U PROGEST 200MG

U‑Progest 200 mg capsules (micronized progesterone) commonly used in Pakistan 🇵🇰:

 Overview & Uses

• Generic Name: Micronized Progesterone 200 mg per capsule 

• Primary Uses:

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for post‑menopausal women (who have not had a hysterectomy), to prevent endometrial hyperplasia from estrogen therapy 

  • Menstrual regulation in women with irregular cycles or amenorrhea

  • Luteal phase support or miscarriage prevention in fertility or early pregnancy settings (e.g. IVF, threatened miscarriage) 

 Dosage & Administration

• Typical regimen: Oral administration, usually once daily—often in the evening or at bedtime—with food or milk to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort 

• Treatment duration and pattern vary by indication:

  • Post‑menopause with estrogen: often 200 mg nightly for ~12 days per 28‑day cycle 

  • Infertility support or luteal support: may require higher or more frequent dosing, sometimes vaginal/rectal depending on clinical protocol 

Potential Benefits

• Restores progesterone levels for:

  • Endometrial protection against estrogen-induced hyperplasia

  • Regularizing menstrual cycles

  • Supporting implantation and preventing early miscarriage

• Natural (bioidentical) progesterone, unlike synthetic progestins

 Side Effects

Common (usually mild or dose‑related):

• Breast tenderness or pain

• Headache, dizziness, fatigue

• Nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation or diarrhea

• Mood changes, irritability or depressive symptoms

• Vaginal bleeding or discharge, menstrual disturbance, changes in libido

• Acne, hair changes, joint/muscle pain