Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol
Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol
Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol (pronunciation: noh-meh-jes-trol a-seh-tate/eh-stra-dye-ol) is a combined hormonal contraceptive medication that contains two active ingredients: nomegestrol acetate, a progestogen, and estradiol, a form of estrogen.
Etymology
The term "nomegestrol" is derived from the chemical name of the compound, which is 17α-methyl-19-norprogesterone. "Acetate" refers to the presence of an acetyl group in the compound. "Estradiol" is derived from "estrus" (a period of sexual receptivity in female mammals) and "diol" (a chemical term referring to a molecule with two alcohol groups).
Usage
Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol is used primarily as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It works by preventing ovulation, altering the cervical mucus to make it difficult for sperm to reach the egg, and changing the lining of the uterus to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg.
Related Terms
- Hormonal contraceptive: A method of birth control that uses hormones to prevent pregnancy.
- Progestogen: A type of hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Contraceptive: A method or device used to prevent pregnancy.
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol
- Wikipedia's article - Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol
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