Can dydrogesterone be taken for amenorrhea?

Sep 18, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Can I take dydrogesterone tablets if I haven't had my period for a while? Is it appropriate to use dydrogesterone for amenorrhea?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Dydrogesterone can be used for amenorrhea. Dydrogesterone tablets, a progestin, are effective in treating amenorrhea and have regulatory effects on dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and secondary amenorrhea. Women with amenorrhea can take dydrogesterone orally to induce menstruation. If amenorrhea is due to anovulation or thin endometrium, oral dydrogesterone may be helpful. However, taking dydrogesterone for too short a duration may also lead to menstrual irregularities.