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

Summary:

Hypospadias is reported as a side effect among people who take Progesterone (progesterone), especially for people who are 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Folate, and have Hepatitis b.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypospadias 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 21,022 Progesterone users. Check the latest studies of Progesterone.

What is Hypospadias?

Hypospadias (an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis) is found to be associated with 138 drugs and 59 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypospadias.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

20,008 people reported to have side effects when taking Progesterone.
Among them, 27 people (0.13%) have Hypospadias.

Could Progesterone cause Hypospadias?

Among these 27 people:

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

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

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

  • 0-1: 85.71 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 14.29 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Progesterone? *

  1. Folate: 6 people, 22.22%
  2. Arixtra: 5 people, 18.52%
  3. Prednisolone: 5 people, 18.52%
  4. Bisoprolol Fumarate: 5 people, 18.52%
  5. Monurol: 5 people, 18.52%
  6. Oxytocin: 4 people, 14.81%
  7. Cefuroxime: 4 people, 14.81%
  8. Amoxicillin: 3 people, 11.11%
  9. Metoprolol Tartrate: 3 people, 11.11%
  10. Levothyroxine Sodium: 3 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypospadias? *

  1. Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 12 people, 44.44%
  2. Genitalia External Ambiguous (external genitals don't appear to be clearly either male or female): 6 people, 22.22%
  3. Hydrocele: 5 people, 18.52%
  4. Small For Dates Baby (an unborn baby is growing more slowly and is smaller than most babies are at the same age): 5 people, 18.52%
  5. Enlarged Clitoris: 4 people, 14.81%
  6. Mosaicism (presence of two or more populations of cells with different genotypes in one individual): 4 people, 14.81%
  7. Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 4 people, 14.81%
  8. Labia Enlarged (large labia): 2 people, 7.41%
  9. Apgar Score Low: 2 people, 7.41%
  10. Brain Hypoxia (reduced supply of oxygen to the brain): 2 people, 7.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hepatitis B: 6 people, 22.22%
  2. Labor Induction: 4 people, 14.81%
  3. Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 14.81%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.11%
  5. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 11.11%
  6. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 11.11%
  7. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 7.41%
  8. Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 3.70%
  9. Abortion Threatened (abortion with vaginal bleeding): 1 person, 3.70%
  10. Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 3.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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.

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