VAGINALLY ADMINISTRABLE PROGESTERONE-CONTAINING TABLETS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

摘要

The present invention discloses a method for preparing a tablet for the vaginal administration of progesterone for systemic use. Tablets prepared by this method are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for vaginally administering such table ts three times a day to female patients being treated for infertility or other pregnancy-related conditions and disorders in an IVF program. In addition, disclosed are methods of administering a tablet containing 100 mg of natural progesterone at least three times per day to female patients w ho require stronger luteal support, e.g., older patients and overweight or obese patients, and patients in a donor oocyte program.