Gestodene
Gestodene
Gestodene (/ɡɛˈstoʊdiːn/ ge-STOH-deen) is a progestin medication which is used in hormonal contraception for women. It is also used in menopausal hormone therapy and to treat endometriosis.
Etymology
The term "Gestodene" is derived from the words "gestation" and "endocrine", referring to its role in pregnancy and hormonal regulation.
Pharmacology
Gestodene is a third-generation progestin, which is more potent than levonorgestrel and norgestimate. It has minimal androgenic effects and can help to reduce premenstrual symptoms. Gestodene is highly selective for progesterone receptors and has no estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or antiglucocorticoid activity.
Medical Uses
Gestodene is used in combination with an estrogen in combined oral contraceptives, in the vaginal ring, and in the contraceptive patch. It is also used in menopausal hormone therapy and to treat endometriosis.
Side Effects
Common side effects of gestodene include menstrual irregularities, nausea, breast tenderness, and headaches. Rare but serious side effects include venous thromboembolism, liver damage, and breast cancer.
Related Terms
- Progestin
- Hormonal contraception
- Menopausal hormone therapy
- Endometriosis
- Levonorgestrel
- Norgestimate
- Androgenic
- Premenstrual symptoms
- Progesterone receptors
- Estrogenic
- Glucocorticoid
- Antiglucocorticoid
- Estrogen
- Vaginal ring
- Contraceptive patch
- Menstrual irregularities
- Nausea
- Breast tenderness
- Headaches
- Venous thromboembolism
- Liver damage
- Breast cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gestodene
- Wikipedia's article - Gestodene
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