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progestogen
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pro·ges·to·gen  (pr-jst-jn)
n.
Any of various substances having progestational effects; a progestin.
[pro- + gest(ation) + -gen.]
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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Noun1.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
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It may, however, be dependent on whether it is given as a continuous combination versus a sequential regimen, how long it is given, at what dose and how it is administered, as well as which progestogens are used.
Menopause and hormone therapy--how confused are you? by Thomas, Carol / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
First-generation birth control pills, first introduced in the 1960''s, had high levels of the hormones estrogen and the progestogens lynestrenol or norethisterone.
Nuvaring Birth Control Information by Steve Fields / Women's issues/gender studies community
Synthetic progestogens (drugs with progesterone-like actions) are the "non-natural" progesterone often in HRT.
Dr Miriam: Is there a risk in HRT cream? by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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