progestogen (redirected from Progestogens)

pro·ges·to·gen  (pr-jst-jn)

n.

Any of various substances having progestational effects; a progestin.

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[pro- + gest(ation) + -gen.]

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progestogen [prəʊˈdʒɛstədʒən], progestin [prəˈdʒɛstɪn]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of steroid hormones that have progesterone-like activity, used in oral contraceptives and in treating gynaecological disorders

[from progest(erone) + -o- + -gen]

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Noun

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progestogen - any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone progestin sex hormone, steroid hormone, steroid - any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs Lipo-Lutin, progesterone - a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy megestrol, megestrol acetate - a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma norethandrolone, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, Norlutin - a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis norethynodrel - a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding norgestrel - synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives medroxyprogesterone, Provera - a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders