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Progestin for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Progestins, synthetic versions of the hormone progesterone, are used to treat dysfunctional uterine bleeding. They are given either as high-dose progestin pills or in the form of birth control pills.
Oral (pill)
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| medroxyprogesterone | Provera (prescription) |
| norethindrone | Micronor (prescription), Modicon (prescription), Norethin (prescription) |
| progesterone (micronized) | Prometrium (prescription) |
The levonorgestrel intrauterine device (IUD) is also a progestin treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. This type of IUD continually releases levonorgestrel, a form of progesterone, into the uterus.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: February 9, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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