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Download a PDF for this medicationProgynova 2mg 28 tablets
Progynova also known as Estradiol valerateis a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It contains the female hormone, oestrogen. Your ovaries gradually make less of this hormone as you get older and will no longer produce it after you have been through the menopause.
Progynova is used for the treatment of symptoms of the menopause such as hot flushes, difficulty in sleeping, nervousness, dizziness or vaginal dryness. Progynova is not a contraceptive.
Hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of the menopause such as hot flushes, difficulty in sleeping, nervousness, dizziness or vaginal dryness. Progynova is not a contraceptive.
Serious side effects associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy:
Blood clots in the veins
Cancer of the lining of the womb
Breast cancer
Heart disease
Stroke
Dementia
During the first few months of treatment you may experience some vaginal bleeding at unexpected times (breakthrough bleeding and spotting). These symptoms normally lessen with continued treatment. If they don’t, contact your doctor.
Breast pain, tenderness or enlargement, breast discharge
Painful periods, changes in vaginal secretions, pre-menstrual symptoms, increased size of fibroids in the womb, thrush, changes to the neck of the womb
Indigestion, a feeling of being bloated, passing wind, feeling or being sick, abdominal pain, gall bladder disease
Skin rashes or discolouration, itching, eczema, acne, unusual hair loss or hair growth, increased skin pigment especially on the face (chloasma – see section 2 ‘other conditions’ for more information), some rare skin problems
Headache, migraine, dizziness, anxiety or depressive symptoms, fatigue Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), high blood pressure, inflammation of veins usually in the legs
Fluid retention leading to swelling of parts of the body
Changes in body weight and sex drive, increased appetite
Muscle cramps, leg pains
Nose bleeds, visual disturbances (such as blurred vision), discomfort with contact lenses, allergic-type reactions, a worsening of glucose tolerance, bladder inflammation, rare disorders (porphyria, chorea).
Blood clots in the veins
Cancer of the lining of the womb
Breast cancer
Heart disease
Stroke
Dementia
During the first few months of treatment you may experience some vaginal bleeding at unexpected times (breakthrough bleeding and spotting). These symptoms normally lessen with continued treatment. If they don’t, contact your doctor.
Breast pain, tenderness or enlargement, breast discharge
Painful periods, changes in vaginal secretions, pre-menstrual symptoms, increased size of fibroids in the womb, thrush, changes to the neck of the womb
Indigestion, a feeling of being bloated, passing wind, feeling or being sick, abdominal pain, gall bladder disease
Skin rashes or discolouration, itching, eczema, acne, unusual hair loss or hair growth, increased skin pigment especially on the face (chloasma – see section 2 ‘other conditions’ for more information), some rare skin problems
Headache, migraine, dizziness, anxiety or depressive symptoms, fatigue Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), high blood pressure, inflammation of veins usually in the legs
Fluid retention leading to swelling of parts of the body
Changes in body weight and sex drive, increased appetite
Muscle cramps, leg pains
Nose bleeds, visual disturbances (such as blurred vision), discomfort with contact lenses, allergic-type reactions, a worsening of glucose tolerance, bladder inflammation, rare disorders (porphyria, chorea).
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Progynova after the expiry date which is printed on the label after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Do not dispose of medicines down the drain or in the household rubbish. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Do not use Progynova after the expiry date which is printed on the label after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Do not dispose of medicines down the drain or in the household rubbish. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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