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Dydrogesterone

Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progestogen that supports the uterine lining when natural progesterone is low. It is available here as the originator brand Duphaston 10 mg film-coated tablet, from Abbott.

Duphaston

Progesterone Deficiency, Endometriosis

10mg

Dydrogesterone tablets for progesterone deficiency and endometriosis. It mimics the body's own progesterone to regulate the womb lining.

From$4.00/ tabletView

Key points

  • Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progestogen that acts like natural progesterone in the body.
  • The 10 mg tablet is used for endometriosis and threatened miscarriage, but can cause mild side effects such as headache and nausea.

What dydrogesterone is used for

Dydrogesterone is prescribed to relieve symptoms of Progesterone Deficiency and to manage Endometriosis. It also helps sustain early pregnancy when a threatened miscarriage is linked to low progesterone. The medication’s role in women’s health is why it appears in our Women’s Health category.

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