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GlossaryProgestins

synthetic hormones mimicking progesterone, used in contraceptives and therapies

Progestins are synthetic hormones that mimic the effects of the natural hormone progesterone, which is crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. They are commonly used in hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy to manage menstrual disorders, prevent pregnancy, and alleviate menopausal symptoms.

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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy

10 citations, January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny”

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

research Pharmacology of Different Progestogens: The Special Case of Drospirenone

104 citations, January 2005 in “Climacteric”

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy

41 citations, November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives

16 citations, August 1967 in “JAMA”

Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.

research Treatment of Androgen Excess in Females: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

9 citations, January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

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