Progynova
Progynova is used to relieve menopausal symptoms and help prevent bone loss after menstruation has stopped.
Form
tabletti, päällystetty
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Estradiol valerate
Manufacturer
Bayer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet daily.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water, preferably at the same time each day.
Important
Maximum one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weight gain or loss
- •Headache
- •Stomach pain, nausea
- •Rash, itching
- •Vaginal bleeding or spotting
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Feeling down or depressed
- •Dizziness
- •Vision problems
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Gas, vomiting, or other stomach issues
- •Red, painful bumps on the skin (erythema nodosum), or hives
- •Breast pain, tenderness, or enlargement
- •Swelling due to fluid buildup
- •Anxiety, decreased or increased sex drive
- •Migraine
- •Poor tolerance to contact lenses
- •Excessive hair growth (hirsutism), acne
- •Muscle cramps
- •Missed periods, painful periods, changes in vaginal discharge, PMS-like symptoms
- •Tiredness
Important Warnings
- Do not use Progynova if you have or have had breast cancer or another cancer that depends on estrogen.
- Do not use Progynova if you have vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor.
- Do not use Progynova if you have a blood clot or a problem with blood clotting.
- Do not use Progynova if you have had a heart attack, stroke, or have severe liver disease.
- Do not use Progynova if you are allergic to estradiol valerate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
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- Stop taking Progynova and call your doctor right away if you become pregnant, notice yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice), have signs of a blood clot (like painful leg swelling, sudden chest pain, or trouble breathing), or experience a severe allergic reaction (like swelling of your face or tongue, or difficulty breathing).
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
The classification depends on the dosage form. Systemic use (for example estrogen patch, tablet, gel): Avoid use in older adults. In systemic use, consider potential adverse effects, such as risk of cardiovascular diseases and venous thromboembolism. Consider potential interactions. Topical treatment of the vagina: Suitable for older adults. No significant systemic absorption. (updated 21.10.2024)