Recurrent miscarriage
Adult: For cases associated with proven progesterone deficiency: 10 mg bid until the 12th or 20th week of pregnancy.
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Endometrial protection during menopausal hormonal replacement therapy, Mild vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, Moderate vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, Prophylaxis of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Adult: In combination with continuous estrogen treatment (continuous sequential therapy): 10 mg daily for 14 consecutive days of a 28-day cycle. In combination with cyclical estrogen therapy (cyclic treatment): 10 mg daily for the last 12-14 days of estrogen treatment. Doses may be adjusted to 20 mg daily depending on clinical response (e.g. endometrial biopsy, ultrasound reveal).
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Threatened miscarriage
Adult: For cases associated with proven progesterone deficiency: Initially, up to 40 mg loading dose, followed by 10 mg 8 hourly until symptoms remit.
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Endometriosis
Adult: 10-30 mg daily from day 5-25 of the cycle, or continuously.
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Infertility due to luteal insufficiency
Adult: 10 mg daily from day 14-25 of the cycle for at least 6 months. Alternatively, 10 or 20 mg daily starting on the 2nd half of the menstrual cycle until the 1st day of the next cycle. Maintain treatment for at least 3 consecutive cycles.
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Dysmenorrhoea
Adult: 10 or 20 mg daily from day 5-25 of the cycle.
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Adult: For arresting a bleeding episode: 10 mg bid for 5-7 days. Alternatively, 20 or 30 mg daily may be given for up to 10 days. For continued prevention: 10 or 20 mg daily from day 11-25 of the cycle. Treatment guidelines may vary between countries as some may recommend dydrogesterone to be used in combination with estrogen. Refer to local detailed product information.
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Secondary amenorrhoea
Adult: In combination with estrogen (endogenous or exogenous) to adequately prime the endometrium: 10 or 20 mg daily from day 11-25 of the menstrual cycle.
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Premenstrual syndrome
Adult: 10 mg bid from day 11-25 of the cycle. Alternatively, 10 mg bid starting on the 2nd half of the menstrual cycle until the 1st day of the next cycle; initial treatment day and duration will depend on the individual cycle length.
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Irregular menstrual cycle
Adult: 10 mg bid from day 11-25 of the cycle. Alternatively, 10 or 20 mg daily starting on the 2nd half of menstrual cycle until the 1st day of next cycle; initial treatment day and duration will depend on the individual cycle length.
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Luteal support during assisted reproductive technology
Adult: 10 mg tid starting at the day of oocyte retrieval and continued for 10 weeks if pregnancy is confirmed. Discontinue treatment upon diagnosis of miscarriage or abortion.