Progestagen

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Progestagens (also spelled progestogens or gestagens) are hormones which produce effects similar to progesterone, the only natural progestagen. All other progestogens are synthetic and are often referred to as progestins.

All progestagens have antiestrogenic (counteracting the effects of estrogens on the body) and antigonadotropic (inhibiting the production of sex steroids by gonads) properties.

Progestogens differ in their potency (affinity for progesterone receptors) and side effects. Such side effects may be androgenic (medroxyprogesterone and most C19 progestagens), antiandrogenic (cyproterone acetate), estrogenic, glucocorticoid (some C21 progestogens) or antimineralocorticoid (progesterone).

Uses

Birth control

• • Progestogens are used alone in progestogen only pills, or with an estrogen in combined oral contraceptive pills, a contraceptive patch, and a contraceptive vaginal ring.
  • Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) and norethindrone enantate (Noristerat) are used by depot injection.
  • Etonogestrol is released by subcutaneous implants (Implanon). Norplant and Jadelle implants release levonorgestrel.
  • Levonorgestrel is released by the intrauterine system IUS (Mirena).

Antiandrogen

Cyproterone is an antiandrogen.

Progestogen withdrawal bleeding

In a normal menstrual cycle, a sudden drop in progesterone levels triggers menstruation. Norethindrone acetate (brand name Aygestin) and medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand name Provera) may be used to artificially induce progestogen withdrawal bleeding.

External links

• The Million Women Study
• The Women's HOPE Study (PubMed Abstract)
• HERS Study (JAMA Abstract)

v • d • e Sex hormones and related agents (primarily G03, also L02, H01C) - human endogenous in CAPS
Progestogens: (receptor)	PROGESTERONE,Dienogest, Desogestrel, Drospirenone, Dydrogesterone, Ethisterone, Etonogestrel, Ethynodiol diacetate, Gestodene, Gestonorone, Levonorgestrel, Lynestrenol, Medroxyprogesterone, Megestrol, Norelgestromin, Norethisterone, Norethynodrel, Norgestimate, Norgestrel, Norgestrienone, Tibolone Selective progesterone receptor modulator: Asoprisnil, CDB-4124 Antiprogestogen: Mifepristone
Androgens: (receptor)	TESTOSTERONE, Androstanolone, Fluoxymesterone, Mesterolone, Methyltestosterone, (see also anabolic steroids) Antiandrogens: Bicalutamide, Cyproterone, Dienogest, Flutamide, Nilutamide, Spironolactone
Estrogens: (receptor)	ESTRADIOL, ESTRIOL, ESTRONE, Chlorotrianisene, Dienestrol, Diethylstilbestrol, Ethinylestradiol, Fosfestrol, Mestranol, Polyestradiol phosphate Selective estrogen receptor modulator: Afimoxifene, Arzoxifene, Bazedoxifene, Clomifene, Fulvestrant, Lasofoxifene, Raloxifene, Tamoxifen, Toremifene Aromatase inhibitor: Aminogluthetimide, Anastrozole, Atamestane, Exemestane, Formestane, Letrozole, Vorozole
Gonadotropins: (FSHR/LHCGR)	ovulation stim.: Clomifene, Urofollitropin Antigonadotropins: Danazol, Gestrinone
GnRH: (receptor)	agonist: Buserelin, Goserelin, Histrelin, Leuprorelin, Nafarelin, Triptorelin antagonist: Abarelix, Cetrorelix, Ganirelix

v • d • e WikiDoc Research Resources for Progestagen
Articles on Progestagen	Most recent articles on Progestagen • Most cited articles on Progestagen • Review articles on Progestagen • Articles on Progestagen in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Progestagen	Powerpoint slides on Progestagen • Images of Progestagen • Photos of Progestagen • Podcasts & MP3s on Progestagen • Videos on Progestagen
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Progestagen	Cochrane Collaboration on Progestagen • Bandolier on Progestagen • TRIP on Progestagen
Cost Effectiveness of Progestagen	Cost Effectiveness of Progestagen
Clinical Trials Involving Progestagen	Ongoing Trials on Progestagen at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Progestagen • Clinical Trials on Progestagen at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Progestagen	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Progestagen • NICE Guidance on Progestagen • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Progestagen • CDC on Progestagen
Textbook Information on Progestagen	Books and Textbook Information on Progestagen
Pharmacology Resources on Progestagen	Dosing of Progestagen • Drug interactions with Progestagen • Side effects of Progestagen • Allergic reactions to Progestagen • Overdose information on Progestagen • Carcinogenicity information on Progestagen • Progestagen in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Progestagen •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Progestagen	Genetics of Progestagen • Pharmacogenomics of Progestagen • Proteomics of Progestagen
Newstories on Progestagen	Progestagen in the news • Be alerted to news on Progestagen • News trends on Progestagen
Commentary on Progestagen	Blogs on Progestagen
Patient Resources on Progestagen	Patient resources on Progestagen • Discussion groups on Progestagen • Patient Handouts on Progestagen • Directions to Hospitals Treating Progestagen • Risk calculators and risk factors for Progestagen
Healthcare Provider Resources on Progestagen	Symptoms of Progestagen • Causes & Risk Factors for Progestagen • Diagnostic studies for Progestagen • Treatment of Progestagen
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Progestagen	CME Programs on Progestagen
International Resources on Progestagen	Progestagen en Espanol • Progestagen en Francais
Business Resources on Progestagen	Progestagen in the Marketplace • Patents on Progestagen
Informatics Resources on Progestagen	List of terms related to Progestagen

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