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If you have advanced womb cancer your doctor may recommend hormonal treatment| with progesterone.
Hormones are substances that occur naturally in the body. They are involved in the growth and activity of our cells. Progesterone is one of the female sex hormones, and it can affect growth of the cells in the lining of the womb.
Progesterone treatment may shrink the cancer and control symptoms it is causing. Progesterone is available as tablets or by injection and can be given by your GP. The most common types are:
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 and a lack of interest in sex.
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