INTRODUCTION

OVIGYN DSR contain Dehydroepiandrosterone which belongs to a group of medicine called steroids. It is used for women with having ovary with less reproductive potential and responding poorly in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dehydroepiandrosterone is produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands, known as the adrenal cortex.  It is an important source of oestrogens in the women which provides maximum percentage of oestrogens before and after menopause. 

OVIGYN DSR gets converted into sex hormones in the body which are essential for the production and development of healthy eggs. The common side effects are oily skin, acne-like bumps, excessive hair growth on the face, enhanced perspiration odour, hair loss, mood changes, voice deepening, masculinization symptoms, breast cancer, prostate cancer.

Always take OVIGYN DSR exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The common side effects are oily skin, acneiform dermatitis, facial hirsutism, enhanced perspiration odour, acne and hair loss.

USES OF OVIGYN DSR

• Used for women with diminished ovarian reserve and poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF)

HOW OVIGYN DSR WORKS

It gets converted into sex hormones in the body which are essential for the production and development of healthy eggs.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take OVIGYN DSR exactly as your doctor has told you. It must be taken with or without food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. The recommended dose is one tablet once a day.

SIDE EFFECTS OF OVIGYN DSR

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• any psychotic medication
• medicines to treat depression
• medicines such as conjugated oestrogens, esterified oestrogens, oestradiol, oestradiolcypionate, estropipate and ethinylestradiol
• thyroid hormones

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT OVIGYN DSR

Can I take OVIGYN DSR during pregnancy?

No, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Can stress cause high DHEA levels?

Yes. DHEA concentrations increase in response to both acute and repeated stress.

What does OVIGYN DSR do for fertility?

It promotes early follicle growth and reduce follicle atresia (cell death) leading to an increase in the ovarian response to medications, increased oocyte production and pregnancy rates with IVF.

REFERENCES

1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. Page - 1062-1064.

2. Meixiang Zhang,1 Wenbin Niu,1 Yu Wang,2 Jiawei Xu,1 Xiao Bao,1 Linlin Wang,1 Linqing Du,1 and Yingpu Suncorresponding author1. Dehydroepiandrosterone treatment in women with poor ovarian response undergoing IVF or ICSI: a systematic review and meta-analysis. US National Library of Medicines, National Institutes of Health. 19 Apr 2016. [Accessed 31 Dec 2020] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4974220/

3. Ciplamed, Mar 2015; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC); [Revised on Dec 2015] [Accessed 31 Dec 2020] https://www.ciplamed.com/content/prastova-sr-tablets

USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Anti-Mullerian Hormone
• Glycosylated Hemoglobin
• Testosterone Total
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone