Progynon Depot

Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate) is used to treat the symptoms of low estrogen in women who do not produce enough estrogen naturally. It is sometimes used to relieve the symptoms of certain types of prostate cancer.

Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate) comes as a liquid to inject into a muscle. Consult you physician or health care professional about frequency and correct dosage for your needs. It is usually injected by a physician. Tell your physician and pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogen injection, any other estrogen products, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in estrogen injection. Ask your pharmacist or check the manufacturer`s patient information for a list of the ingredients in the brand of estrogen injection you plan to use.

Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate) injection may cause side effects. Tell your physician if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• breast pain or tenderness
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• weight gain or loss
• dizziness
• nervousness
• depression
• irritability
• changes in sexual desire
• hair loss
• unwanted hair growth
• spotty darkening of the skin on the face
• difficulty wearing contact lenses
• leg cramps
• swelling, redness, burning, itching, or irritation of the vagina
• vaginal discharge

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms call your physician immediately:

• bulging eyes
• pain, swelling, or tenderness in the stomach
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• joint pain
• movements that are difficult to control
• rash or blisters
• hives
• itching
• swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, throat, hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• hoarseness
• difficulty breathing or swallowing

Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate) may increase your risk of developing cancer of the ovaries or gallbladder disease that may need to be treated with surgery. Talk to your physician about the risks of using estrogen injection.

Estrogen may cause growth to slow or stop early in children who receive large doses for a long time. Estrogen injection may also affect the timing and speed of sexual development in children.Your child`s physician will monitor him or her carefully during his or her treatment with estrogen. Talk to your child`s physician about the risks of giving this medication to your child.

Estrogen injection may cause other side effects. Call your physician if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.