Cancerbackup: Hormonal treatment
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If you have advanced womb cancer your doctor may recommend hormonal treatment with progesterone. This may shrink the cancer and control symptoms the cancer may be causing.
Progesterone is a hormone that occurs naturally in women. Artificial progesterone is available as tablets or by injection and can be given by your GP. The most common types are medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera®) and megestrol (Megace®).
Side effects
Progesterone has very few side effects. Although some women may feel slightly sick, most women find that their appetite increases. This may make them put on some weight. Some women also notice slight muscle cramps.
Content last reviewed: 01 October 2007
Page last modified: 12 November 2007
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