Medrogestone

Medrogestone is a progestin medication which is used in menopausal hormone therapy and to treat gynecological disorders. It is taken orally.

Medical Uses[edit | edit source]

Medrogestone is used in menopausal hormone therapy and to treat various gynecological disorders. It is used in combination with an estrogen in menopausal hormone therapy. The medication is taken orally.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

As a progestin, medrogestone is a synthetic progestogen and has the effect of potentiating the effects of the female hormone progesterone. It has strong progestogenic effects and weak anti-androgen and anti-glucocorticoid effects.

Chemistry[edit | edit source]

Medrogestone, also known as 6,17-dimethyl-6-dehydroprogesterone or as 6,17-dimethyldelta6-progesterone, is a synthetic pregnane steroid and a derivative of progesterone.

History[edit | edit source]

Medrogestone was first described in the literature in 1966 and was introduced for medical use by 1974.

Society and Culture[edit | edit source]

Medrogestone is marketed mainly in Europe and Asia. It is available as a generic medication.

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