Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is used to treat various conditions caused by progesterone deficiencies such as female infertility, pain during menstruation, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and miscarriage. It also used a hormone replacement therapy.

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR will be prescribed to you depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-medicate. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor after some investigations like blood tests, ultrasonography, etc. Always take the medicine at the same time every day to avoid missing a dose. Swallow it whole, without breaking or chewing, preferably with a glass of water. Continue taking it for the duration advised by your doctor to get the most benefits.

However, Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR has some side effects like headache, nausea, vaginal bleeding, and breast pain. It may also cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Do not worry or panic. Ask your doctor about how to deal with these and what you can do to prevent them. If they still do not get better or worsen, consult your doctor on a further course of action.

You should always discuss any previous medical history like diabetes, depression, heart or liver disease, with the doctor before starting treatment with Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR. Also, if you have been taking any other medicines regularly, make sure to notify your doctor about them too. This is because certain medicines may interfere with the working of Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR or make it less effective. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without discussing it with a doctor. For any other doubts, do not hesitate to approach your doctor.

Uses of Gestanol Tablet SR

Treatment of Female infertility
Treatment of Pain during menstruation
Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Treatment of Endometriosis
Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding
Prevention of Miscarriage
Hormone replacement therapy

Benefits of Gestanol Tablet SR

In Treatment of Female infertility

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR aids in infertility by preparing the womb lining for pregnancy. It also helps in the regulation of the menstrual period and the prevention of repeated miscarriages. Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR can increase the chances of a successful pregnancy in women who have a history of recurrent abortions.

In Treatment of Pain during menstruation

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR gives relief from abdominal pain and cramps during a menstrual period. A painful period can have a major impact on your life, try to take rest, reduce stress and drink plenty of warm fluids to ease discomfort.

In Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome is a combination of physical and emotional disturbances that occurs when a woman’s menstruation comes to an end. Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR helps ease the symptoms of PMS such as bloating, swelling, tiredness, mood swings. Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR also relieves pain, cramp, and headaches associated with PMS. Altogether, this medicine will help ease discomforts and improve your mood. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, yoga, a healthy diet, and getting plenty of sleep may also be helpful.

In Treatment of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside the uterus. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea, and difficulty in conceiving. Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR prevents the growth of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus and thus helps relieve the symptoms you may have.

In Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR slows the growth of the lining of the womb before menstruation. By regulating and balancing the menstrual cycle it helps to reduce heavy or prolonged bleeding, improve regularity, and restore hormonal balance in the uterus.

In Prevention of Miscarriage

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR helps to prevent miscarriage in such women who have had such complications in an earlier pregnancy. It improves the thickness of the lining of the uterus (womb) and also attachment of the baby to the uterus. This makes sure that there are no abnormal contractions of the uterus which may lead to premature delivery.

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR helps prevent threatened miscarriage by supporting the hormonal environment necessary for maintaining a pregnancy. It has progesterone-like effects and helps to provide hormonal support to the uterus, ensuring a favorable environment for the implantation and development of the embryo. It stabilises the uterine lining and promoting proper growth of the pregnancy. This way Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR can help reduce the risk of miscarriage in cases of threatened miscarriage.

In Hormone replacement therapy

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR helps in protecting the uterus, relieving menopausal symptoms, regulating menstrual cycles, preventing estrogen-related complications, and supporting fertility treatments. 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.

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Side effects of Gestanol Tablet SR

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 Gestanol

Headache
Nausea
Breast pain
Migraine
Menstrual disorder
Breast tenderness
Vaginal bleeding

How to use Gestanol Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Gestanol Tablet SR works

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR works by imitating the activities of the natural hormone progesterone, which helps to alleviate the symptoms of hormonal imbalances. It helps in female infertility by preparing the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. It regulates the menstrual cycle and prevents repeated miscarriages. Therefore, this drug can increase the chances of pregnancy in females who have had a history of multiple abortions. It also relieves menstrual pain and cramps. Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR prevents the growth of the endometrial tissues and relieves the symptoms of endometriosis including pain in the lower back and stomach, pain during sexual intercourse, constipation, diarrhea, and difficulty in conception.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Gestanol Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is prescribed to treat a wide range of menstrual disorders and to maintain a healthy womb lining for the ongoing pregnancy.
It may also be used in women who have suffered repeated miscarriages.
It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Inform your doctor immediately if it carries on for more than a few months.
Before starting treatment with Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are lactose intolerant since Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR contains lactose.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before starting treatment with Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are lactose intolerant since Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR contains lactose.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Progestins (First generation)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Gestanol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Fulvestrant (Oral Route) Severe

Dydrogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant. Do not consume Fulvestrant with Dydrogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Anastrozole (Oral Route) Severe

Dydrogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole. Do not consume Anastrozole with Dydrogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Tamoxifen (Oral Route) Severe

Dydrogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen. Do not consume Tamoxifen with Dydrogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Letrozole (Oral Route) Severe

Dydrogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole. Do not consume Letrozole with Dydrogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Raloxifene (Oral Route) Severe

Dydrogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene. Do not consume Raloxifene with Dydrogesterone. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.

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Patient concerns

Tell me something fibroid in uterus.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

It's a benign overgrowth of uterine muscles. It can lead to heavy bleeding, pain during periods or infertility

During menstruation blood follow more took more than week feel weakness

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Sometimes hormonal imbalance can cause abnormal bleeding. If it was only once, there is no need to get worried, however if it recurs, it is best to get a pelvic scan done and see for any abnormalities.

Intramural uterine fibroid Mrs Sugandha PATIENT 50 yr female H/O intramural uterine fibroid of 5.6 mm, for further management to your appointment Or any suggestion

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT intramural fibroid is smal 2 x 2 cm. If it is not causing much symptoms like heavy bleeding during periods or severe pain there is no need for surgery as such.Depending n the symptoms the symptoms can be managed.

Mild Bleeding without menstruation. This is happening from last one week. There is mild pain also. I have consulted a local gynaecologist she told that it is bcoz of weakness. Plz suggest the reason and proper medicine for this

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please get a thyroid profile as well as ultrasound done to see what is going on. There is nothing like abnormal bleeding due to weakness. Abnormal bleeding is mostly due to hormonal issues.

FAQs

For how many days should Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR be taken?

Take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment depends on why you are being prescribed Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR and your response to the treatment. You may take it with or without food, preferably at the same time of each day.

What is Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR used for?

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is used to relieve the symptoms of endometriosis (a problem caused by growth of the womb lining outside the womb) and treat infertility due to low levels of progesterone. It also relieves painful periods, controls irregular periods (that come at the wrong time or not at all) and resolves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Additionally, it restarts periods that have stopped before the menopause (amenorrhoea) and also helps to stop or prevent unusually heavy or long periods (often due to the start of the menopause).

What are the side effects of Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR during pregnancy?

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR may cause an increased risk of hypospadias which is a birth defect of the penis involving the urinary opening. This occurs in children whose mothers have taken certain progestogens. However, the chance of developing this increased risk is not yet certain. So far, there is no evidence that taking Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is harmful. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of taking Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR during pregnancy.

Is progesterone and Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR same?

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is a man-made version of progesterone, the natural female sex hormone. It is used in conditions when your body does not produce enough progesterone.

Is Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR good to prevent a miscarriage?

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR is used to prevent habitual abortion (miscarriage) and possible cases of abortion that may be occurring due to lack of the hormone progesterone. If the reason behind the miscarriage is due to this deficiency, Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR can definitely prevent a miscarriage. However, Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR should never be taken without consulting a doctor. It is advised that you should follow the instructions of your doctor carefully to make sure it works best for you.

Who should not take Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR?

You should not take Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to it, have a tumor that is made worse by progestins (such as meningioma) or if you have irregular or unusually heavy periods with an unknown cause.

What if I forget a dose?

If you forget to take today’s tablet and it is less than 12 hours late, take it as soon as you remember. Continue taking the next scheduled tablet at the normal time. But, if it is more than 12 hours since you should have taken your tablet, miss this tablet out and continue the medication as prescribed. Remember not to take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Missing a tablet may cause irregular bleeding or spotting.

Does Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR cause breast changes?

Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR may cause breast pain as a side effect. However, a thorough breast examination is recommended before starting treatment with Gestanol 20mg Tablet SR. Also, if you notice any breast related changes, like, any lumps, change in fullness, breast heaviness, etc., talk to your doctor about it.

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