Micronised Progesterone

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Progesterone	Utrogestan

Micronised Progesterone - What is it for

Micronised progesterone (also known as Utrogestan®) is a type of progestogen that can be used for the following purposes:

Preparing the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg, where the egg sticks to the wall of uterus
Maintennce of pregnancy once implantation occurs
Enhance implantation of a fertilized egg (routinely used for during IVF) and to decrease the risk of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)
Management of various abnormal uterine bleeding including absence of menstrual flow and heavy menstrual flow and heavy menstrual bleeding
Management of menopause in combination with estrogen replacement therapy

It is important to use micronised progesterone as directed by your healthcare professional.

Micronised Progesterone - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Micronised Progesterone cause?

Stomach discomfort, nausea and vomitting

Take it after food to reduce these side effects

Breast tenderness
Headache

You may take Paracetamol to manage headaches

Dizziness, drowsiness

Avoid activities that require mental alertness and avoid using heavy machineries

Weight changes, mood swings

Take medication at the same time every day to avoid huge changes in the hormone levels in your body, which can lead to mood changes.

Skin pigmentation

Apply sunblock when outdoors and avoid long hours of sun exposure

Consult your doctor about any symptoms that becomes bothersome

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
Difficulty in breathing
Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately

Before taking Micronised Progesterone , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your healthcare professional if:

You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies
You have a history of or current medical conditions such as liver problems, stroke, heart disease, blood clots, migraine headaches, epilepsy (fits), diabetes mellitus or cancer

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Micronised Progesterone ?

Some medications may affect how micronised progesterone works or be affected by micronised progesterone. Please inform other healthcare professionals about the medication you are taking if you are seeing them for other medical conditions.

Micronised Progesterone - Dosage and How to Use

How should Micronised Progesterone be used?

Do not stop taking your medication without checking with your healthcare professional.
This medication can be taken by mouth or inserted into the vagina. Please refer to the medication label for specific instructions. If taken by mouth, take at the same time every day after food to reduce stomach discomfort.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.