Description

Progesterone injection is a sterile solution containing the natural female hormone progesterone, used to treat conditions like amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalances. The formulation of 50 mg/mL in a 10 mL vial provides a total of 500 mg of progesterone.

Indications

• Amenorrhea: Used to restore normal menstrual periods in women who have stopped menstruating due to low progesterone levels.

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Treats irregular bleeding caused by hormonal imbalances, excluding conditions like submucous fibroids or uterine cancer124.

Dosage

• Amenorrhea: Typically administered as 5 to 10 mg per day for six to eight consecutive days24.

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Given as 5 to 10 mg daily for six doses