Clogestone
Clogestone
Clogestone (pronounced: klo-je-stone) is a synthetic progestogen that is used in hormone therapy. It is a derivative of progesterone, a naturally occurring female sex hormone.
Etymology
The term "Clogestone" is derived from the chemical name 6-chloro-17α-hydroxy-16α-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione. The "Clog" part of the name is derived from the "chloro" in the chemical name, while the "estone" part is a common suffix used in the names of synthetic progestogens.
Usage
Clogestone is used in the treatment of various conditions such as menopausal symptoms, endometriosis, and certain types of breast cancer. It is also used in contraception and to prevent miscarriage in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage.
Related Terms
- Progestogen: A type of hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy.
- Progesterone: A naturally occurring progestogen.
- Hormone therapy: The use of hormones in medical treatment.
- Menopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop.
- Endometriosis: A condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus.
- Breast cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Contraception: Methods used to prevent pregnancy.
- Miscarriage: The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clogestone
- Wikipedia's article - Clogestone
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