Dienogest
Information about Dienogest
Dienogest uses
Dienogest is used for endometriosis.
How dienogest works
Dienogest is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium.
Common side effects of dienogest
Depression, Headache, Acne, Edema (swelling), Anxiety, Breast pain, Abnormal menstrual bleeding, Weight gain, Sleep disorder, Nervousness, Loss of libido, Mood swings, Migraine, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Hair loss, Back pain, Breast engorgement, Ovarian cysts, Hot flushes, Vaginal bleeding, Asthenic conditions, Irritability, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Weight loss, Increased appetite, Difficulty in paying attention, Dry eye, Ringing in ear, Palpitations, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Breathlessness, Diarrhea, Constipation, Abdominal discomfort, Gastrointestinal inflammation, Gum swelling, Dry skin, Sweating, Itching, Excessive hair growth on face, Onycholysis, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Abnormal hair growth, Photosensitivity, Pigmentation disorders, Bone pain, Muscle spasm, Pain in extremities, Heaviness in extremities, Urinary tract infection, Vaginal yeast infection, Vaginal dryness, Vaginal discharge, Pelvic pain, Atrophic vulvovaginitis, Breast lump, Fibrocystic breast disease, Breast induration, Venous thromboembolism, Jaundice, Gallbladder disease
Available Medicine for Dienogest
Expert advice for Dienogest
- You have been prescribed Dienogest for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
- Take it without any break, preferably at the same time everyday.
- Do not use hormonal contraceptives while taking this medicine. If required, use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms.
- You may experience infrequent or irregular menstrual bleeding patterns. Consult your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not use Dienogest if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Dienogest
Dienogest
Q. Does Dienogest prevent pregnancy?
Yes, Dienogest can be used as a contraceptive when taken in combination with estrogen. You should take the prescribed doses daily when taking it to prevent pregnancy.
Q. Is Dienogest a steroid?
Yes, Dienogest is a type of synthetic steroid. It is made up of a female hormone called progesterone and is used in combination with estrogen in contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy.
Q. For how long should Dienogest be taken?
The exact duration of the therapy will be decided by your doctor depending upon the condition you are being treated for. The duration generally varies if you are being treated for endometriosis or if it is being given in combination as oral birth control pills. This medicine can be taken for a long time as it is found to be quite well tolerated by the patients if taken as prescribed by the doctor. Do consult your doctor before taking this medication.