How effective is dienogest treatment? Where can I buy dienogest?

Dienogest, also called Visanin, is an oral medicine that can be taken one tablet a day, preferably at the same time every day, to treat endometriosis. Endometriosis is considered a chronic disease and requires the development of a long-term management plan. It is a new generation of synthetic progesterone that has high affinity for the progesterone receptor (PR) and is biologically efficient. Dienogest has less overall side effects and can be used as a long-term treatment drug.

How effective is dienogest treatment?

A 3-month study involving 198 patients with endometriosis confirmed that dienogest tablets were superior to placebo. After 3 months of treatment, 37.3% of patients taking dienogest tablets had a 50% or greater reduction in endometriosis-related pelvic pain, compared with 19.8% on placebo; there was no corresponding increase in concomitant analgesic medications; 18.6% of patients taking dienogest tablets had a 75% or greater reduction in endometriosis-associated pelvic pain (EAPP), compared with 7.3% on placebo; there was no corresponding increase in concomitant analgesic medications. This placebo-controlled plus 15-month open-label extension study demonstrated sustained improvement in endometriosis-related pelvic pain during treatment.

Where can I buy dienogest?

Dienogest tablets were officially launched in China on June 3, 2021. It currently belongs to Class B medical insurance. Patients who purchase this product in domestic hospital pharmacies can be reimbursed for part of the cost. Patients can also learn about dienogest directly mailed by overseas pharmaceutical companies through Medical Companion Travel. Drugs sent directly by pharmaceutical companies are more cost-effective, reducing the financial burden and ensuring that the drugs are genuine. Medical Travel is a professional overseas medical service organization in China and has cooperated with many domestic patients. Patients in need can contact the Medical Companion Travel Service to learn about the price and drug purchase process of overseas dienogest, because drug prices are not fixed due to exchange rate fluctuations.

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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