Star Gest Tablets

Product Description

Product Name:  Star Gest Tablets 

Product Form: Tablets 

Pack Size: 21s

Manufactured By: Mass Pharma

Used For:

This combination contains:

• Estradiol Valerate (Estrogen): Helps regulate hormones in the body, commonly used for:

  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopause.
  • Treating estrogen deficiency (due to ovarian failure or surgical menopause).

• Norgestrel (Progestin): A synthetic form of progesterone that:

  • Balances estrogen effects.
  • Helps regulate menstrual cycles.
  • Prevents endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the uterus lining).

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women.
• Contraception (in some formulations).
• Menstrual disorders (irregular periods, heavy bleeding).

Side Effects:

• Common:

  • Nausea, bloating
  • Breast tenderness
  • Headache, mood changes
  • Weight changes
  • Irregular bleeding or spotting

• Serious (but rare):

  • Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, stroke risk)
  • High blood pressure
  • Liver problems (yellowing of skin/eyes)
  • Increased risk of breast cancer (long-term use)

Precautions:

• Avoid in history of blood clots, stroke, or breast cancer.
• Monitor blood pressure regularly.
• Not recommended in smokers over 35 years (higher clot risk).
• Use cautiously in liver or heart disease.
• May affect blood sugar levels—monitor in diabetes.