Nomegestrol acetate
Nomegestrol Acetate
Nomegestrol Acetate (noh-meh-jes-trol a-seh-tate) is a synthetic progestogen that is used in hormonal contraception, menopausal hormone therapy, and in the treatment of gynecological disorders.
Etymology
The term "Nomegestrol" is derived from the words "nor", "methyl", "gest", "oral", and "progesterone". "Acetate" refers to the acetic acid ester.
Pharmacology
Nomegestrol Acetate is a progestogen that has antiandrogenic effects. It binds to the progesterone receptor and has a strong progestational effect. It also has some antiandrogenic activity and does not have any estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or mineralocorticoid effects.
Uses
Nomegestrol Acetate is used in hormonal contraception, menopausal hormone therapy, and in the treatment of gynecological disorders such as endometriosis and menorrhagia.
Side Effects
Possible side effects of Nomegestrol Acetate include nausea, headache, breast tenderness, and menstrual irregularities.
See Also
- Progestogen
- Progesterone receptor
- Hormonal contraception
- Menopausal hormone therapy
- Gynecological disorders
- Endometriosis
- Menorrhagia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nomegestrol acetate
- Wikipedia's article - Nomegestrol acetate
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