Progesterone capsules are generally used to treat smaller ureteral stones.
Progesterone capsule is a steroid hormone, clinical mainly used for the treatment of preeclampsia and habitual abortion, anovulatory dysmenorrhea and anovulatory amenorrhea, etc. It can also be used in combination with estrogen to treat menopausal syndrome.
In addition, progesterone also belongs to the antispasmodic drugs, can relax, antispasmodic, dilatation of ureter and urethral smooth muscle, therefore, can also be used to treat ureteral stones. If medication is required, it is recommended that the medication be used as prescribed by a physician.
However, if the stone size is ≥0.6 cm, surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopic lithotripsy, or ureterotomy and lithotripsy should be considered to remove the stone.
It is recommended that patients with ureteral stones go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment, and avoid blindly using medication to avoid discomfort.