterone concentrations in non-prescription progesterone products.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
What Medroxyprogesterone Is Prescribed For, and What Progesterone Has Been Studied For
These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Medroxyprogesterone is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Progesterone is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.
Medroxyprogesterone is prescribed for: Medroxyprogesterone is used for different conditions depending on the product form. The injectable forms — including Depo-Provera and intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension — are used to prevent pregnancy. Depo-subQ Provera 104 (the subcutaneous injection) is also approved to manage pain associated with endometriosis. The oral tablets — sold under the brand Provera and as generic medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets — treat secondary amenorrhea (periods that have stopped) and abnormal uterine bleeding caused by hormonal imbalance.
Read the rest of what Medroxyprogesterone is prescribed for
The tablets are also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (abnormal thickening of the uterine lining) in postmenopausal women with a uterus who are taking daily conjugated estrogens.
Progesterone has been studied for:
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Amenorrhea studied, not established Progesterone has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Progesterone for amenorrhea
Although there is interest in using oral and/or topical progesterone supplements or non-prescription bioidentical progesterone products for amenorrhea, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of these products for this condition.
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Endometrial hyperplasia studied, not established Progesterone has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Progesterone for endometrial hyperplasia
Although there is interest in using oral and/or topical progesterone supplements or non-prescription bioidentical progesterone products for endometrial hyperplasia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of these products for this condition.
Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Medroxyprogesterone on your own; if you are taking Progesterone for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.
Questions About Progesterone or Medroxyprogesterone
These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Progesterone or Medroxyprogesterone, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:
Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Medroxyprogesterone
This page covers Progesterone only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Medroxyprogesterone page lists 139 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).
By severity: 3 major · 95 moderate · 41 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Medroxyprogesterone page
“Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera) only works if its blood level holds steady, and 121 of the 139 supplements and herbs on file can shift that level through a single liver enzyme, CYP3A4. That makes this a list to respect, with three entries rated major.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Progesterone as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 3 real supplement products containing Progesterone, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Progesterone. Even though Progesterone itself has no known interaction with Medroxyprogesterone, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#480 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,296 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Progesterone reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Progesterone
What is Progesterone?
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Supporting fertility and early pregnancy (under medical care)
- Irregular or absent menstrual periods
- Menopause-related symptoms (with estrogen)
- Symptoms some attribute to low progesterone
Progesterone is a natural hormone, and prescription forms are used for fertility support, menstrual problems, and hormone therapy. Over-the-counter "natural" progesterone creams are not well standardized and their benefits are unproven, so any use of progesterone should be guided by a doctor or pharmacist.
Hormone (made in the body; supplement versions are synthesized, often from plant sterols) · Oral capsules, vaginal gels/inserts/suppositories, topical creams, intramuscular injections
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Progesterone is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Progesterone record says about it on its own.
Progesterone: dosing
There is no single standard dose for progesterone, and the right amount depends heavily on the form, the medical reason, and the person. Prescription dosing is set by a doctor based on the specific condition being treated.For over-the-counter creams, products vary widely in how much hormone they contain, and a reliable, proven dose has not been established.
From our Progesterone monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Medroxyprogesterone
What Is Medroxyprogesterone Used For?
Brand names: Provera, Amen, Depo-Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104
Medroxyprogesterone is used for different conditions depending on the product form. The injectable forms — including Depo-Provera and intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension — are used to prevent pregnancy. Depo-subQ Provera 104 (the subcutaneous injection) is also approved to manage pain associated with endometriosis.
The oral tablets — sold under the brand Provera and as generic medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets — treat secondary amenorrhea (periods that have stopped) and abnormal uterine bleeding caused by hormonal imbalance. The tablets are also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (abnormal thickening of the uterine lining) in postmenopausal women with a uterus who are taking daily conjugated estrogens.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Medroxyprogesterone
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (60,501 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Progesterone
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Progesterone — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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41 interactions
- Estradiol ›
- Conjugated Estrogens ›
- Esterified Estrogens ›
- Estropipate ›
- Estrogen ›
- Estrone ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol ›
- Oestrogen ›
- Prasterone (prescription Drug) ›
- Tibolone ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestimate ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, Ferrous Fumarate ›
- Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol Diacetate ›
- Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestrel ›
- Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol ›
- Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate ›
- Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate ›
- Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol ›
- Ethiny Estradiol, Levonorgestrel ›
- Norelgestromin, Ethinyl Estradiol ›
- Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous Fumarate ›
- Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens ›
- Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone ›
- Drospirenone, Estetrol ›
- Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Levomefolate ›
- Esterified Estrogens, Methyltestosterone ›
- Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone ›
- Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate ›
- Estradiol, Norgestimate ›
- Estradiol, Progesterone ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Drospirenone ›
- Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonogestrel ›
- Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol ›
- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Oestrogens, Conjugated ›
- Relugolix, Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate ›
- Segesterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol ›
1 interaction
No interaction 2,787 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Progesterone against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Sertraline ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Testosterone ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Aspirin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Docusate ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Prednisone ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Propranolol ›
- Metformin ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Bupropion ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Buspirone ›
- Citalopram ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,787 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Progesterone list.
Progesterone References
The 21 references that drive our Progesterone monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Leonetti HB, Longo S, Anasti JN. Transdermal progesterone cream for vasomotor symptoms and postmenopausal bone loss. Obstet Gynecol 1999;94:225-8. DOI
- Greendale GA, Reboussin BA, Hogan P, et al. Symptom relief and side effects of postmenopausal hormones: results from the Postmenopausal Interventions Trial. Obstet Gynecol 1998;92:982-8.
- Young DS. Effects of Drugs on Clinical Laboratory Tests 4th ed. Washington: AACC Press, 1995.
- Burnham TH, ed. Drug Facts and Comparisons, Updated Monthly. Facts and Comparisons, St. Louis, MO.
- Chen FP, Lee N, Soong YK. Changes in the lipoprotein profile in postmenopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy. Effects of natural and synthetic progesterone. J Reprod Med 1998;43:568-74.
- Espeland MA, Marcovina SM, Miller V, et al. Effect of postmenopausal hormone therapy on lipoprotein(a) concentration. Postmenopausal Estrogen/Progestin Interventions (PEPI) Investigators. Circulation 1998;97:979-86. DOI
- Freeman EW, Weinstock L, Rickels K, et al. A placebo-controlled study of effects of oral progesterone on performance and mood. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1992;33:293-8. PubMed
- Pouly JL, Bassil S, Frydman R, et al. Luteal support after in-vitro fertilization: Crinone 8%, a sustained release vaginal progesterone gel, versus Utrogestan, an oral micronized progesterone. Hum Reprod 1996;11:2085-9.
- Aebi S, Schnider T W, Los G, et al. A phase II/pharmacokinetic trial of high-dose progesterone in combination with paclitaxel. Cancer Chemother. Pharmacol. 1999;44(3):259-265. PubMed
- de, Wit H., Schmitt, L., Purdy, R., and Hauger, R. Effects of acute progesterone administration in healthy postmenopausal women and normally-cycling women. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2001;26(7):697-710. PubMed
- Soderpalm, A. H., Lindsey, S., Purdy, R. H., Hauger, R., and Wit, de H. Administration of progesterone produces mild sedative-like effects in men and women. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2004;29(3):339-354. PubMed
- Crammer, J. L. Premenstrual depression, cortisol and oestradiol treatment. Psychol.Med. 1986;16(2):451-455. PubMed
- Magill, P. J. Investigation of the efficacy of progesterone pessaries in the relief of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. progesterone Study Group. Br.J.Gen.Pract. 1995;45(400):589-593.
- Ma J, Huang S, Qin S, You C, Zeng Y. Progesterone for acute traumatic brain injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016;12:CD008409. PubMed
- Ma J, Huang S, Qin S, You C. Progesterone for acute traumatic brain injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012;10:CD008409. PubMed
- Afra TP, Razmi T M, Thoyyib M, et al. Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis as a clue to refractory jaundice in a young woman. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021;46(1):163-164. PubMed
- Stanczyk FZ, Matharu H, Winer SA. Bioidentical hormones. Climacteric. 2021;24(1):38-45. PubMed
- Hermann AC, Nafziger AN, Victory J, Kulawy R, Rocci ML Jr, Bertino JS Jr. Over-the-counter progesterone cream produces significant drug exposure compared to a food and drug administration-approved oral progesterone product. J Clin Pharmacol. 2005;45(6):61 PubMed
- Yan Z, Yun-Yun L, Zhou T, Li-Rong C, Xiao-Li Y, Yong L. The relationship between using estrogen and/or progesterone and the risk of mammary gland hyperplasia in women: a meta-analysis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022;38(7):543-547. PubMed
- Aldraihem MO, Al-Senani F, Bashir S. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis With Topical Estrogen-Progesterone Use in a Young Heterosexual Male: A Case Report. Neurologist 2023;28(3):184-186. PubMed
Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
Taking Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Progesterone with Medroxyprogesterone?
Do Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone have any of the same side effects?
Are Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone used for the same thing?
How was the Progesterone and Medroxyprogesterone combination checked?
Does Progesterone interact with any other medications?
Does Medroxyprogesterone interact with any supplements?
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