AF may be brief, with symptoms that come and go and end on their own. Or, the condition may be ongoing and require treatment. Sometimes AF is permanent, and medicines or other treatments can't restore a normal heart rhythm. The animation below shows atrial fibrillation. Click the start button to play the animation.
The hormones progesterone and estrogen play a significant role in fluid retention. When estrogen levels are elevated, women tend to retain more water than usual. This is why bloating is common in the days leading up to a woman's menstrual cycle - more estrogen means more water retention. During menopause, estrogen levels erratically fluctuate and bloating becomes more chronic.
Side Effects of Stopping the Use of Progesterone Pills. Side effects of stopping progesterone pills are generally mild; however, in some cases the side effects can be severe or persistent. Side effects can include breast tenderness and even an increased risk for cancer. Progesterone pills are used for a number of reasons to balance a woman's progesterone levels. Often, progesterone pills are taken during menopausal hormone therapy or to balance abnormal or irregular menstrual cycles.