{"product_id":"susten-400mg-tablets","title":"Susten 400mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusten 400mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a prescription medication that contains \u003cb\u003enatural micronized progesterone\u003c\/b\u003e, a vital female sex hormone. It is primarily prescribed to treat conditions caused by hormonal imbalances, support reproductive health, and maintain early pregnancies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Medical Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFemale Infertility:\u003c\/b\u003e It prepares the uterine lining (endometrium) to allow a fertilized egg to implant and supports the luteal phase during assisted reproductive technology (ART\/IVF) cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePregnancy Support:\u003c\/b\u003e It helps prevent threatened miscarriages, recurrent abortions, and preterm labor by relaxing the uterus and maintaining the uterine lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMenstrual Disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e It treats secondary amenorrhea (absence of periods for 3+ months) and regulates irregular or abnormal uterine bleeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHormone Replacement Therapy (HRT):\u003c\/b\u003e When combined with estrogen, it protects the uterine lining from overgrowth (endometrial hyperplasia) and manages menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSusten 400mg is highly versatile and comes in various formulations—such as oral capsules, soft gelatin capsules, or sustained-release (SR) tablets. Depending on your formulation and specific medical condition, your doctor will advise one of three routes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOral:\u003c\/b\u003e Swallowed whole with water. Taking it with food can enhance its absorption. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVaginal:\u003c\/b\u003e Inserted deep into the vagina, often using an applicator or your fingers, which reduces systemic side effects like dizziness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRectal:\u003c\/b\u003e Administered rectally if oral or vaginal routes are not tolerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: Always use this medication exactly as directed by your healthcare provider, and try to take it at the same time every day to keep your hormone levels stable.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost side effects are temporary and disappear as your body adapts to the hormone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeadaches and dizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNausea, bloating, or stomach cramps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBreast pain or tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrowsiness or fatigue (more common when taken orally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIrregular vaginal bleeding or spotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Warnings \u0026amp; Contraindications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDo not take Susten 400mg without a doctor's explicit clearance if you have a history of: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUnexplained or untreated abnormal vaginal bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBreast or genital track cancers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eActive or past blood clotting disorders (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, stroke, or heart attack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSevere liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"30's","offer_id":53468511076652,"sku":null,"price":4910.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"10's","offer_id":53468511109420,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/susten-400mg-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}