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Composition:

PROGESTERONE-400MG

Uses:

<p>Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's is used in the treatment of female infertility and female hormonal imbalance. The detailed uses of Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Hormonal Replacement Therapy: </strong>Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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>Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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>Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's helps regulate the menstrual cycle and manage symptoms related to irregular menstruation.</li><li><strong>Endometrial Preparation:</strong> Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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, Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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:

  • Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's contains progesterone that is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy.
  • Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's replaces estrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.
  • Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's is also indicated for the maintenance of pregnancy, threatened abortion and prevention of preterm labour.

FAQs

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy. Besides this, Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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.

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's contains Progesterone that works by replacing oestrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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 Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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 Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's reduces this risk.

You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's as you may need to stop taking Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of blood clot.

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's may increase the risk of uterine cancer. However, if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding, please consult a doctor immediately.

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's is not a contraceptive. You are recommended to use additional contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy while taking Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's.

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's should be swallowed as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's is a hormone extracted from plants and is chemically identical to human progesterone.

Yes, Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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 Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's therapy.

Yes, Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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.

Gestlute 400 Softgel Capsule 10's 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.

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