How long should I take dienogest to treat endometriosis?

Dienogest plays a role in endometriosis by reducing the endogenous production of estradiol, thereby inhibiting the stimulating effect of estradiol on normal and ectopic endometrium. When administered continuously, it leads to an endocrine environment of low estrogen and high progesterone, causing decidualization of endometrial tissue, thereby shrinking endometriosis lesions. So, how long should you take dienogest to treat endometriosis?

Dienogest is taken orally, one tablet a day without interruption, preferably at the same time every day, with water when necessary. Dienogest can be taken after a meal or on an empty stomach. The tablets must be taken continuously, regardless of whether vaginal bleeding occurs. If you finish taking one box, start taking the next box without interruption. You can start treatment with this product on any day of the menstrual cycle.

The maximum length of time that dienogest can be taken depends on the patient's health, age, and whether there are physical diseases or high-risk factors. It cannot be generalized. Dienogest is a new type of selective progesterone receptor agonist, which can effectively inhibit ovarian function after use, and can play a good contraceptive effect. It has a wide range of uses and indications.

How long you can take dienogest depends on a woman's physical health, age, and whether she has physical diseases or high-risk factors. For example, some people have a history of thrombosis or high-risk factors, and they should not take it for a long time. Because progesterone also has certain side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, or affects the body's metabolism or coagulation function, the risk of thrombosis still exists. Therefore, specific analysis is needed to control adverse reactions and avoid complications or side effects.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking dienogest. Alcohol will accelerate the absorption and excretion of the drug, cause serious damage to the liver and kidneys, and can also cause gastrointestinal reactions. Eat more nutritious food, exercise appropriately, and improve the body's immunity. One of the most common side effects of tablets is irregular vaginal bleeding, which may also cause changes in menstruation, lead to prolonged menstruation, or cause temporary amenorrhea.

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