Nomegestrol acetate

Nomegestrol acetate is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills in combination with estrogens, in menopausal hormone therapy, and in the treatment of gynecological disorders. It is available both alone and in combination with an estrogen. The medication is taken by mouth.

Medical uses

Nomegestrol acetate is used in hormonal contraception and menopausal hormone therapy, among other indications. It is used in combination with estradiol in birth control pills and menopausal hormone therapy. The medication is also used alone in the treatment of gynecological disorders.

Side effects

Side effects of nomegestrol acetate include menstrual irregularities, headache, breast tenderness, and others. It has no risk of liver damage, unlike some other progestins.

Pharmacology

Nomegestrol acetate is a progestin, or a synthetic progestogen, and hence is an agonist of the progesterone receptor, the biological target of progestogens like progesterone. It has strong progestogenic effects and weak antiandrogenic effects, and no other important hormonal activity.

History

Nomegestrol acetate was discovered in 1986 and was introduced for medical use in France in 1986. It was subsequently marketed in many other countries throughout the world.

Society and culture

Nomegestrol acetate is marketed widely throughout the world. It is available as a generic medication.

See also

• List of progestogens
• List of progestogen esters

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  Nomegestrol acetate chemical structure
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  Nomegestrol acetate ball-and-stick model
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  Nomegestrol acetate availability map