Ulipristal
Ulipristal
Ulipristal (pronounced: yoo-lih-PRIS-tal) is a medication primarily used in the management of uterine fibroids and as an emergency contraceptive.
Etymology
The term "Ulipristal" is derived from its chemical structure. The "Uli" part of the name is an abbreviation for "uterine", indicating its primary area of action, while "pristal" is a modification of "pristin", a term used in chemistry to denote purity and clarity.
Usage
Ulipristal is used in two main contexts: as a treatment for uterine fibroids and as an emergency contraceptive. As a treatment for uterine fibroids, it works by blocking the effects of progesterone, a hormone that promotes the growth of fibroids. As an emergency contraceptive, it works by preventing or delaying ovulation.
Related Terms
- Progesterone: A hormone that promotes the growth of uterine fibroids. Ulipristal works by blocking the effects of progesterone.
- Ovulation: The process by which an egg is released from the ovary. Ulipristal works as an emergency contraceptive by preventing or delaying ovulation.
- Uterine fibroids: Noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Ulipristal is used as a treatment for uterine fibroids.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ulipristal
- Wikipedia's article - Ulipristal
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