Who can take Utrogestan
You can usually can take Utrogestan if you're taking oestrogen and still have a womb.
It's not suitable if you've had a hysterectomy to remove your womb.
Who may not be able to take Utrogestan
Utrogestan is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before taking it if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to Utrogestan or any other medicine
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to soya, peanut, or any of the other ingredients in the capsules
- have ever had breast cancer, are having tests for breast cancer, or are considered high risk due to family history
- have a type of cancer that is sensitive to oestrogens, such as cancer of the womb lining (endometrium), or if you're having tests for this
- have any unexplained vaginal bleeding
- have ever had a blood clot in a vein (thrombosis), such as in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
- have a condition that affects how your blood clots, such as protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency
- have or recently had a condition caused by blood clots in the arteries, such as a heart attack, stroke or angina
- have ever had liver disease and your liver function tests are not back to normal
- have a rare inherited condition called porphyria
- have bleeding on the brain (cerebral haemorrhage)
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you get any of these conditions after you start taking Utrogestan, stop taking it and speak to your doctor.