Anagestone acetate
Anagestone acetate is a progestin medication which is used in hormone therapy. It is a synthetic, steroidal progestin of the 17α-hydroxyprogesterone group and an agonist of the progesterone receptor, the biological target of progestogens like endogenous progesterone. Anagestone acetate has weak glucocorticoid activity and no other important hormonal activity.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Anagestone acetate, similar to other progestins, works primarily by inhibiting the secretion of the hormones gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus, which in turn decreases the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary, thereby preventing ovulation.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Anagestone acetate is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders, endometriosis, and amenorrhea. It is also used as a component of menopausal hormone therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
The most common side effects of anagestone acetate include nausea, breast tenderness, breakthrough bleeding, and weight gain. Less common side effects include headache, dizziness, and depression.
History[edit | edit source]
Anagestone acetate was developed by the pharmaceutical company Hoyt Chemical Works and was first introduced for medical use in the United States in 1965.
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