• Algest Gel is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone
• It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance
• Algest Gel is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus)
• It should be taken with food
• It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit
• You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well
• The most common side effects include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, edema, and vaginal yeast infection
• Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine
• You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods, consult with your doctor if it happens frequently
• Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease
• You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb
• Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine
• In general, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking.

Uses of Algest Gel

• In Treatment of Female infertility Algest Gel contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation
• It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body
• This medicine helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken
• This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy
• You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective
• You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant
• In Hormone replacement therapy Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive
• Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood
• Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment
• However, it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor
• You should Use this Algest Gel as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Algest Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Algest Gel

• Vomiting
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Edema (swelling)
• Hair loss
• Abdominal bloating
• Headache
• Breast pain