Crinone

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How does it work?

This preparation contains the female sex hormone progesterone in the form of a vaginal gel. Progesterone is one of the two female sex hormones produced by the ovaries from puberty until after the menopause. It is also produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Progesterone acts on the lining of the uterus (womb) and prepares it for implantation of the fertilised egg. It is also important for the maintenance of pregnancy. A fall in the levels of progesterone occurs naturally after the menopause, often causing a number of distressing symptoms. This preparation relieves disorders associated with progesterone deficiency such as, premenstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularities, menopausal disorders

What is it used for?

- Abnormal uterine bleeding (without ovulation) before the menopause.
- Disorders of the menstrual cycle
- In vitro fertilisation where there is infertility due to defects of the fallopian tubes, endometriosis or unknown causes but with normal ovulatory cycles.
- Infertility due to inadequate luteal phase
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Symptoms of the menopause

Warning!

- This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.
- This preparation should not be used together with other local intra-vaginal treatments.

Use with caution in

- Severely decreased liver function

Not to be used in

- Breastfeeding
- Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient
- Life long inherited blood diseases which can cause a variety of symptoms, including mental health problems (porphyrias)
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown cause

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

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