Uses of Dienogest

Dienogest is used in the treatment of endometriosis (painful symptoms due to displaced tissue of the lining of the womb) in women.

Therapeutic Category

Dienogest: Synthetic progestogens

How Dienogest works

Dienogest is a progestogen (female hormone) which works by suppressing the production of oestradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium. Thus leading to shrinkage of the endometrial tissue and reduces pelvic pain and painful monthly bleedings.

Common side effects of Dienogest

• weight gain
• depressed mood
• sleeping difficulties
• nervousness
• loss of sex drive, mood changes
• headache or migraine
• nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, swollen stomach, flatulence
• acne or hair loss
• back pain
• breast discomfort, ovarian cyst or hot flushes
• uterine/vaginal bleeding including spotting
• weakness or irritability

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• in case of accidental overdosage
• if you experience breathlessness
• if you experience unusual cough
• if you experience severe chest pain which may radiate to the left arm
• if you experience unusual, severe or headache that prolongs or migraine attack
• if you experience partial or complete vision loss, or double vision
• if you experience slurring or speech disability
• if you experience changes in hearing, sense of smell or taste
• if you experience weakness or numbness of some parts of the body
• if you experience severe pain in abdomen, swelling in the legs
• if you experience lump in your breast
• if you experience unusual, heavy vaginal bleeding
• if you experience other abdominal complaints

Health Tips for Dienogest

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, engage in regular exercise and get sufficient sleep. These factors contribute to overall well-being and complement the effects of Dienogest
• Avoid drinking grapefruit juice, because this may increase the risk of getting side effects
• Strictly stop smoking during treatment with this medicine