The drug "Utrozhestan" is available in capsules, but its feature is that they are used not only inside, but also as vaginal suppositories. This distinguishes the indicated agent from progesterone very favorably, since it is only in the form of a solution for injections, and few people like injections, and besides, they are quite painful.
After the introduction of Utrozhestan into the vagina, the suppositories dissolve rather slowly, therefore the maximum amount of the active substance progesterone in the blood reaches only 2-6 hours after the administration of the drug. If this drug is administered twice a day, then its effect is provided throughout the day. After the administration of the drug “Utrozhestan” of the suppository in the uterus, progesterone accumulates rapidly, and therefore the work of the inner lining of the uterus is quickly restored, and there is a transition from the stage of increasing it in volume to the stage of secretion secretion. After a woman becomes pregnant, it is thanks to progesterone that the optimal state of the inner lining of the uterus is maintained for the embryo.
The introduction of these suppositories allows you to reduce the contractility of the uterus, which does not allow interruption of pregnancy.
"Utrozhestan" candles - indications for use
This drug can be taken both intravaginally and orally, while the doctor calculates its dose. At some indicators, for example, in the presence of liver diseases or with the development of a side effect such as drowsiness, this drug is prescribed only in the form of suppositories - the dose is prescribed by the attending physician.
Also, "Utrozhestan" suppositories are prescribed during replacement therapy, for example, with poor functioning of the ovaries, or in preparation for in vitro fertilization. They are also prescribed in the presence of irregularities in the second phase of the menstrual cycle, with the cessation of menstruation ahead of time, the threat of abortion. "Utrozhestan" for infertility is prescribed if it is caused by a lack of progesterone in the body, it is also prescribed to prevent hormonal diseases caused by an excess of estrogen: with uterine myoma, mastopathy, endometriosis.
Candles "Utrozhestan" - instructions for use
Both orally and intravaginally indicated drug can be prescribed only by the appropriate doctor, who determines the route of administration and the necessary doses, as well as the duration of treatment. When using this product as suppositories, they must be inserted as deep as possible into the vagina; for this, an applicator can be used. Typically, the dose taken over the course of a day does not exceed 200 mg and is divided in two. A woman should be constantly under the supervision of a doctor, who during the treatment process can adjust the dose of "Utrozhestan".
If there are menstrual irregularities that are associated with progesterone deficiency, the drug is administered twice a day, the duration of treatment is 10 days. You can start to enter in the second half of the menstrual cycle.
If there is a threat of miscarriage, the drug can be taken until the 20th week, only in cases where it is also associated with a lack of progesterone.
Contraindications for the introduction of suppositories into the vagina
"Utrozhestan" candles are not found if there is an individual intolerance, bleeding and hemorrhage. Also, their use is contraindicated in incomplete abortions, porphyria, hormone-dependent tumors of the genital organs or mammary glands.
It is not advisable to administer this drug in the presence of chronic renal or liver failure, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, varicose veins, impaired fat metabolism, depression, in the last trimester of pregnancy, bronchial asthma, thrombosis and migraines.