Progesterone (crinone)

Progesterone is a female sex hormone. Crinone is a vaginal application that uses progesterone as an active substance to treat infertility in women.

This medicine can be purchased at pharmacies and can also be found under the name Utrogestan.

Progesterone Price

The price of Progesterone varies between 200 to 400 reais.

Progesterone Indications

Progesterone is indicated for the treatment of infertility caused by inadequate levels of the female hormone progesterone during the menstrual cycle or during IVF problems in the tubes or uterus.

How to use Progesterone

The use of Progesterone must be guided by the doctor according to the disease to be treated.

Progesterone Side Effects

Side effects of Progesterone include abdominal pain, pain in the intimate area, headache, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, joint pain, depression, decreased libido, nervousness, drowsiness, pain or tenderness in the breasts, pain during contact intimate, increased urine output at night, allergy, swelling, cramps, tiredness, dizziness, vomiting, genital yeast infection, vaginal itching, aggression, forgetfulness, vaginal dryness, bladder infection, urinary tract infection and vaginal discharge.

Progesterone Contraindications

Progesterone should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, abnormal undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, breast or genital cancer, acute porphyria, thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic events, clogging of arteries or veins, incomplete abortion, in children and the elderly.

In case of pregnancy, depression or suspected depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, breastfeeding, no menstruation, irregular menstruation or use of other vaginal medications, the use of Progesterone should only be done under medical advice.