progestogen

American

[proh-jes-tuh-juhn] / proʊˈdʒɛs tə dʒən /

Or progestagen

noun

Pharmacology.

progestin.

progestogen British

/ prəˈdʒɛstɪn, prəʊˈdʒɛstədʒən /

noun

any of a group of steroid hormones that have progesterone-like activity, used in oral contraceptives and in treating gynaecological disorders

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Etymology

Origin of progestogen

First recorded in 1940–45; pro- ¹ + gest(ation) + -o- + -gen

Example Sentences

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HRT replaces the hormones oestrogen or progestogen, or both, when women's periods stop - normally between the ages of 45 and 55.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

Eventually, Young decided to move to the Mirena coil, which is inserted into the uterus and releases the hormone progestogen to prevent pregnancy, and which can make periods lighter, shorter or stop entirely.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

HRT replaces the hormones oestrogen or progestogen or both.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

Dr Maybin says that menstrual disturbance "usually responds well" to hormonal treatments such as Levonorgestrel intrauterine system or progestogen tablets.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

It contains progestogen, which acts on the brain’s pituitary gland to switch off sperm production.

From The Guardian • Jan. 31, 2019

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