Dydrogesterone

Dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, secondary amenorrhoea, irregular cycles, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, pre-menstrual syndrome, threatened & habitual abortion associated w/ proven progesterone deficiency, infertility due to luteal insufficiency, hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Luteal support as part of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment.

Dysmenorrhoea 1 tab bd from day 5-25 of cycle. Endometriosis 1 tab bd-tds from day 5-25 of cycle or continuously. Dysfunctional bleeding (to stop bleeding) 1 tab bd for 5-7 days, (to prevent bleeding) 1 tab bd from day 11-25 of cycle. Amenorrhoea 1 tab bd from day 11-25 of cycle w/ oestrogen once daily from day 1-25 of cycle. Premenstrual syndrome/irregular cycles 1 tab bd from day 11-25 of cycle. Threatened abortion 4 tab at once, then 1 tab every 8 hr until reduced symptoms. Habitual abortion 1 tab bd until 20th wk of pregnancy. Infertility due to luteal insufficiency 1 tab daily from day 14-25 of cycle for at least 6 consecutive cycles. Luteal support as part of ART treatment 1 tab tds starting at oocyte retrieval day & continue for 10 wk in confirmed pregnancy. HRT In combination w/ continuous oestrogen therapy: 1 tab daily for 14 consecutive days of 28-day cycle. In combination w/ cyclical oestrogen therapy: 1 tab daily during last 12-14 days of oestrogen therapy.