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Medicines dienogestQuestion & answer

dienogest · Medicine question

Can Dimetrum (dienogest) be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Dimetrum (dienogest) must not be used during pregnancy because there is no need to treat endometriosis during pregnancy.

Sources for this answer

Dimetrum 2 mg TabletsBesins Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 3Document updated 8 November 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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