Dydrogesterone is an oral progestin preparation. It is a natural oral progestogen that has minimal side effects, lacks androgenic and corticosteroid activity, and does not affect lipid metabolism. In addition to its well-known application in pregnancy support, dydrogesterone has other uses as well.
Indications: Dydrogesterone is an orally administered progestin that can be used for various conditions associated with endogenous progesterone deficiency, such as dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, secondary amenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycles, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, premenstrual syndrome, threatened or habitual miscarriage due to progesterone deficiency, and infertility due to luteal insufficiency.
Pharmacological effects: Dydrogesterone is used to supplement progesterone and can be used to treat a variety of diseases caused by endogenous progesterone deficiency, such as threatened or habitual miscarriage due to lack of progesterone, infertility due to luteal deficiency, painful periods, amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, abnormal uterine bleeding, premenstrual syndrome, and others.
Biological activity: Dydrogesterone (NSC92336) is an orally effective progestogen that acts directly on the uterus to produce a complete secretory phase endometrium, especially after estrogen pretreatment.