Progest
Progest Products are primarily used for
About Progest Products
Uses of Progest Products
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) is used for hormone replacement therapy and female infertility. It is also used to restore menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles).
Progest Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Progest are Abdominal pain, Sleepiness, Absence of menstrual periods, Itching, Flatulence, Nausea, Depression, Breast tenderness, Abnormal vaginal bleeding, Altered menstrual cycle, Edema (swelling), Change in body weight, Changes in cervical secretion, Cholestatic jaundice, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Red spots or bumps, Acne, Hair loss, Excessive hair growth on face, Anaphylactic reaction, Fever, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Soreness, Diarrhea, Vaginal irritation, Vaginal dryness, Dementia, Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs), Myocardial infarction, Stroke, Pulmonary embolism, Breast cancer.
How Progest Products work
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.
Patient Concerns about Progest Products
Frequently asked questions about Progest Products
Frequently asked questions about Progesterone (Natural Micronized)
Q. What is Progest 100mg Injection and what is it used for?
Progest 100mg Injection contains progesterone, which is a natural female sex hormone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance. It is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus).
Q. How and in what dose should I take Progest 100mg Injection?
Progest 100mg Injection is given as an injection into the muscle, by a doctor or nurse only. The dose and duration are decided by your doctor, depending on your exact medical condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Progest 100mg Injection.
Q. What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking Progest 100mg Injection?
The common side effects associated with Progest 100mg Injection are local injection site reactions (redness, pain, or swelling), nausea, vaginal discharge, weight changes, jaundice, mental depression, and fever. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.
Q. Does Progest 100mg Injection cause weight gain?
Yes, the use of Progest 100mg Injection may cause weight gain. The weight gain may be due to water retention and may not be a serious sign. However, contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you.
Q. How is Progest 100mg Injection beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Progest 100mg Injection is a crucial hormone for fertility. It is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. This is given as a medicine 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.
Q. Is Progest 100mg Injection effective?
Progest 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 Progest 100mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Products for Progest
Progest 100mg Injection
vial of 2 ml Injection
MRP
₹74
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Progest 200mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹140
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