Progesterone and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Progesterone (progesterone), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Synthroid, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Progesterone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,008 people who have side effects when taking Progesterone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Progesterone?

Progesterone has active ingredients of progesterone. It is often used in menopause. eHealthMe is studying from 21,021 Progesterone users. Check the latest studies of Progesterone.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 976 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.



On Jul, 06, 2026

20,008 people reported to have side effects when taking Progesterone.
Among them, 53 people (0.26%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Could Progesterone cause Hyperthyroidism?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Progesterone when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 100 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Progesterone? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Progesterone? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 2.56 %
  • 10-19: 15.38 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 30.77 %
  • 40-49: 15.38 %
  • 50-59: 20.51 %
  • 60+: 15.38 %

What are other drugs people take besides Progesterone? *

  1. Synthroid: 20 people, 37.74%
  2. Prednisone: 13 people, 24.53%
  3. Estradiol: 13 people, 24.53%
  4. Adderall: 8 people, 15.09%
  5. Vitamins: 8 people, 15.09%
  6. Estrace: 7 people, 13.21%
  7. Xyrem: 7 people, 13.21%
  8. Magnesium: 6 people, 11.32%
  9. Humatrope: 6 people, 11.32%
  10. Levothyroxine Sodium: 6 people, 11.32%

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

  1. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 14 people, 26.42%
  2. Pain In Extremity: 12 people, 22.64%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 20.75%
  4. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 20.75%
  5. Thyroid Diseases: 11 people, 20.75%
  6. Weakness: 10 people, 18.87%
  7. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 18.87%
  8. Heart Rate Increased: 9 people, 16.98%
  9. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 8 people, 15.09%
  10. Hair Loss: 8 people, 15.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 8 people, 15.09%
  2. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 8 people, 15.09%
  3. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 11.32%
  4. Growth Hormone Deficiency: 6 people, 11.32%
  5. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 11.32%
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 9.43%
  7. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (excess egg stimulation from ovary due to medicine): 5 people, 9.43%
  8. High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 7.55%
  9. Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 4 people, 7.55%
  10. Migraine (headache): 4 people, 7.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on progesterone (the active ingredients of Progesterone) and Progesterone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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