Progynova 2 mg Tablet

What Is Progynova 2mg?

Progynova 2mg is an oral estrogen tablet made by Bayer. The active ingredient is Estradiol Valerate 2mg, a synthetic form of estrogen. After absorption the body processes Estradiol Valerate the same way it uses naturally produced estrogen. Each pack contains 28 tablets.

What Does It Treat?

Progynova 2mg tablet 28 is used for hormone replacement therapy in women. It treats symptoms linked to low estrogen. Including hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes. Doctors also prescribe it for women who have had their ovaries removed.

It is also used in some fertility treatment cycles. The tablet prepares the uterine lining before embryo transfer.

Progynova 2mg for male patients is prescribed in some cases too. In male-to-female hormone therapy, Estradiol Valerate raises estrogen levels in the body. This helps develop female secondary characteristics over time.

How It Works

After absorption, Estradiol Valerate breaks down into active estradiol. Estradiol then binds to estrogen receptors in the uterus, breasts, brain, and bone. This triggers the same responses that natural estrogen would produce.

It keeps hot flushes and night sweats under control. It does this by stabilising the hormonal signal the brain sends when estrogen is low. It also slows the rate at which bone breaks down, helping maintain bone density.

How to Take It

Take one tablet daily with a full glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Taking it at the same time each day keeps estrogen levels in the blood stable.

Do not crush or split the tablet.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip it if the next dose is close. Never take two tablets at once to make up for a missed one.

Most people starting this ask whether the time of day matters. It does not significantly — but consistency does. Pick a time and stick to it.

Store the tablets below 25°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep the blister pack sealed until use.

Side Effects

Side effects are more common in the first few weeks. They often settle as the body adjusts.

Minor side effects:

• Nausea
• Breast tenderness: breast tissue responds to rising estrogen levels. It is noticeable early and fades over time.
• Headache
• Bloating
• Mood changes
• Spotting or irregular bleeding

Progynova 2mg should not be taken by people with a history of blood clots, estrogen-dependent cancers, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or liver disease. It is not safe during pregnancy.

Alternatives and Substitutes

If Progynova 2mg is not the right fit, these alternatives treat similar or overlapping conditions:

• Premarin 0.625mg: Conjugated Estrogen, used for menopause symptoms, comes as a cream or tablet
• Susten 100mg capsule: Progesterone capsule, often prescribed alongside estrogen therapy to protect the uterine lining
• Duphaston 10mg: Dydrogesterone tablet, used with estrogen in HRT cycles and fertility treatment

Each of these works differently or fits a different part of the treatment plan. A doctor will decide which one matches your condition.

Progynova 2mg tablet 28 is available at Fertimeds. No minimum quantity is required. Check the Fertimeds listing for the current per-tablet price.