Substance which produces the same effects as progesterone, a hormone secreted mainly by the sex organs. Synthetic progestins are prescribed for menstrual disorders, genital pain, the prevention of miscarriage, certain forms of sterility and, in combination with estrogen, menopausal symptoms.
The name originally given to the crude hormone of the corpora lutea. It has since been isolated in pure form and is now known as progesterone. The name progestin is used for certain synthetic or natural progestational agents.
A hormone that has biologic actions similar to the natural hormone produced by the body, progesterone.
any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
a medication that mimics the action of progesterone
Synthetic progesterone used to protect the uterus when using estrogen therapy.
The artificial form of progesterone that can be taken by mouth or injection as a hormonal supplement.
The synthetic version of progesterone1 that is traditionally found, along with estrogen, in combination birth control pills.
a substance with similar properties to the hormone progesterone used to treat certain gynaecological conditions
synthetic form of the female sex hormone progesterone.
the synthetic form of progesterone
A progestogen that is produced synthetically in a laboratory, including medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and norethindrone acetate (NETA). Progestins are included in birth control pills.
A synthetic form of progesterone that is similar to the hormone made naturally by the body.
synthetic version of progesterone, a hormone produced by the ovaries that stimulates changes in the uterus in preparing for pregnancy
a hormone produced by the corpus luteum, placenta or adrenal cortex (or synthetically manufactured) that has progesterone-like effects. Synthetic progestin is used as a contraceptive.
This is a synthetic form of progesterone. This class of drugs was originally developed to allow absorption by mouth for use in birth control pills. Progestin means that these medications work like progesterone in the body.
A general term for any substance that has the biological effects of the female hormone progesterone.
Any of a group of hormone products that are formulated in a laboratory from progesterone or testosterone and that have progesterone-like effects on the uterus. Often referred to as synthetic because the chemical structure differs from naturally occurring hormone molecules. Progestins are included in hormonal contraceptives including birth control pills and the new birth control skin patch, and are prescribed as part of HRT in menopausal women who still have their uteruses, but they are contraindicated in pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and norethindrone acetate (NETA) are two common progestins.
a hormone that works by causing changes in the uterus. When taken with the hormone estrogen, progestin works to prevent thickening of the lining of the uterus. This is helpful for women who are in menopause and are taking estrogen for their symptoms. Progestins also are prescribed to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat unusual stopping of the menstrual periods, help a pregnancy occur or maintain a pregnancy, or treat unusual or heavy bleeding of the uterus. They also can be used to prevent pregnancy, help treat cancer of the breast, kidney, or uterus, and help treat loss of appetite and severe weight or muscle loss.
A synthetic hormone that has an action similar to progesterone.
A synthetic progesterone-type hormone.
A synthetic version for the natural hormone progesterone.
Progestins are synthetically produced (man-made) forms of progesterone. Progestins are components of many types of oral contraceptives, including EC; they work to disrupt ovulation, fertilization, and/or implantation.
a term usually applied to the synthetic derivatives of progesterone, which differ structurally from progesterone.
A natural or laboratory-made substance that has some or all of the biologic effects of progesterone, a female hormone.
A synthetic progesterone (Provera).
A synthetic compound that produces effects similar to those of progesterone (see Menopause).
A progestin is a synthetic progestogen that has some biological activity similar to progesterone and is most well known for the applications in hormonal contraception, but progestins (and progesterone) also have applications in the treatment of dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, functional uterine bleeding, and amenorrhea. They have also been used to treat habitual miscarriages due to progesterone's role in sustaining pregnancy, but this has not always been successful due to the fact that miscarriage is not always due to hormonal deficiency.