DRUG INFORMATION

Drug Information

Most medications during treatment can be used at home. Below are demonstrations for the commonly used medications — tap each one to open its PDF, video, or illustrated guide. If you have any questions, please contact your care manager.

DRUG DETAILS

Endometrin

Endometrin
Instructions

Endometrin

A vaginally administered progesterone preparation for luteal phase support as part of assisted reproductive technology treatment in infertile women.

Used for luteal phase support as part of assisted reproductive technology treatment in infertile women.

This medicine is administered vaginally.

Progesterone Formulation Comparison

ItemUtrogestanCrinoneEndometrinProgesterone INJ
RouteOral / vaginalVaginalVaginalIntramuscular
AdvantagesConvenient administration routeAbsorbed via vaginal mucosa, better than oralAbsorbed via vaginal mucosa, better than oralHighly effective, almost completely absorbed
DisadvantagesDizziness, drowsiness, slowed GI motilityResidue and cleanupHeadacheInjection-site redness, swelling and lumps
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