progestin

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von progestin im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

progesteron

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von progestin im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A synthetic progestagen intended to mimic the effects of progesterone, often for contraceptive purposes

a hormone produced by the corpus luteum, placenta, or adrenal cortex (or synthetically manufactured) that has progesterone-like effects Synthetic progestin is used as a contraceptive

any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone

Progestin is a synthetic form of progesterone usually taken with estrogen by women with a uterus because if estrogen is given alone, it can sometimes cause excessive growth of the lining of the uterus This overgrowth may lead to a form of uterine cancer Taking progestin with estrogen lowers the risk of developing this condition Progestin acts similarly to progesterone, the hormone a woman's body produces before menopause that is responsible for the monthly shedding of the uterine lining, which is experienced as a menstrual period

the synthetic form of progesterone

Silbentrennung

pro·ges·tin

Türkische aussprache

prōcestîn

Aussprache

/prōˈʤestən/ /proʊˈʤɛstɪn/