Product introduction
Bb Gest 100mg Injection provides progesterone, which is a natural hormone essential for reproductive health. It is used to support pregnancy in female infertility and as part of hormone replacement therapy. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle, prepares the uterus for pregnancy, and balances hormones.
You should use Bb Gest 100mg Injection as your doctor has advised. It is given as an injection by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed the prescribed dose or use it for longer than recommended. Your doctor may advise you to continue receiving this injection for a certain period after pregnancy is confirmed.
The most common side effects include headache, back pain, dizziness, weight gain, vaginal discharge, stomach cramps, pain or swelling in your abdomen, and feeling sick. You may also feel bloated, less interested in sex, and get pain or discharge in your vagina. Your doctor or nurse may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Very occasionally, people get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention.
Bb Gest 100mg Injection may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems, or have diabetes or asthma.
Let your doctor know your medical history. Check with your doctor about all other medicines that may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. In general, alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine.
Uses of Bb Gest Injection
Benefits of Bb Gest Injection
In Female infertility
Bb Gest 100mg Injection contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. This medicine helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Bb Gest Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bb Gest
- Nervousness
- Decreased libido
- Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
- Depression
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal distension
- Nausea
- Back pain
- Leg cramps
- Irregular uterine bleeding
- Vaginal discharge
- Breast pain
- Breast tenderness
- Pain during periods
- Pelvic pain
- Vaginal inflammation
- Edema (swelling)
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Change in body weight
How to use Bb Gest Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bb Gest Injection works
Bb Gest 100mg Injection works by preparing the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining a healthy environment for fetal development. It thickens the uterine lining to support implantation and prevents contractions that could lead to early pregnancy loss. Additionally, it helps regulate the menstrual cycle and balances other reproductive hormones. In hormone therapy, it supports overall hormonal stability and helps manage symptoms related to hormonal imbalances.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bb Gest 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Bb Gest 100mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bb Gest 100mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bb Gest 100mg Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bb Gest 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Bb Gest 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease.
Use of Bb Gest 100mg Injection is however not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Bb Gest 100mg Injection is however not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Bb Gest Injection?
If you miss a dose of Bb Gest 100mg Injection, consult the doctor.
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Quick tips
- Do not self-administer unless advised. Only inject at home if your doctor has trained you properly.
- Let your doctor know if you have any history of blood clots, breast cancer, or liver issues before starting treatment.
- Your doctor may schedule hormone level tests or scans to monitor your response to treatment. Make sure to attend all scheduled appointments for best results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Natural Progesterone
Interaction with drugs
Taking Bb Gest with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Lorlatinib with Progesterone. Lorlatinib may reduce blood levels of Progesterone.
Do not consume Anastrozole with Progesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Progesterone may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.
Do not consume Tamoxifen with Progesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Progesterone is not recommended in individuals with known, suspecte
Do not consume Letrozole with Progesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Progesterone may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole.
It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observat
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Bb Gest 100mg Injection?
Bb Gest 100mg Injection contains progesterone, which is a natural female sex hormone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused by hormonal imbalances. It may also be prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus).
What does Bb Gest 100mg Injection treat?
Bb Gest 100mg Injection is used to treat various disorders. It is given to women with secondary amenorrhea (no menstruation for 3 months in women who have had their menses before). It is used to support pregnancy, prevent premature labor, and treat bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause. It may be used as a part of fertility treatment and may be given as hormone replacement therapy after menopause. It is also given to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding, like dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
How and in what dose should I take Bb Gest 100mg Injection?
Bb Gest 100mg Injection is to be given by a doctor or nurse only. It is given as an injection into the muscle. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Bb Gest 100mg Injection.
Does Bb Gest 100mg Injection cause weight gain?
Yes, the use of Bb Gest 100mg Injection may cause weight gain. The reason for this weight gain could be water retention. However, this may not be a serious sign. If you are concerned about weight gain, contact your doctor.
How is Bb Gest 100mg Injection beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Bb Gest 100mg Injection consists of progesterone, which is important for fertility. Progesterone is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and also maintains it. Bb Gest 100mg Injection is given in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for the pregnancy and to prevent abortions in some cases. It is also used to prevent premature labor.
Is Bb Gest 100mg Injection effective?
Bb Gest 100mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Bb Gest 100mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Marketer details
Name: Beulah Biomedics Ltd
Address: Beulah Biomedics Limited, No. 1-8-813/80 SRT, Prakash Nagar Begumpet, Begumpet Prakash Nagar, Hyderabad-500016, Telangana, India
Country of origin: India
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