Norgestrienone
Norgestrienone
Norgestrienone (pronunciation: nor-ges-trie-noan), also known as 17α-ethynyl-19-norprogesterone or 17α-ethynyl-19-nortestosterone, is a steroidal progestin that was developed in the 1960s but was never marketed.
Etymology
The term "Norgestrienone" is derived from the words "nor", indicating a modification of the molecule, "gest", referring to its progestational activity, "trien", indicating the presence of three double bonds, and "one", a common suffix for steroids.
Pharmacology
Norgestrienone is a progestogen, a type of hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. It is a derivative of progesterone, a naturally occurring progestogen. Norgestrienone has strong progestogenic activity and weak androgenic activity.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A synthetic form of progesterone.
- Progesterone: A naturally occurring progestogen.
- Androgen: A type of hormone that plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity.
- Menstrual Cycle: The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus.
- Pregnancy: The period from conception to birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Norgestrienone
- Wikipedia's article - Norgestrienone
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