Medroxyprogesterone
Medroxyprogesterone
Medroxyprogesterone (pronounced: me-drox-ee-pro-JES-ter-own) is a type of progestin, a class of hormone that mimics the effects of naturally occurring progesterone in the body.
Etymology
The term "medroxyprogesterone" is derived from the words "medroxy", which refers to the addition of a hydroxyl group, and "progesterone", the hormone that it mimics.
Usage
Medroxyprogesterone is used in hormone therapy to treat a variety of conditions, including menstrual disorders, endometriosis, and amenorrhea. It is also used in combination with estrogen in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent endometrial hyperplasia.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A synthetic form of progesterone.
- Progesterone: A naturally occurring hormone that plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.
- Hormone therapy: The use of hormones in medical treatment.
- Menstrual disorders: Abnormalities or diseases related to the menstrual cycle.
- Endometriosis: A condition where the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of it.
- Amenorrhea: The absence of menstruation.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an essential role in the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and the reproductive process.
- Menopausal hormone therapy: The use of hormones to treat symptoms of menopause.
- Endometrial hyperplasia: A condition characterized by the thickening of the lining of the uterus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medroxyprogesterone
- Wikipedia's article - Medroxyprogesterone
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