Endometriosis is a disease that often occurs in women of childbearing age. For the treatment of pathology, various drugs and techniques can be used, but the most common and effective is considered in Dufaston endometriosis.
About the disease
Endometriosis is the proliferation of the mucous layer of the uterus. It is worth noting that the disease can affect other organs, but most often occurs in the female reproductive system. Under the influence of estrogen in the uterus, there is an increase in endometrioid tissue, similar in structure to the mucosa. Due to the lowered level of progesterone, the endometrium is not rejected in the second phase of the menstrual cycle, which leads to the formation of nodes and thickening of the walls of the uterus.
Admission of Dufaston in endometriosis
Duphaston is a synthetic analogue of progesterone, which helps restore hormonal balance in the body, stops the proliferation of the endometrium and promotes its rejection. Dufaston in myoma and endometriosis is particularly effective and is most often used in the early stages. The drug allows you to almost completely cope with the disease, and, in addition, it is relatively safe for the female body.
Most often, Dufaston is prescribed for endometriosis and infertility caused by a violation of the production of sex hormones. Restoring the normal balance, the drug increases the likelihood of pregnancy. It is worth noting that the treatment of uterine dysmotriosis Dufaston does not suppress ovulation, and therefore - does not affect the possibility of conception. That is why the drug is often used also for complex treatment of infertility .
Dufaston in endometriosis: instruction
Before taking the drug, carefully read the instructions. How to take Dufaston with endrometriosis, depends on the severity of the disease. You need to undergo a test and pass the appropriate tests. That is why, how to drink Dyufaston in endometriosis, is decided only by the attending physician. After analyzing the results of the examination, the examining specialist will be able to determine the duration of the drug and its dosage.
As a rule, the daily dose of Dufaston is divided into several receptions. Usually the drug is taken from the 5th to the 25th day of the menstrual cycle. Depending on the severity of the disease course of admission is six months or more.
It is worth noting that the drug is allowed during pregnancy. Moreover, Dufaston is often prescribed in the first trimester to maintain pregnancy when diagnosing a deficiency of progesterone. In this case, the drug is prohibited during lactation, because, penetrating into breast milk, it affects the development of the child.
Side Effects of Endometriosis Treatment by Dufaston
Doctors say that the drug has virtually no side effect. But practice shows that the use of Dufaston in endometriosis can lead to some complications, among which:
- headaches, in particular migraines;
- development of breakthrough uterine bleeding;
- increased sensitivity of mammary glands;
- impaired liver function, the likelihood of jaundice;
- anemia;
- swelling;
- allergic reactions.
Remember that self-medication can lead to the most unfortunate consequences. Even such a relatively safe drug as Dufaston should not be taken without the appointment of a doctor. In addition, the dosage of the drug and the duration of the course is determined by the severity of the disease, so it is better to consult a specialist before taking the drug.