About dienogest
Progestogen hormone
Used for
- Treatment of endometriosis and associated pain
Usual adult dose
2 mg by mouth once daily, continuously.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Breast discomfort
- Mood changes or low mood
- Irregular bleeding or absent periods
Important warnings
- Not a contraceptive; use non-hormonal contraception if needed.
- Avoid in pregnancy and active or previous blood clots.
- Seek medical assessment for severe depression or unusual bleeding.
- May reduce bone mineral density, especially in adolescents.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy. Stop treatment if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding; dienogest passes into breast milk.
Interactions
- Enzyme-inducing medicines, including some seizure drugs and rifampicin, may reduce effectiveness.
- St John's wort may reduce effectiveness.
- Some antifungals and antibiotics may increase dienogest levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.