一起了解地诺孕素（Dienogest）的副作用及注意事项

Dienogest is a progestin drug designed to treat endometriosis. Compared with other progestins, this drug can treat diseases with a smaller dose (2mg/day) and play an efficient role in transforming the endometrium. The efficacy is manifested in rapid and continuous control of endometriosis pain, and the lesions will be more significantly reduced or completely subsided, and can truly achieve long-term management of endometriosis. Long-term clinical data shows that the cumulative recurrence rate after 5 years of use is only 4%, which means that its use can prolong the benefits of surgical treatment and reduce postoperative recurrence. Dienogest has a significant therapeutic effect, but treatment with this drug will also produce some side effects, so patients cannot blindly use this drug for treatment. What are the side effects of dienogest? What should I pay attention to during treatment?

Dienogest side effects

Side effects of Dienogest include: headache, breast swelling and pain, irregular bleeding, amenorrhea, headache, chest discomfort, depression, etc. Due to individual differences, each patient will experience different side effects, more or less side effects, and severity of side effects after receiving dienogest treatment. This is mainly determined by the patient's own situation.

Precautions for Dienogest

Dienogest therapy should not be used in patients with new active venous thromboembolic disease, current or past arterial and cardiovascular disease, and patients with diabetic potential for vasculopathy. Patients with a history of severe allergies to dienogest or other ingredients in the drug should not use this drug for treatment. If serious adverse reactions occur, the patient should go to the hospital immediately and seek professional help.

If symptoms of arterial or venous thrombosis have developed or are suspected, dienogest therapy should be discontinued immediately.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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