Metynodiol diacetate
Metynodiol diacetate is a progestin medication which is used in hormone therapy. It is a derivative of progesterone and was introduced for medical use in the 1960s. Metynodiol diacetate is taken by mouth.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Metynodiol diacetate is a progestogen, or an agonist of the progesterone receptor, the biological target of progestogens like progesterone. It has weak androgenic and estrogenic activity and no other important hormonal activity. The medication is a prodrug of noretynodrel, which is also a progestin.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Metynodiol diacetate is used as a component of menopausal hormone therapy to prevent endometrial hyperplasia and uterine cancer in women who are taking estrogens. It is also used in the treatment of gynecological disorders.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Side effects of metynodiol diacetate include menstrual irregularities, nausea, breast tenderness, headache, and acne. It can also cause weight gain and mood changes.
History[edit | edit source]
Metynodiol diacetate was introduced for medical use in the 1960s. It is marketed widely throughout the world.
Society and culture[edit | edit source]
Metynodiol diacetate is marketed under a variety of brand names including Demulen, Cyclessa, and others.
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