Oral administration
In women with intact uterus in a hormonal treatment of (natural or occurring due to removal of the ovaries) menopausal symptoms as a supplement to estrogen treatment. The combination of the two hormones reduced the increased risk of uterine cancer, is adjusted for the sole administration of estrogen.
Menopausal symptoms manifest themselves, especially in hot flashes, sweating, heart palpitations, insomnia and / or psychological symptoms such as irritability and depressed mood.
Depressive states can be influenced but only by such a treatment if they are directly connected with the hot flashes.
Premenopausal (period before menopause, physical and emotional problems: see above).
Premenstrual syndrome (physical and mental symptoms that occur several days before the start of menses).
Irregular menstrual bleeding, if they are proven to hormonal disturbances and pathological changes in the ovaries or uterus due.
Vaginal administration
Menstrual disorders and infertility as a result of proven progesterone deficiency as part of a medically assisted reproduction program after a stimulation of egg maturation by means of other hormones ("In-vitro fertilization").
What is it used for?
Before starting treatment, you, the doctor or the doctor to undergo a thorough gynecological examination, and it is essential that you follow his or her instructions.
How is it used?
Utrogestan can be administered orally (by mouth) or vaginally (through the vagina). Of administration, dosage and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor.
Oral administration
As a complement to a hormone replacement therapy during and after menopause, the dose is usually 2 capsules Utrogestan to 100 mg in 12 to 14 consecutive days during each monthly cycle of estrogen treatment. Usually occurs 3 to 5 days after taking the last Utrogestan capsule, vaginal bleeding (which is comparable to a normal menstrual period).
For complaints in the premenopause, premenstrual complaints, and for Zyklusunregelmässigkeiten are generally 2 to 3 capsules Utrogestan prescribed to 100 mg daily, each for 10 days, ie of 17 to 26 Day of the menstrual cycle, are to be taken.
The dosage of 2 capsules of 100 mg Utrogestan can be replaced by 1 capsule Utrogestan mg to 200.
Vaginal administration
For menstrual disorders, the dosage is generally 2 to 3 capsules of 100 mg daily, each for 10 days, namely from 17 to 26 Day of the menstrual cycle, are to be taken.
As part of a program for medically assisted procreation, the dosage is usually 4 capsules of 100 mg daily from the day on which the doctor injected to induce ovulation another hormone. Those with the vaginal administration of Utrogestan maximum until the 12th Week of pregnancy continue.
Thus, the capsules can develop their full effectiveness, they must be inserted deep into the vagina.
The dosage of 4 capsules of 100 mg Utrogestan can be replaced by 2 mg capsules Utrogestan to 200.
Do not change from the prescribed dosage.
If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Associated risks?
Oral administration
The following side effects may occur when taking Utrogestan:
Common: Irregular menstrual bleeding or "spotting" (spotting between regular menstrual periods, generally during the first two months of treatment), headache.
Uncommon: tension in the breasts, sleepiness, dizziness, depression, itching, skin rashes (hives), jaundice, acne, skin tags, gastro-intestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting.
Rare: weight gain, changes in glucose tolerance.
Report of 2 isolated hypersensitivity reactions (allergy with skin redness, sweating, heart palpitations, in certain cases, fainting).
Vaginal administration
Rare: local intolerance (burning, itching or slimy discharge) or common side effects (sleepiness, dizziness).
Contact the occurrence of adverse reactions to your doctor.
The appearance of a number of undesirable side effects due to the interruption of treatment (see "When is exercised in the use of Utrogestan care?").
More information
The medication must be kept out at room temperature (15 to 25 ° C) and for children. It may only until the expiration of the pack with "EXP" date will be used.
In the case of biopsy-prescription, you must inform the staff know you use this progestin treatment.
Further information can be obtained from your doctor or pharmacist has the detailed technical information.
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