Progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether

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Progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether is a synthetic steroid and a derivative of progesterone. It is also known as 3-acetoxyprogesterone and is used in the field of medicine and pharmacology.

Chemistry[edit | edit source]

Progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether is a synthetic steroid that is derived from progesterone. It is a type of progestogen, which is a class of hormones that includes progesterone and its derivatives. Progestogens are involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

In pharmacology, progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether is used as a progestin. Progestins are synthetic progestogens that have similar effects to natural progesterone. They are used in hormone therapy, including contraceptive methods and treatment of menopausal symptoms.

Medical Use[edit | edit source]

Progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether is used in medicine as a progestin. It is used in various forms of hormone therapy, including contraceptive methods and treatment of menopausal symptoms. It is also used in the treatment of endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.

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