progestin

1. Any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone (synset 114771517)
   is a type of: sex hormone, steroid, steroid hormone - any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
   subtypes:

   • 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
   same as: progestogen

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