Generic name: progesterone vaginal [ proe-JESS-te-rone-VAJ-in-al ]
Brand names: Crinone, Endometrin, FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200, Prochieve
Dosage forms: vaginal gel (4%; 8%); vaginal insert (100 mg); vaginal suppository (100 mg; 200 mg; 25 mg; 400 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Progestins
What is progesterone vaginal?
Progesterone is a female hormone important for ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone causes changes in the lining of your uterus, making it easier for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus at the beginning of pregnancy. Progesterone then helps your body maintain the pregnancy.
Progesterone vaginal (for use in the vagina) is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body.
Progesterone vaginal is also used in fertility treatment as part of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for women unable to get pregnant due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body.
Progesterone vaginal is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.
Progesterone vaginal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use progesterone vaginal if you have: a history of stroke or blood clot, circulation problems, liver disease, breast or uterine cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or if you have recently had a tubal pregnancy or an incomplete
