Natural Micronized progesterone Softgel Capsule

Natural Micronized progesterone Softgel Capsules become under the brand name “PREGSURE-200” and belong to the class of medicines known as hormones used as hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women who have not had a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus). It is also used to treat periods/menstruation in women of childbearing age who have not reached menopause but stopped having periods. It is also used to treat endometrial hyperplasia and female infertility.

It contains progesterone which is a female hormone. It helps regulate ovulation and menstruation in women. Natural Micronized progesterone Softgel Capsules induce secretory changes in the endometrium lining of the uterus, promote breast development, relaxes the uterus, block the maturation and release of a follicle and maintain pregnancy.

Medical Benefits

• It is a hormone replacement treatment medication used in menopausal women who have not undergone a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus).
• It aids in the initiation of the menstrual cycle (periods) in women who have not yet reached menopause but have stopped receiving their periods.
• It also prevents uterine overgrowth in postmenopausal women receiving oestrogen as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
• Natural Micronized progesterone Softgel Capsules contain progesterone, which regulates ovulation and menstruation in women.
• It causes secretory changes in the uterine endometrium, stimulates breast growth, relaxes the uterus, prevents follicle maturation and release, and keeps the pregnancy going.

Direction of Use

• Usually taken Orally
• Take the prescribed dose at the same time each day.
• Swallow it as a whole with water.
• Don’t break, crush or chew it.
• Please take these capsules in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on specific medical conditions.

Storage

• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool and dry place.

Precautions

• Natural Micronized progesterone Softgel Capsules are not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Consult your doctor before giving it to your child.
• This capsule is a Category B medicine. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
• It may have an interaction with medicines, including anticonvulsants (acetazolamide and carbamazepine),  anti-infectives (metronidazole, clindamycin), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline) or herbal preparation (Ginkgo Biloba).

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal bloating
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does this medicine work?

This capsule induces secretory changes in the uterus’s endometrium lining, promotes breast development, relaxes the uterus, blocks the maturation and release of a follicle and maintains pregnancy.

In which cases is this capsule not advised?

Do not use it if you are allergic to peanuts, have unusual vaginal bleeding, have had any cancer (breast or uterus cancer), or undergoing estrogen plus progestin treatment. Tell your doctor before using this medicine if you have a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, or liver problems, are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant or are allergic to it.

How is this medicine beneficial in the case of fertility and pregnancy?

It helps in preparing the endometrium potential for pregnancy after ovulation. It thickens the lining of the endometrium to accept a fertilized egg. It also prevents muscle contractions of the uterus that would reject an egg in the uterus.

What are the signs of low progesterone?

Abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular or missed periods (amenorrhea), abdominal pain during pregnancy and frequent miscarriages are the signs of low progesterone. Additionally, low progesterone levels lead to high levels of estrogen, and women can have decreased sex drive, weight gain or gallbladder problems.