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Utrogestan Information

Utrogestan (progesterone) is used in women undergoing treatment for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The progesterone in Utrogestan helps you to become pregnant and to stay pregnant. Utrogestan is also used with another medicine called oestrogen to reduce the symptoms of the menopause (change of life). The combination of Utrogestan and oestrogen belongs to a group of medicines called hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It is used only in women who still have a womb (uterus). As you get near to the menopause, the amount of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone in your body goes down. HRT like Utrogestan replaces these hormones and helps reduce the symptoms of the menopause.

Utrogestan Side Effects

The most common side effects of Utrogestan may include local itching, burning, redness, or vaginal discharge; altered periods; amenorrhoea; headaches. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Nausea;
• Abdominal Pain;
• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) weight gain, bloating or fluid retention in abdomen, pelvic pain;
• Vomiting;
• Vaginal spotting or bleeding

Utrogestan Precautions

Do not use Utrogestan if you are allergic to progesterone or to any other ingredients in this medication or if you have any other medical problems, especially if you have liver disease; unusual vaginal bleeding; have had or are having a stroke or a heart attack; have a sudden and severe headache; have partial or complete loss of vision; have or have had blood clots in the leg, lungs, eyes, or elsewhere in the body; have or have had inflammation of the veins; have breast cancer or are suspected to have breast cancer; have or are suspected to have endometrial, ovarian, cervical or vaginal cancer; have a blood disease. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy; have asthma; have kidney disease; have heart disease; are using other products that are applied to your vagina, like those used to treat yeast infections; are older than 35 years of age; smoke; have edema (fluid retention); have ever had depression; gall stones; severe headache. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Utrogestan and other medications. Do not take Utrogestan if you are pregnant or might become pregnant. Do not take Utrogestan with food. You may feel sleepy or dizzy while taking Utrogestan. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. Taking Utrogestan at bedtime can reduce these effects. Utrogestan contains soya lecithin. Do not take Utrogestan if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to soya.

Do I need a prescription to order Utrogestan?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Utrogestan.