Progesterone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Progesterone is a natural female sex hormone. It is a prescription medicine used for pregnancy support in fertility treatment, threatened miscarriage and menstrual problems. In Pakistan it is available as capsules, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Progesterone works
Progesterone is a hormone made naturally by the ovaries after ovulation and by the placenta during pregnancy. It thickens and stabilises the womb lining so that an embryo can implant and grow, and it helps keep the womb muscle relaxed.
What is Progesterone used for?
- Pregnancy support in fertility treatment
- Threatened miscarriage
- Menstrual problems
Progesterone is used to support the lining of the womb during fertility treatment such as IVF and in early pregnancy, and some doctors use it when there is a risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. It is also prescribed for certain menstrual disorders, and alongside oestrogen in hormone replacement therapy to protect the womb lining. It comes as vaginal pessaries or gel, capsules and injections.
Side effects of Progesterone
Side effects of Progesterone are often similar to early pregnancy symptoms. They include:
- Breast tenderness
- Bloating
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Headache
- Mood changes
- Vaginal irritation or discharge with pessaries
See a doctor urgently for heavy bleeding, pain or swelling in one leg, chest pain or breathlessness, a sudden severe headache or vision loss, or yellowing of the skin.
Precautions and warnings
- Use it exactly as directed by your gynaecologist or fertility specialist.
- Tell your doctor if you have had blood clots, breast cancer, liver disease or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- It can cause drowsiness, so avoid driving if affected.
- Let your doctor know about all other medicines, including herbal products.
- Do not stop it during fertility treatment or pregnancy without your doctor's advice.
Frequently asked questions about Progesterone
What is the price of Progesterone in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Progesterone products currently in stock range from Rs 832 to Rs 9,081 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is U-Progest 100mg Capsule at Rs 832. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Progesterone are available in Pakistan?
Progesterone is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Cyclogest (Excel Healthcare Laboratories Ltd), U-progest (Obs), Progeffik (RG Pharmacutica Pvt Ltd) and Progefik (RG Pharmacutica Pvt Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Progesterone?
Yes. Progesterone is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Progesterone be used during pregnancy?
Do not stop it during fertility treatment or pregnancy without your doctor's advice.
Are all Progesterone brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Progesterone in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Progesterone brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 8 products containing Progesterone from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
