pro•ges•to•gen
We found 1 definitions of progestogen from 1 different sources.
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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 |