What is dydrogesterone?

Dydrogesterone, sold under the brand name Duphaston and Femoston, is a progestin medication which is used for a variety of indications, including threatened or recurrent miscarriage during pregnancy,. Dydrogesterone, sold under the brand name Duphaston and Femoston (as Menopausal Hormone Therapy), is a progestin medication which is used for a variety of indications, including threatened or recurrent miscarriage during pregnancy, dysfunctional bleeding, infertility due to luteal insufficiency, dysmenorrhea,. Name Dydrogesterone Accession Number DB00378 Description. Dydrogesterone is used in the treatment of Female infertility, Pain during menstruation, Endometriosis, Amenorrhea, Abnormal uterine bleeding. Oral dydrogesterone treatment during the first trimester of pregnancy: the prevention of miscarriage study (PROMIS). There were no particular side effects seen.