Synphasic
Synphasic
Synphasic (pronounced: sin-fay-sik) is a term used in medicine and pharmacology to describe a type of oral contraceptive that contains two or more different types of hormones, which are administered in a specific sequence during the menstrual cycle.
Etymology
The term 'Synphasic' is derived from the Greek words 'syn', meaning 'together', and 'phasic', meaning 'phase'. This refers to the combination of different hormones that are administered together in different phases of the menstrual cycle.
Usage
Synphasic birth control pills are designed to more closely mimic the natural hormonal fluctuations of a woman's menstrual cycle. They contain varying levels of estrogen and progestin throughout the pill pack, with the aim of reducing side effects and improving contraceptive effectiveness.
Related Terms
- Monophasic: A type of birth control pill that contains the same amount of estrogen and progestin in each active pill throughout the pill pack.
- Triphasic: A type of birth control pill that contains three different doses of hormones in the active pills over the course of the pill pack.
- Biphasic: A type of birth control pill that contains two different doses of hormones in the active pills over the course of the pill pack.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Synphasic
- Wikipedia's article - Synphasic
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