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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Those with a uterus should use both estrogen and progestogen, to prevent uterine cancer.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

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

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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