Lynestrenol phenylpropionate
Lynestrenol phenylpropionate
Lynestrenol phenylpropionate (pronunciation: li-nes-tre-nol fen-il-pro-pi-o-nate) is a progestin medication which was developed and is used in Europe. It is an ester of lynestrenol, a synthetic progestogen with weak androgenic activity, and is used in hormone replacement therapy and in contraceptives.
Etymology
The term "Lynestrenol phenylpropionate" is derived from its chemical structure. "Lynestrenol" is a synthetic progestogen, and "phenylpropionate" refers to the phenylpropanoic acid ester that is attached to the lynestrenol molecule to improve its pharmacokinetic properties.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A type of medication that is used mainly in hormonal birth control and menopausal hormone therapy. They can also be used in the treatment of gynecological conditions, to support fertility and pregnancy, to lower sex hormone levels for various purposes, and for other indications.
- Ester: A chemical compound derived from an acid (organic or inorganic) in which at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O-alkyl (alkoxy) group.
- Progestogen: A type of medication that has effects similar to those of natural progesterone. Progestogens are used most commonly in hormonal contraceptives and menopausal hormone therapy.
- Androgen: Any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of male characteristics.
- Hormone replacement therapy: A form of therapy used to replace hormones in individuals with low levels of these substances.
- Contraceptive: A method or device used to prevent pregnancy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lynestrenol phenylpropionate
- Wikipedia's article - Lynestrenol phenylpropionate
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