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Gestel 200mg Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

PROGESTERONE-200MG

Uses:

<p>Gestel 200mg Capsule is used in the treatment of female infertility and female hormonal imbalance. The detailed uses of Gestel 200mg Capsule are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Hormonal Replacement Therapy: </strong>Gestel 200mg Capsule is commonly used in women undergoing hormonal replacement therapy to manage symptoms associated with menopause or hormonal imbalances.</li><li><strong>Luteal Phase Support: </strong>Gestel 200mg Capsule is prescribed to support the luteal phase during assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilisation (IVF), increasing the chances of pregnancy.</li><li><strong>Menstrual Disorders: </strong>Gestel 200mg Capsule helps regulate the menstrual cycle and manage symptoms related to irregular menstruation.</li><li><strong>Endometrial Preparation:</strong> Gestel 200mg Capsule aids in preparing the endometrium for implantation during fertility treatments, ensuring an optimal environment for a fertilised egg.</li><li><strong>Prevention of Miscarriage: </strong>In some cases, Gestel 200mg Capsule is recommended for pregnant women with a history of recurrent miscarriages to help maintain the pregnancy and provide support during its early stages.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Gestel 200mg Capsule contains progesterone that is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy.
  • Gestel 200mg Capsule replaces estrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.
  • Gestel 200mg Capsule is also indicated for the maintenance of pregnancy, threatened abortion and prevention of preterm labour.

FAQs

Gestel 200mg Capsule is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy. Besides this, Gestel 200mg Capsule also treats amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual periods) and prevents endometrial hyperplasia (thickened uterus lining). Also, it is indicated for the maintenance of pregnancy, threatened abortion and prevention of preterm labour.

Gestel 200mg Capsule contains Progesterone that works by replacing oestrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.

Gestel 200mg Capsule may increase the risk of blood clots especially in patients with a history of blood clots. However, if you experience sudden chest pain, difficulty in breathing or painful swelling and redness of legs, stop taking Gestel 200mg Capsule and consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of blood clot.

If oestrogen is used alone for hormone replacement therapy, it may increase the risk of endometrial hyperplasia (excessive thickening of uterus lining) and endometrial cancer (cancer of the womb). Oestrogen in combination with Gestel 200mg Capsule reduces this risk.

You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Gestel 200mg Capsule as you may need to stop taking Gestel 200mg Capsule 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of blood clot.

Gestel 200mg Capsule may increase the risk of uterine cancer. However, if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding, please consult a doctor immediately.

Gestel 200mg Capsule is not a contraceptive. You are recommended to use additional contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy while taking Gestel 200mg Capsule.

Gestel 200mg Capsule should be swallowed as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Gestel 200mg Capsule is a hormone extracted from plants and is chemically identical to human progesterone.

Yes, Gestel 200mg Capsule can be taken daily. Usually, it is taken once everyday in the evening or at bedtime.

Some people might gain weight due to other reasons while taking Gestel 200mg Capsule. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during Gestel 200mg Capsule therapy.

Yes, Gestel 200mg Capsule is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Progesterone plays a vital role in fertility. It improves the chances of becoming and staying pregnant by preparing the uterus lining.

Gestel 200mg Capsule may cause side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, headache, mood changes, diarrhoea, vaginal discharge, joint pain, hot flashes (sudden feeling of warmth) or constipation. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.