Use of Duphaston in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

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The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor I Le Hong Lien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
PCOS will tend to affect all areas of the body, including the reproductive system. It increases the risk of gynecological diseases, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Duphaston is often prescribed by doctors to support the treatment of polycystic ovaries.

1.Learn about polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the leading causes of female infertility. Polycystic ovaries means an abnormal increase in androgen levels in a woman's body. Androgen levels will disrupt the development of follicles, many small follicles will appear because the follicles cannot develop, however, the eggs cannot mature and do not mature, so there will be no ovulation. egg .
Women with PCOS will often have irregular periods or amenorrhea Warning signs and symptoms of PCOS include:
Irregular menstrual cycles, with or without menstruation, the number of Menstrual volume can be small or large. Infertile women Being overweight, obese, or having lots of acne Having lots of hair on the face, chest, abdomen, or thighs Oily or thick, dark skin in areas with folds Polycystic ovaries will tend to affect all parts of the body, including the reproductive system. It increases the risk of infertility, gynecological diseases, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In addition, women with PCOS also have an increased risk of endometrial hyperplasia, which causes the lining of the uterus to become thicker and a higher risk of endometrial cancer.

Buồng trứng đa nang có nghĩa là sự gia tăng bất thường về nồng độ androgen trong cơ thể của phụ nữ
Buồng trứng đa nang có nghĩa là sự gia tăng bất thường về nồng độ androgen trong cơ thể của phụ nữ

2. Use of Duphaston in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Duphaston is a prescription medication that belongs to the hormonal group. In addition, duphaston is also a drug that helps pregnant women maintain pregnancy or can increase the ability of women to conceive. Duphaston is a drug that should only be taken when prescribed by a specialist with a clear purpose. Duphaston has the main active ingredient Dydrogesteron with a strength of 10mg. Dydrogesteron is a hormone similar to progesterone, a hormone naturally occurring in the body. Besides, Duphaston is also prepared from a number of other excipients such as lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide (E171), magnesium stearate,...
With the same active ingredients as Duphaston, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis uterus or signs of a disorder related to a decrease in progesterone causing irregular menstruation will be indicated for treatment. In addition, those who are infertile due to luteal insufficiency or threatened with miscarriage or recurrent miscarriage due to luteal insufficiency may also need to take Duphaston.
For those who have irregular periods, how long does it take to have a period when taking Duphaston? Accordingly, after about 10-14 days of taking Duphaston as prescribed, Duphaston will produce regular menstrual periods.

Thuốc duphaston là một thuốc kê đơn thuộc nhóm hormon nội tiết tố
Thuốc duphaston là một thuốc kê đơn thuộc nhóm hormon nội tiết tố

3. Can I take duphaston before getting pregnant?

Duphaston medicine produces a more stable menstrual cycle, from which a woman can predict the time of ovulation to conceive, so it is possible to take duphaston before becoming pregnant.
Besides, Duphaston can also be used for pregnant women to prevent or treat threatened miscarriage. However, do not arbitrarily use Duphaston during pregnancy. If there are abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to re-examine for timely treatment.
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