Oxogestone
Oxogestone
Oxogestone (pronunciation: ox-o-ges-tone) is a progestogen medication which is used in gynecology and obstetrics. It is not available in the United States but is sold in France and some other countries.
Etymology
The term "Oxogestone" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which includes an oxo group (a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom) and a gestogen component, referring to its progestogenic activity.
Pharmacology
Oxogestone is a synthetic progestogen, meaning it mimics the effects of the natural hormone progesterone. It is used in the treatment of a variety of gynecological and obstetric conditions, including menstrual disorders, endometriosis, and to prevent preterm birth.
Related Terms
- Progestogen: A type of hormone that prepares the body for pregnancy.
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Obstetrics: The medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
- Synthetic: In medicine, refers to substances that are man-made and not produced naturally in the body.
- Progesterone: A hormone released by the ovaries that regulates the condition of the endometrium.
- Menstrual disorders: Abnormalities or diseases related to the menstrual cycle.
- Endometriosis: A condition in which cells similar to those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside of it.
- Preterm birth: Birth that takes place more than three weeks before the baby's estimated due date.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oxogestone
- Wikipedia's article - Oxogestone
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