Progesterone
- Generic Name
- Progesterone
- Brand Names
- Bijuva, Crinone, Endometrin, Prochieve, Prometrium
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H30O2
- CAS Number
- 57-83-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 4G7DS2Q64Y
- Background
Progesterone is a hormone that occurs naturally in females, and is essential for endometrial receptivity, embryo implantation, and the successful establishment of pregnancy. A low progesterone concentration or an insufficient response to progesterone can cause infertility and pregnancy loss . Progesterone is used in various contraceptive preparations to prev...
- Indication
Gelatinized capsules
The gelatinized capsules are indicated for use in the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in non-hysterectomized postmenopausal women who are receiving conjugated estrogens tablets. They are also indicated for use in secondary amenorrhea .
Vaginal gel
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- Associated Conditions
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Endometrial hyperplasia caused by conjugated estrogen, Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms, Pregnancy, Secondary Amenorrhea, Recurrent spontaneous preterm birth
- Associated Therapies
- Assisted Reproductive Technology therapy
Women's Angiographic Vitamin and Estrogen Trial (WAVE)
Progesterone Treatment in Female Smokers - 12
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 1999-09-21
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-01-12
- Lead Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
- Registration Number
- NCT00000295
- Locations
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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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