Utrogestan prescribed for ovarian cyst

by Pat

Hi Wray, thank you for the very informative site. My gynaecologist has prescribed 200mg Utrogestan to assist in breaking up a cyst that has been discovered on my right ovary.

I very rarely take drugs as I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 7 years ago and was on very heavy drugs and cortisone (I have got to the point where I can control this disease with diet, exercise and natural remedies and never take medication to try and avoid the effects of causing an imbalance in my system). In saying this however, my menstrual cycle has been very irregular over the past 8 months and may be due to cysts appearing in my body and being broken down naturally. I am very nervous to take any sort of HRT because of my history and would prefer to go the natural route. The problem is this cyst is very large (4.5cm x 4.5cm) and the only alternative is cutting it out. What would you recommend I do? Is there an alternative to Utrogestan, would taking the pill help at all, or is this not the same thing? I have been taking Natpro for the last few weeks - would this help on a long term basis or is it too risky? Thanks and regards.

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Oct 29, 2010
 Utrogestan prescribed for ovarian cyst
by: Anonymous

I will be very interested in hearing what Wray has to say about your problem.

I am taking the natural progesterone 100mg per day for uterine polyps and thickening of the lining. I am wondering if I should have more than that. I do not know anything about the type of progesterone you have been prescribed but I am pretty certain the natural progesterone has no side effects at all and have been using it for almost 2 months now with no problems. Good luck and keep us posted if you can on how this works for you.
Oct 30, 2010
 Utrogestan prescribed for ovarian cyst
by: Wray

Hi Pat Thanks for the kind words. Utrogestan is progesterone, so is safe to use, a good amount too. I recommend between 100-200mg/day, dependant on symptoms. I'm amazed your gynae has suggested using progesterone to break up the cyst! Wonderful news to me, as it will. Oestrogen is a mitogen, causing cells to divide and multiply. In excess it stimulates cysts, and more, to grow. I'm not sure of your age, but if your cycles have become irregular, maybe you are entering peri-menopause? For more info please see our page on Peri-menopause. The Natpro will help too, but the amount does have to be high to suppress the excess oestrogen, 200mg would be excellent. So it's up to you what you use, both would be fine. The advantage to a cream is it can be applied anywhere. If the Utrogestan is oral it won't be very affective, as the oral route is the least effective delivery system, please see this page we have on Progesterone application methods. So if you opt for it, rather use it as a suppository/pessary. Pessary is best as it reaches the uterus etc very quickly. The cream can be applied in the vagina too, excellent if it's dry or inflamed. For more info on Utrogestan please see here. Judging by the Utrogestan and the way you spell gynaecologist, you must live in the UK? If I'm correct, you will most probably be very deficient in vitamin D. The Crohn's makes me suspect this, as there is strong evidence it's caused by a lack of vitamin D. Please see here, here, here, here and here. For more info on vitamin D please see the Vitamin D council website. Take care Wray
Oct 31, 2010
 Utrogestan prescribed for ovarian cyst
by: Wray

Hi there Thanks for your interest. 100mg is the minimum I've found to be effective, so if you find it taking too long to resolve, please increase the amount you are using. A thickened lining indicates excess oestrogen. Oestrogen is a mitogen, causing cells to divide and multiply, vital once a month to stimulate the endometrium each month to grow and thicken ready for a possible fertilised egg. But too much and the lining builds excessively. You say you are 'taking' progesterone, I'm assuming you do mean oral? If so it's not the best delivery system, please see this page we have on Progesterone application methods. Injections, suppositories and creams are the most affective. So if it is oral progesterone you are using, please consider switching. If you do, because of the greater absorptive properties, you might experience Oestrogen Dominance. Please read through this page we have, as it can be very disconcerting if it does occur. Take care Wray
May 06, 2011
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Nov 03, 2011
 utrogestan 200mg prescribed for ovarian cysts.
by: Chamuli

I have a big cyst on each my ovaries and my gyn has prescribed utrogestan 200mg(pessaries, 1 two times a day)although he says if they do not help,i might need surgery.Am only 24yrs and still single and terribly afraid of surgery.A friend advised i should try out herbal medicine.Am really confused on whether to use the pessaries or go herbal or both at the same time.It has been 2weeks since the 3D scan revealed these cysts.am i running out of time,am not in pain anymore,should i just ignore these cysts.Please kindly advise

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