Progynova 1 mg Tablet

What is Progynova 1 mg?

Progynova 1 mg is an oral estrogen tablet made by Bayer. The active ingredient is estradiol valerate 1 mg, a synthetic form of estrogen. After absorption, the body converts estradiol valerate into estradiol. That is the same estrogen the ovaries naturally produce. It comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth daily.

What is Progynova 1 mg used for?

Progynova estradiol valerate 1 mg is used for hormone replacement therapy in women. Doctors prescribe it to treat symptoms that appear when natural estrogen levels drop. Hot flushes and night sweats, vaginal dryness, and irritation. It also helps protect bone density in women at risk of bone thinning after menopause. Some fertility doctors use it to prepare the uterine lining in assisted reproduction cycles.

How does it work?

Estradiol valerate enters the bloodstream and turns into its working form in the body. That active estrogen then binds to estrogen receptors in tissues across the body. This includes the uterus, vaginal wall, and bone. It replaces the signalling the body loses when the ovaries reduce production. Bone loss slows. Hot flushes and night sweats reduce.

What strengths is it available in?

Progynova estradiol valerate 1 mg is the lower-dose option in the Progynova range. The 2 mg strength is also available for women who need a higher dose. Doctors typically start on the 1 mg tablet. Dose is adjusted from there based on how the body responds.

How to take Progynova 1 mg

Take one tablet daily at the same time each day. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water. Food does not block absorption, but taking it with a meal reduces the chance of stomach discomfort.

Do not skip doses or double up if a dose is missed. Just continue the next day as normal. Consistency each day keeps hormone levels stable.

What are the side effects?

Most people handle the first few weeks without serious problems. Side effects that may appear include:

• Nausea
• Breast tenderness: breast tissue responds to rising estrogen levels. It often eases once the body adjusts.
• Headache
• Bloating
• Mood changes
• Irregular spotting or vaginal bleeding, especially in the first months
• Leg pain, swelling, or redness
• Chest pain or shortness of breath

Store tablets at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Do not store in a bathroom cabinet where humidity is high.

Who should not take Progynova 1 mg?

Progynova estradiol valerate 1 mg is not safe for everyone. Do not take it if you have or have had breast cancer, or any cancer that responds to estrogen. Women with a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack should not take it.

It is not safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Women with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or active liver disease should avoid estradiol valerate until a doctor has reviewed their case. Tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking. Some drugs that affect liver enzymes can change how much of this tablet the body absorbs.

Price and availability

Progynova 1 mg tablet can be ordered through Fertimeds. Price varies by pack size. Check the current listing on the Fertimeds website for the up-to-date figure before ordering.