The drug "Utrozhestan": instructions for use

The drug "Utrozhestan" instructions for use refers to progestogen, the active substance of which is the hormone of the yellow body progesterone, which, penetrating into the nuclei of cells, allows activating the work of DNA and stimulating the synthesis of RNA. The medication is in the form of capsules for internal use and intravaginal administration.

Use of the drug "Utrozhestan"

The instruction indicates that the agent can be used to treat progesterone-deficient conditions in the female half of humanity. With the help of oral intake, infertility is treated, which is a consequence of luteal insufficiency, malfunctions of menstrual cycles arising from ovulation disorders.

Also, the medication is used for the therapy of premenstrual tension syndrome, fibrocystic mastopathy, premenopause. In addition, hormone replacement therapy for menopause, with the simultaneous administration of estrogen preparations and capsules "Utrozhestan".

Instructions for use provide information on intravaginal administration for hormone replacement therapy with a lack of progesterone, as well as for missing (non-functioning) ovaries. The agent is prescribed to support the luteal phase during preparation for artificial insemination (extracorporeal), as well as in the spontaneous or induced menstrual cycle.

The medication is effective in premature menopause, for the treatment of infertility, prevention of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, threatening or habitual abortion due to the lack of progesterone.

The drug "Utrozhestan": side effects and contraindications

Reviews of patients taking the drug indicate the possibility of side effects. Negative effects include allergic reactions. With internal application after about an hour and a half, drowsiness may occur, which becomes dizziness. In rare cases, intermenstrual bleeding occurs after using the drug "Utrozhestan."

Instructions for use also indicate prohibitions on medication. Contraindications include a tendency to thrombosis, incomplete abortion, thromboembolism or acute phlebitis. It is inadmissible to use the medication for unclear etiology of bleeding from the genital tract, in porphyria, with suspected or established malignancies developing in the genitals and mammary glands.

Do not take medication with severe violations of the liver, with increased sensitivity to the components. Side effects occur mainly because of an overdose and go with a decrease in the amount of the drug.

The drug "Utrozhestan": the price and use

Inside the medicine is taken at bedtime in the amount of 200-300 milligrams, the standard course of therapy is 10 days. Intravaginal capsules are used depending on the diagnosis, the initial dose is from 100 mg and can reach a maximum of 600 mg. Use one to three times a day for two months.

The cost of capsules varies from 450 to 500 rubles depending on the volume of the medicine.