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