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Cyclo Progynova is known as a drug with the ability to improve estrogen deficiency and female hormone disorders - the main cause of menstrual problems as well as many other health syndromes in women. In this article, readers will be provided with specific information about what Cyclo Progynova is and what Cyclo Progynova does.
1. Find out information about what Cyclo Progynova is and what are its ingredients
Cyclo Progynova is known as a drug against female hormone disorders thanks to its ability to provide a source of estrogen hormone - an extremely abundant female sex hormone. The drug Cyclo Progynova comes from the manufacturer Schering GmbH & Co. Productions KG of Germany, is made in the form of convenient tablets with sugar coating, the package includes a box containing 10 brown pills and 11 white pills.
The main ingredient of Cyclo Progynova is estradiol valerate with a strength of 2mg in both brown and white pills. However, the brown tablet does have an additional 0.5mg of norgestrel. In addition, the drug also has a number of other excipients.
Pharmacodynamics of Cyclo Progynova: The estrogen provided by Cyclo Progynova is Estradiol valerate - a precursor of 17 Beta-estradio l which is produced naturally in the body. Meanwhile, norgestrel is composed of a progestogen complex. During the use of the drug, Cyclo Progynova does not inhibit the body's ovulation, but has a great influence on the production of endogenous hormones. Therefore, the drug Cyclo Progynova has no contraceptive effect but only plays a role in regulating sex hormone levels in women with menstrual disorders, abnormal bleeding during menopause...
2. What effect does Cyclo Progynova have on female sex hormone balance?
Cyclo Progynova is a prescription drug, usually indicated in cases such as:
Using the drug as a type of hormone replacement therapy for patients with estrogen deficiency syndrome caused by many causes such as: Decreased gonadal function, ovariectomy, primary ovarian failure, or possibly menopause. Women in perimenopause and menopause have vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, urinary tract atrophy, profuse sweating, etc. Effectively improve and prevent thinning Bone loss occurs when a woman enters menopause. Corrects irregularities of the menstrual cycle, primary and secondary amenorrhea...
3. In which cases is Cyclo Progynova contraindicated?
Although it is a drug that supplements and rebalances female sex hormones, specifically estrogen, not all women can safely use Cyclo Progynova. The drug still has some contraindications as follows:
Do not use Cyclo Progynova for cases of allergy to drug components, especially two components norgestrel and estradiol valerate. Women who are pregnant or are in the first 6 months of breastfeeding. Vaginal bleeding is present but the cause is unknown. Suspected or current breast cancer, benign or malignant tumor in the uterus related to sex hormones. Have a history or current history of a benign or malignant tumor in the liver, a serious liver problem... The patient has had a blood clot-blocking problem, such as a stroke or myocardial infarction. Cardiac, current, severe progressive venous thrombosis, pre-existing medical condition or high risk of acquiring it. Severe hypertriglyceridemia...
4. Detailed instructions on how to use and dose Cyclo Progynova
4.1. What is the dose of Cyclo Progynova? The specific dose of the drug will depend on the patient's condition and will be prescribed by the doctor based on factors such as age, type of disease... Therefore, you absolutely should not use the drug yourself if you haven't already. Know your own situation.
For the white pill, you will take it daily and take it continuously for the first 11 days, then continue to take the brown pill for the next 10 days, the total time of using the drug is 21 days and the last 7 days. will stop the drug, end a course of treatment with Cyclo Progynova . However, depending on the medical condition, the doctor may prescribe more than one follow-up course with detailed instructions.
4.2. How to use Cyclo Progynova? The drug should be used after the patient has finished menstruating or at least starting on the 5th day of the cycle in case the patient is still menstruating. For patients who no longer have periods or have irregular menstrual cycles, post-menopausal patients... can immediately use the drug at any time. Cyclo Progynova should be taken daily at a fixed time with a little water, whole tablets (do not crush or chew). To avoid forgetting the time to take your medicine, you should set alarms at convenient times of the day to remind you.
5. What side effects does Cyclo Progynova cause?
The use of Cyclo Progynova can cause many unwanted effects that turn your life upside down, the most common of which are:
Mental problems and can lead to depression. . Dizziness and headache, impaired vision, difficulty adapting to wearing contact lenses. Unusual weight gain or weight loss. Hypersensitivity reactions, increased heart rate and red, itchy rash on the body. Digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, bloating and indigestion...
6. Cyclo Progynova drug-related interactions
During the course of taking Cyclo Progynova, you need to avoid taking the drug simultaneously with the following drugs:
Drugs that affect liver enzymes such as Barbiturates, Hydantoins, Carbamazepine, Rifampicin or Primidone. Antibiotics such as Tetracycline or Penicillin. Cyclo Progynova also interacts with alcohol, so please limit alcohol during treatment.
7. Answer the question of whether Cyclo Progynova is effective in preventing pregnancy? Notes to remember when using Cyclo Progynova
As explained above, because it does not affect ovulation, Cyclo Progynova should not be used for the purpose of contraception. In addition, you also need to immediately stop using the drug when the following conditions appear:
Migraine or frequent severe headaches, symptoms suspected of cerebral vascular occlusion. Obstructive jaundice or pruritus due to recurrent biliary obstruction. There are blood clots in veins and arteries, tumors appear, gallbladder disease... There are signs of severe mental disorders, memory loss... It can be said that Cyclo Progynova is a therapeutic therapy. Hormone replacement therapy is common for problems related to female sex hormone disorders. To ensure effective use, drug users need to carefully read the instructions for use or consult a pharmacist.
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