Welgest 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Welbe Life Sciences
Salt Composition
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Welgest 100mg Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Welgest 100mg Tablet is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine. It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen. It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage. It should be taken with food. It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Welgest 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Welgest 100mg Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.
Quick Tips
Welgest 100mg Tablet is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine. It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen. It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage. It should be taken with food. It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Welgest 100mg Tablet?
Welgest 100mg Tablet is a micronized natural progesterone hormone that is extracted from plants and has properties similar to human progesterone. The micronization process reduces the size of the progesterone particles, enhancing its dissolution and absorption, which provides better availability in the body and decreases side effects.
What is Welgest 100mg Tablet used to treat?
Welgest 100mg Tablet is used to treat various disorders, including secondary amenorrhea, support pregnancy, prevent premature labor, and treat bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause. It may also be used as part of fertility treatment, hormone replacement therapy after menopause, and to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding.
Can you take Welgest 100mg Tablet every day?
Yes, Welgest 100mg Tablet can be taken every day. The usual dosage is once daily in the evening or at bedtime, and the duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month, depending on your health condition and doctor's recommendation.
Does Welgest 100mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Welgest 100mg Tablet may cause weight gain due to water retention. However, this is generally not a serious sign, and you should contact your doctor if you are concerned about your weight gain. The risk of weight gain is lower when taken with estrogen as a combined pill, but it is essential to consult your doctor before starting any hormonal therapy.
Is Welgest 100mg Tablet safe?
Yes, Welgest 100mg Tablet is considered safer compared to synthetic progesterone due to its smaller size, which helps the body absorb it easily and reduces side effects like fluid retention, reduced HDL cholesterol levels, headaches, and mood disturbance.
How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Progesterone is a crucial hormone in fertility, helping to prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. Welgest 100mg Tablet (natural micronized form of progesterone) is used as a medicine to support the uterus in preparing itself for pregnancy and preventing premature labor in some cases.
