Lynestrenol

Indications & Dose:

Hormonal Contraceptive.

Menstrual abnormalities

• BY MOUTH

Contraception

Adult: 0.5 mg daily when used alone or 0.75-2.5 mg daily when used in combination with an oestrogen. 

Menstrual disorders

• BY MOUTH 

Adult: 5-10 mg daily as cyclic regimen.

Contraindications:

Allergy Liver Disease Abnormal vaginal bleeding Porphyria 

Side Effects:

Major & minor side effects for Lynestrenol Weight gain Nausea Headache and dizziness Loss of libido Breast pain and tenderness Altered menstrual cycle Edema Depressed mood Increase in blood glucose level 

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