Norgestrienone

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Norgestrienone

Norgestrienone (pronunciation: nor-ges-trie-noan), also known as 17α-ethynyl-19-norprogesterone or 17α-ethynyl-19-nortestosterone, is a steroidal progestin that was developed in the 1960s but was never marketed.

Etymology

The term "Norgestrienone" is derived from the words "nor", indicating a modification of the molecule, "gest", referring to its progestational activity, "trien", indicating the presence of three double bonds, and "one", a common suffix for steroids.

Pharmacology

Norgestrienone is a progestogen, a type of hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. It is a derivative of progesterone, a naturally occurring progestogen. Norgestrienone has strong progestogenic activity and weak androgenic activity.

Related Terms

  • Progestin: A synthetic form of progesterone.
  • Progesterone: A naturally occurring progestogen.
  • Androgen: A type of hormone that plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity.
  • Menstrual Cycle: The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus.
  • Pregnancy: The period from conception to birth.

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