Dienogest is used for endometriosis.

Dienogest is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium.

Major & minor side effects for Dienogest

• Headache
• Breast discomfort
• Depressed mood
• Acne
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Back pain
• Hair loss

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women since there is no need to treat endometriosis during pregnancy.

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from circulatory disorders since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from osteoporosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. 

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. 

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age and in patients prior to menarche (first menstrual bleeding).