Utrogestan
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Crinone?;Endometrin?;FirstT-Progesterone VGS 100;FirstT-Progesterone VGS 200;FirstT-Progesterone VGS 25;FirstT-Progesterone VGS 400;FirstT-Progesterone VGS 50;Prometrium?
Brand Names: Canada:
Crinone?;Prometrium?
Uses
- It is used in in vitro fertilization.
- It is used to stop endometrial changes in women after change of life who are getting estrogen therapy.
- It is used to treat uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance.
- It is used to treat endometriosis.
- It is used to treat women who do not have a monthly period cycle.
- Progestins are made by the body and are used by the milk-making glands and to help the period (menstrual) cycle.
- It helps with pregnancy.
Dosing
How to take
- Capsule:
- Follow how to use as you have been told by your doctor or read the package insert.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle.
- Vaginal:
- Use gel vaginally.
- Use tablet vaginally.
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