Dydrogesterone – clinical benefits of its metabolic neutrality
Authors:
Tomáš Fait
Authors‘ workplace:
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
Published in:
Prakt Gyn 2015; 19(3): 155-158
Category:
Gynecology and Obstetrics: Review Article
Overview
Progestagens have oferent biologic affects which must be included into therapeutic choice. The best progestogen for the hormone replacement therapy could be metabolic neutral and safe for breast tissue. Micronised progesterone and dydrogesterone have better safety profile than synthetic progestagens. Also during pregnancy we prefer natural gestagens to synthetic ones.
Key words:
dydrogesterone – early pregnancy loss – hormone replacement therapy – menstrual cycle disturbance – preterm labor
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