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	~~{{Short description\|A synthetic progestogen used in hormone therapy and gynecological disorders}}~~		= Dydrogesterone =

	~~'''Dydrogesterone''' is a synthetic~~ [[~~progestogen]] that is used in various [[hormone therapy~~\|~~hormone therapies]] and to treat a range of [[gynecological disorders]]. It is an orally active progestogen with a~~ structure ~~similar to that~~ of ~~natural [[progesterone~~]].		[[File:Dydrogesterone.svg\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of Dydrogesterone]]

	~~==Pharmacology==~~		'''Dydrogesterone''' is a synthetic progestogen, a type of medication that mimics the effects of the natural hormone [[progesterone]]. It is used in various gynecological conditions and hormone replacement therapy.
	Dydrogesterone is a ~~retro-progesterone~~, ~~meaning it has~~ a ~~similar molecular structure to progesterone but with a different spatial configuration. This configuration allows dydrogesterone to selectively bind to~~ the [[progesterone ~~receptor~~]]~~s, exerting progestogenic effects without significant androgenic, estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or mineralocorticoid activity~~.

	===~~Mechanism of Action~~===		== Pharmacology ==
	Dydrogesterone works by mimicking the effects of natural progesterone. It binds to progesterone receptors in the uterus, stabilizing the [[endometrium]] and preventing [[endometrial hyperplasia]] in women receiving estrogen therapy. This action helps in regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy.

	~~==Clinical Uses==~~		Dydrogesterone is a retroprogesterone, which means it is a stereoisomer of progesterone. It has a similar molecular structure but differs in the spatial arrangement of its atoms. This unique configuration gives dydrogesterone its specific pharmacological properties.
	Dydrogesterone is ~~used~~ in ~~several clinical scenarios, including:~~

	* '''[[~~Hormone replacement therapy]] (HRT)~~:~~''' Used in combination with estrogens to prevent endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women~~.		[[File:Dydrogesterone_molecule_ball.png\|thumb\|left\|Ball-and-stick model of Dydrogesterone]]
	* '''[[Dysmenorrhea]]:''' Helps alleviate painful menstruation by regulating the effects of ~~progesterone.~~
	* '''[[Endometriosis]]~~:''' Reduces the symptoms by suppressing the growth of endometrial tissue.~~
	* '''[[Infertility]] due to luteal insufficiency:''' Supports the luteal phase in women undergoing fertility treatments.
	* '''Threatened and habitual [[miscarriage]]:''' Provides progesterone support to maintain pregnancy.

	==~~Administration and Dosage~~==		=== Mechanism of Action ===
	Dydrogesterone ~~is administered orally~~, and the ~~dosage varies depending on~~ the ~~condition being treated~~. ~~For hormone~~ replacement therapy~~, it is typically given~~ in ~~a cyclic regimen alongside estrogen~~. ~~In the treatment~~ of ~~dysmenorrhea~~ and ~~endometriosis~~, ~~the dosage~~ and ~~duration are tailored~~ to ~~the patient's needs~~.
			Dydrogesterone binds to the [[progesterone receptor]]s in the body, exerting progestogenic effects. It helps in regulating the [[menstrual cycle]], maintaining pregnancy, and supporting the luteal phase in assisted reproductive technology.

			=== Metabolism ===

			Dydrogesterone is metabolized primarily in the liver. Its main active metabolite is 20α-dihydrodydrogesterone (DHD), which also possesses progestogenic activity.

			[[File:20α-Dihydrodydrogesterone.svg\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of 20α-Dihydrodydrogesterone]]

			== Clinical Uses ==

			Dydrogesterone is used in various clinical settings, including:

			* [[Hormone replacement therapy]] (HRT) for menopausal symptoms
			* Treatment of [[dysmenorrhea]]
			* Management of [[endometriosis]]
			* Support of the luteal phase in [[in vitro fertilization]] (IVF)
			* Treatment of secondary [[amenorrhea]]

			== Comparison with Progesterone ==

			[[File:Progesterone_and_dydrogesterone_3D_chemical_structures_comparison.png\|thumb\|left\|3D chemical structures comparison of Progesterone and Dydrogesterone]]

			Dydrogesterone is often compared to natural progesterone. While both have progestogenic effects, dydrogesterone is more selective in its action, with fewer androgenic and glucocorticoid effects. This selectivity can lead to a better side effect profile in some patients.

			== Side Effects ==

	~~==Side Effects==~~
	Common side effects of dydrogesterone include:		Common side effects of dydrogesterone include:

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	* Menstrual irregularities		* Menstrual irregularities

	~~Serious side effects are rare but may include allergic reactions and liver dysfunction.~~		== Related Pages ==

	==~~History~~==
	~~Dydrogesterone was first introduced in the 1960s and has been used extensively in Europe and Asia. It is known for its safety profile and effectiveness in hormone therapy and gynecological conditions.~~

	~~==Related pages==~~
	* [[Progesterone]]		* [[Progesterone]]
			* [[Progestogen]]
	* [[Hormone replacement therapy]]		* [[Hormone replacement therapy]]
	* [[Endometriosis]]		* [[Endometriosis]]
	* [[Dysmenorrhea]]

	~~==Gallery==~~		{{Progestogens}}
	~~[[File:Dydrogesterone_structure.png\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of dydrogesterone]]~~
	~~[[File:Hormone_therapy.png\|thumb\|left\|Hormone therapy illustration]]~~

	[[Category:Progestogens]]		[[Category:Progestogens]]
	[[Category:Hormone therapy]]		[[Category:Hormone replacement therapy]]
	[[Category:Gynecological ~~disorders~~]]		[[Category:Gynecological drugs]]

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	~~Dydrogesterone is a~~ synthetic~~, orally active~~ progestogen ~~drug that is~~ used ~~primarily for the treatment of disorders linked to progesterone deficiency. Progesterone is a natural~~ hormone ~~that plays a vital role in the menstrual cycle~~ and ~~in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.~~		{{Short description\|A synthetic progestogen used in hormone therapy and gynecological disorders}}

	~~== Mechanism of Action ==~~		'''Dydrogesterone''' is a synthetic [[progestogen]] that is used in various [[hormone therapy\|hormone therapies]] and to treat a range of [[gynecological disorders]]. It is an orally active progestogen with a structure similar to that of natural [[progesterone]].
	~~Upon administration, dydrogesterone exhibits high affinity for progesterone receptors. By binding~~ to ~~these receptors, it helps regulate the growth and normal shedding~~ of ~~the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle~~. ~~Interestingly, dydrogesterone does not appear~~ to ~~bind to other types~~ of hormone receptors, such as androgenic, estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or mineralocorticoid receptors. This specificity may reduce the risk of unwanted side effects that are sometimes associated with other hormone therapies.

	== ~~Clinical Use~~ ==		==Pharmacology==
	Dydrogesterone is ~~used in~~ a ~~variety of clinical situations related~~ to progesterone ~~deficiency~~. ~~These include:~~		Dydrogesterone is a retro-progesterone, meaning it has a similar molecular structure to progesterone but with a different spatial configuration. This configuration allows dydrogesterone to selectively bind to the [[progesterone receptor]]s, exerting progestogenic effects without significant androgenic, estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or mineralocorticoid activity.

	* [[Dysmenorrhea]]: Also known as painful periods, this condition can be alleviated by dydrogesterone's ability to regulate the menstrual cycle.		===Mechanism of Action===
	* [[Endometriosis]]: Dydrogesterone ~~can help manage~~ the ~~symptoms~~ of ~~endometriosis, a condition where the tissue that normally lines~~ the uterus ~~grows outside~~ the ~~uterus.~~		Dydrogesterone works by mimicking the effects of natural progesterone. It binds to progesterone receptors in the uterus, stabilizing the [[endometrium]] and preventing [[endometrial hyperplasia]] in women receiving estrogen therapy. This action helps in regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy.
	* [[~~Miscarriage~~]] ~~Prevention: In cases where miscarriages are linked to progesterone deficiency, dydrogesterone can be used to support the early stages of pregnancy.~~
	* [[~~Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)~~]]~~: Dydrogesterone is often used in conjunction with estrogen~~ in ~~post-menopausal~~ women ~~to prevent the overgrowth of the uterine lining that can be caused by~~ estrogen ~~alone~~.
	~~== Current Research ==~~
	~~Active clinical trials are ongoing to further understand~~ the ~~potential uses of dydrogesterone in various clinical scenarios~~.

	== ~~References~~ ==		==Clinical Uses==
	* ~~Mauvais-Jarvis P, Kuttenn F, Gompel A~~ (~~2004~~). ~~"Antiestrogen action~~ of progesterone ~~in breast~~ tissue". ~~Breast Cancer Res Treat. 24 (3)~~: ~~270–6~~.		Dydrogesterone is used in several clinical scenarios, including:
	* ~~Bouchard P (2000)~~. "Dydrogesterone in ~~combination with estrogens for postmenopausal women"~~. ~~Climacteric~~. ~~3 (3)~~: ~~175–82~~.
	~~{{stub}}~~		* '''[[Hormone replacement therapy]] (HRT):''' Used in combination with estrogens to prevent endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women.
	[[~~Category: Pharmacology~~]]		* '''[[Dysmenorrhea]]:''' Helps alleviate painful menstruation by regulating the effects of progesterone.
	[[~~Category: Obstetrics and gynaecology~~]]		* '''[[Endometriosis]]:''' Reduces the symptoms by suppressing the growth of endometrial tissue.
	[[~~Category: Endocrinology~~]]		* '''[[Infertility]] due to luteal insufficiency:''' Supports the luteal phase in women undergoing fertility treatments.
	[[~~Category: Medications~~]]		* '''Threatened and habitual [[miscarriage]]:''' Provides progesterone support to maintain pregnancy.
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	~~<gallery>~~		==Administration and Dosage==
	File:~~Dydrogesterone~~.~~svg~~\|~~Dydrogesterone~~		Dydrogesterone is administered orally, and the dosage varies depending on the condition being treated. For hormone replacement therapy, it is typically given in a cyclic regimen alongside estrogen. In the treatment of dysmenorrhea and endometriosis, the dosage and duration are tailored to the patient's needs.
	File:~~Dydrogesterone_molecule_ball~~.png\|~~Dydrogesterone molecule ball model~~
	~~File~~:~~20_-Dihydrodydrogesterone.svg\|20_-Dihydrodydrogesterone~~		==Side Effects==
	~~File~~:~~Progesterone_and_dydrogesterone_3D_chemical_structures_comparison.png\|Progesterone and dydrogesterone 3D chemical structures comparison~~		Common side effects of dydrogesterone include:
	~~</gallery>~~
			* Nausea
			* Headache
			* Breast tenderness
			* Menstrual irregularities

			Serious side effects are rare but may include allergic reactions and liver dysfunction.

			==History==
			Dydrogesterone was first introduced in the 1960s and has been used extensively in Europe and Asia. It is known for its safety profile and effectiveness in hormone therapy and gynecological conditions.

			==Related pages==
			* [[Progesterone]]
			* [[Hormone replacement therapy]]
			* [[Endometriosis]]
			* [[Dysmenorrhea]]

			==Gallery==
			[[File:Dydrogesterone_structure.png\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of dydrogesterone]]
			[[File:Hormone_therapy.png\|thumb\|left\|Hormone therapy illustration]]

			[[Category:Progestogens]]
			[[Category:Hormone therapy]]
			[[Category:Gynecological disorders]]

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			File:Dydrogesterone.svg\|Dydrogesterone
			File:Dydrogesterone_molecule_ball.png\|Dydrogesterone molecule ball model
			File:20_-Dihydrodydrogesterone.svg\|20_-Dihydrodydrogesterone
			File:Progesterone_and_dydrogesterone_3D_chemical_structures_comparison.png\|Progesterone and dydrogesterone 3D chemical structures comparison
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Dydrogesterone is a synthetic, orally active progestogen drug that is used primarily for the treatment of disorders linked to progesterone deficiency. Progesterone is a natural hormone that plays a vital role in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

== Mechanism of Action ==
Upon administration, dydrogesterone exhibits high affinity for progesterone receptors. By binding to these receptors, it helps regulate the growth and normal shedding of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle. Interestingly, dydrogesterone does not appear to bind to other types of hormone receptors, such as androgenic, estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or mineralocorticoid receptors. This specificity may reduce the risk of unwanted side effects that are sometimes associated with other hormone therapies.

== Clinical Use ==
Dydrogesterone is used in a variety of clinical situations related to progesterone deficiency. These include:

* [[Dysmenorrhea]]: Also known as painful periods, this condition can be alleviated by dydrogesterone's ability to regulate the menstrual cycle.
* [[Endometriosis]]: Dydrogesterone can help manage the symptoms of endometriosis, a condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus.
* [[Miscarriage]] Prevention: In cases where miscarriages are linked to progesterone deficiency, dydrogesterone can be used to support the early stages of pregnancy.
* [[Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)]]: Dydrogesterone is often used in conjunction with estrogen in post-menopausal women to prevent the overgrowth of the uterine lining that can be caused by estrogen alone.
== Current Research ==
Active clinical trials are ongoing to further understand the potential uses of dydrogesterone in various clinical scenarios.

== References ==
* Mauvais-Jarvis P, Kuttenn F, Gompel A (2004). "Antiestrogen action of progesterone in breast tissue". Breast Cancer Res Treat. 24 (3): 270–6.
* Bouchard P (2000). "Dydrogesterone in combination with estrogens for postmenopausal women". Climacteric. 3 (3): 175–82.
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[[Category: Endocrinology]]
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