C-Hop Vaginal gel
You should use C-Hop Vaginal gel as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.
C-Hop Vaginal gel
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
C-Hop Vaginal gel is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman’s ovary) and menstruation. It is also used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregt.
You should use C-Hop Vaginal gel as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.
The most common side effects include headache, sleepiness, abdominal pain, breast tenderness, and itching or burning sensation. Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention.
It may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma. Let your doctor know your medical history to be safe. Also, let your doctor know about all other medicines which may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. It is advisable not to use any other vaginal products or cream while using this medicine.
03Uses
Hormone replacement therapy
Female infertility
04How To Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying
05How It Works
C-Hop Vaginal gel contains a progesterone (a female sex hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.
06Benefits
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Placement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other is estrogen) used in this treatment. Vaginal tablets and gels are an easy way to deliver hormones but may not treat all the symptoms. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
In Female infertility
C-Hop Vaginal gel contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. Progesterone helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.show moreshow less
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Itching
Burning sensation
Breast tenderness
Abdominal pain
Headache
08Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
C-Hop Vaginal gel is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
C-Hop Vaginal gel is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
09Drug Tips
C-Hop Vaginal gel helps increase your chances of getting pregnant. It prepares the lining of your uterus to receive and nourish a fertilized egg.
If you become pregnant, it can be used for another 10 to 12 weeks until your progesterone levels are high enough.
It also helps regulate menstrual cycle in women who do not have a regular period due to a decrease in the hormone progesterone.
It exposes your body to less hormone invasion compared to pills or injections thereby preventing various gastric side effects.
Do not use tampons or other vaginal products for at least 6 hours before and after using C-Hop Vaginal gel.
You may get a brownish or white discharge during this time. It is not unusual, but talk to your doctor if it bothers you.
References
Sources and references
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Levin ER, Hammes SR. Estrogens and Progestins. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1180-85.
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