Nomegestrol
Nomegestrol
Nomegestrol (pronounced noh-meh-jes-trol) is a synthetic progestogen that is used in hormonal contraception and menopausal hormone therapy. It is a derivative of 19-norprogesterone.
Etymology
The term "Nomegestrol" is derived from the words "norprogesterone", a type of progestogen, and "methyl", referring to the addition of a methyl group to the molecule.
Pharmacology
Nomegestrol is a highly selective progestogen, with no significant androgenic, estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or mineralocorticoid activity. It has strong anti-estrogenic effects and can inhibit the proliferation of estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells. Nomegestrol is used in combination with estradiol in hormonal contraception and menopausal hormone therapy.
Related Terms
- Progestogen: A type of hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy and the breasts for lactation.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Estradiol: A form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries.
- Menopausal hormone therapy: Treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- Hormonal contraception: Birth control methods that act on the endocrine system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nomegestrol
- Wikipedia's article - Nomegestrol
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