Table 4.

Side effects of progestogens in relation to physiological activity

Physiological activitySide effects
ProgestogenicBreast tenderness, change in bowel activity, bloating, increased appetite, tiredness, mood changes, skin changes
AndrogenicOily skin, acne, hirsutism, weight gain, mood changes
GlucocorticoidMood swings, increased appetite, water retention
MineralocorticoidWater retention, bloating