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1. 351 relations: -ene, Abortion, Active metabolite, Adipose tissue, Adverse effect, Agonist, Alcohol (drug), Aldosterone, Alfadolone, Alfaxalone, Allopregnanolone, Allosteric modulator, American Academy of Pediatrics, Amnesia, Analgesic, Androgen, Anemia, Anesthetic, Animal testing, Antiandrogen, Anticonvulsant, Antiestrogen, Antigonadotropin, Antihypertensive drug, Anxiolytic, Aqueous solution, Assisted reproductive technology, Asthma, Azoospermia, Back pain, Benzodiazepine, Benzyl alcohol, Bile, Bioavailability, Bioconjugation, Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Biological target, Birth control, Blood lipids, Bone, Bone density, Brain, Brand, Breast, Breast cancer, Breast cancer screening, Breast development, Breast pain, Breastfeeding, Capsule (pharmacy), ... Expand index (301 more) » « Shrink index

2. 5α-Reductase inhibitors
3. Drugs developed by Merck
4. Galactagogues
5. Neuroprotective agents
6. Obstetric drugs
7. Pregnane X receptor agonists
8. Progesterone
9. Prolactin releasers
10. Sigma antagonists

-ene

The suffix -ene is used in organic chemistry to form names of organic compounds where the -C.

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Abortion

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.

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Active metabolite

An active metabolite, or pharmacologically active metabolite is a biologically active metabolite of a xenobiotic substance, such as a drug or environmental chemical.

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Adipose tissue

Adipose tissue (also known as body fat or simply fat) is a loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes.

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Adverse effect

An adverse effect is an undesired harmful effect resulting from a medication or other intervention, such as surgery.

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Agonist

An agonist is a chemical that activates a receptor to produce a biological response.

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Alcohol (drug)

Alcohol, sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is one of the most widely used and abused psychoactive drugs in the world and falls under the depressant category. Progesterone (medication) and Alcohol (drug) are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, general anesthetics, Hepatotoxins, Hypnotics and sedatives.

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Aldosterone

Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. Progesterone (medication) and Aldosterone are pregnanes.

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Alfadolone

Alfadolone (INN), or alphadolone is a neuroactive steroid and general anesthetic. Progesterone (medication) and Alfadolone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, general anesthetics, neurosteroids and pregnanes.

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Alfaxalone

Alfaxalone, also known as alphaxalone or alphaxolone and sold under the brand name Alfaxan, is a neuroactive steroid and general anesthetic which is used currently in veterinary practice as an induction agent for anesthesia and as an injectable anesthetic. Progesterone (medication) and Alfaxalone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, general anesthetics, neurosteroids and pregnanes.

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Allopregnanolone

Allopregnanolone is a naturally occurring neurosteroid which is made in the body from the hormone progesterone. Progesterone (medication) and Allopregnanolone are Anticonvulsants, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, neurosteroids, Nicotinic antagonists, pregnane X receptor agonists, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Allosteric modulator

In pharmacology and biochemistry, allosteric modulators are a group of substances that bind to a receptor to change that receptor's response to stimuli.

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American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States.

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Amnesia

Amnesia is a deficit in memory caused by brain damage or brain diseases,Gazzaniga, M., Ivry, R., & Mangun, G. (2009) Cognitive Neuroscience: The biology of the mind.

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Analgesic

An analgesic drug, also called simply an analgesic, antalgic, pain reliever, or painkiller, is any member of the group of drugs used for pain management.

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Androgen

An androgen (from Greek andr-, the stem of the word meaning "man") is any natural or synthetic steroid hormone that regulates the development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates by binding to androgen receptors. Progesterone (medication) and androgen are Hepatotoxins.

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Anemia

Anemia or anaemia (British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen.

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Anesthetic

An anesthetic (American English) or anaesthetic (British English; see spelling differences) is a drug used to induce anesthesia ⁠— ⁠in other words, to result in a temporary loss of sensation or awareness.

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Animal testing

Animal testing, also known as animal experimentation, animal research, and in vivo testing, is the use of non-human animals, such as model organisms, in experiments that seek to control the variables that affect the behavior or biological system under study.

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Antiandrogen

Antiandrogens, also known as androgen antagonists or testosterone blockers, are a class of drugs that prevent androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from mediating their biological effects in the body.

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Anticonvulsant

Anticonvulsants (also known as antiepileptic drugs, antiseizure drugs, or anti-seizure medications (ASM)) are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of epileptic seizures. Progesterone (medication) and Anticonvulsant are Anticonvulsants.

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Antiestrogen

Antiestrogens, also known as estrogen antagonists or estrogen blockers, are a class of drugs which prevent estrogens like estradiol from mediating their biological effects in the body.

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Antigonadotropin

An antigonadotropin is a drug which suppresses the activity and/or downstream effects of one or both of the gonadotropins, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Progesterone (medication) and antigonadotropin are antigonadotropins.

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Antihypertensive drug

Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Progesterone (medication) and Antihypertensive drug are Antihypertensive agents.

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Anxiolytic

An anxiolytic (also antipanic or anti-anxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety.

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Aqueous solution

An aqueous solution is a solution in which the solvent is water.

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Assisted reproductive technology

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) includes medical procedures used primarily to address infertility.

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Asthma

Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.

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Azoospermia

Azoospermia is the medical condition of a man whose semen contains no sperm.

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Back pain

Back pain (Latin: dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back.

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Benzodiazepine

Benzodiazepines (BZD, BDZ, BZs), colloquially called "benzos", are a class of depressant drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. Progesterone (medication) and Benzodiazepine are Glycine receptor antagonists, Hypnotics and sedatives.

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Benzyl alcohol

Benzyl alcohol (also known as α-cresol) is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH.

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Bile

Bile (from Latin bilis), or gall, is a yellow-green fluid produced by the liver of most vertebrates that aids the digestion of lipids in the small intestine.

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Bioavailability

In pharmacology, bioavailability is a subcategory of absorption and is the fraction (%) of an administered drug that reaches the systemic circulation.

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Bioconjugation

Bioconjugation is a chemical strategy to form a stable covalent link between two molecules, at least one of which is a biomolecule.

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Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) or natural hormone therapy, is the use of hormones that are identical on a molecular level with endogenous hormones in hormone replacement therapy.

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Biological target

A biological target is anything within a living organism to which some other entity (like an endogenous ligand or a drug) is directed and/or binds, resulting in a change in its behavior or function.

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Birth control

Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent unintended pregnancy.

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Blood lipids

Blood lipids (or blood fats) are lipids in the blood, either free or bound to other molecules.

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Bone

A bone is a rigid organ that constitutes part of the skeleton in most vertebrate animals.

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Bone density

Bone density, or bone mineral density, is the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue.

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Brain

The brain is an organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals.

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Brand

A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that distinguishes one seller's good or service from those of other sellers.

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Breast

The breast is one of two prominences located on the upper ventral region of the torso among humans and other primates.

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue.

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Breast cancer screening

Breast cancer screening is the medical screening of asymptomatic, apparently healthy women for breast cancer in an attempt to achieve an earlier diagnosis.

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Breast development

Breast development, also known as mammogenesis, is a complex biological process in primates that takes place throughout a female's life.

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Breast pain

Breast pain is the symptom of discomfort in either one or both breasts.

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, variously known as chestfeeding or nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child.

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Capsule (pharmacy)

In the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, encapsulation refers to a range of dosage forms—techniques used to enclose medicines—in a relatively stable shell known as a capsule, allowing them to, for example, be taken orally or be used as suppositories.

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Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is any disease involving the heart or blood vessels.

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Case report

In medicine, a case report is a detailed report of the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient.

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Catamenial epilepsy

Catamenial epilepsy is a form of epilepsy in women where seizures are exacerbated during certain phases of the menstrual cycle.

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Cell proliferation

Cell proliferation is the process by which a cell grows and divides to produce two daughter cells.

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Central nervous system

The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord.

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Central nervous system depression

Central nervous system (CNS) depression is a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness, possibly leading to coma or death.

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Cervix

The cervix (cervices) or cervix uteri is a dynamic fibromuscular organ of the female reproductive system that connects the vagina with the uterine cavity.

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Chemical structure

A chemical structure of a molecule is a spatial arrangement of its atoms and their chemical bonds.

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Chemical synthesis

Chemical synthesis (chemical combination) is the artificial execution of chemical reactions to obtain one or several products.

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Coagulation

Coagulation, also known as clotting, is the process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

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Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library (named after Archie Cochrane) is a collection of databases in medicine and other healthcare specialties provided by Cochrane and other organizations.

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Cognition

Cognition is the "mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses".

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Cognitive impairment

Cognitive impairment is an inclusive term to describe any characteristic that acts as a barrier to the cognition process or different areas of cognition.

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Collaborative Group on Hormonal Factors in Breast Cancer

The Collaborative Group on Hormonal Factors in Breast Cancer (CGHFBC) is a group of scientific researchers who conduct meta-analyses of the worldwide epidemiological evidence on risk factors for breast cancer in women.

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Colloid

A colloid is a mixture in which one substance consisting of microscopically dispersed insoluble particles is suspended throughout another substance.

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Combined injectable birth control

Combined injectable contraceptives (CICs) are a form of hormonal birth control for women.

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Compounding

In the field of pharmacy, compounding (performed in compounding pharmacies) is preparation of custom medications to fit unique needs of patients that cannot be met with mass-produced products.

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Confusion

In medicine, confusion is the quality or state of being bewildered or unclear.

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Constipation

Constipation is a bowel dysfunction that makes bowel movements infrequent or hard to pass.

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Contraindication

In medicine, a contraindication is a condition (a situation or factor) that serves as a reason not to take a certain medical treatment due to the harm that it would cause the patient.

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Corpus luteum

The corpus luteum (Latin for "yellow body";: corpora lutea) is a temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries involved in the production of relatively high levels of progesterone, and moderate levels of estradiol, and inhibin A. It is the remains of the ovarian follicle that has released a mature ovum during a previous ovulation.

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Cramp

A cramp is a sudden, involuntary, painful skeletal muscle contraction or overshortening associated with electrical activity; while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain and a paralysis-like immobility of the affected muscle.

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Cream (pharmacy)

A cream is a preparation usually for application to the skin.

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Crystal

A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituents (such as atoms, molecules, or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

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Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrins are a family of cyclic oligosaccharides, consisting of a macrocyclic ring of glucose subunits joined by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds.

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CYP17A1

Cytochrome P450 17A1 (steroid 17α-monooxygenase, 17α-hydroxylase, 17-alpha-hydroxylase, 17,20-lyase, 17,20-desmolase) is an enzyme of the hydroxylase type that in humans is encoded by the CYP17A1 gene on chromosome 10.

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CYP3A4

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (abbreviated CYP3A4) is an important enzyme in the body, mainly found in the liver and in the intestine, which in humans is encoded by CYP3A4 gene.

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Deep fascia

Deep fascia (or investing fascia) is a fascia, a layer of dense connective tissue that can surround individual muscles and groups of muscles to separate into fascial compartments.

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Depressant

Colloquially known as "downers", depressants or central nervous system (CNS) depressants are drugs that lower neurotransmission levels, decrease the electrical activity of brain cells, or reduce arousal or stimulation in various areas of the brain.

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Depression (mood)

Depression is a mental state of low mood and aversion to activity.

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Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus, often known simply as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels.

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Dicarbonyl

In organic chemistry, a dicarbonyl is a molecule containing two carbonyl groups. Progesterone (medication) and dicarbonyl are Diketones.

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Diethylstilbestrol

Diethylstilbestrol (DES), also known as stilbestrol or stilboestrol, is a nonsteroidal estrogen medication, which is presently rarely used. Progesterone (medication) and Diethylstilbestrol are antigonadotropins.

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Dihydroprogesterone

Dihydroprogesterone may refer to. Progesterone (medication) and Dihydroprogesterone are pregnanes.

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Diosgenin

Diosgenin, a phytosteroid sapogenin, is the product of hydrolysis by acids, strong bases, or enzymes of saponins, extracted from the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam species, such as the Kokoro. Progesterone (medication) and Diosgenin are progestogens.

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Dizziness

Dizziness is an imprecise term that can refer to a sense of disorientation in space, vertigo, or lightheadedness.

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Double bond

In chemistry, a double bond is a covalent bond between two atoms involving four bonding electrons as opposed to two in a single bond.

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Drug interaction

In pharmaceutical sciences, drug interactions occur when a drug's mechanism of action is affected by the concomitant administration of substances such as foods, beverages, or other drugs.

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Drug overdose

A drug overdose (overdose or OD) is the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities much greater than are recommended.

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Drug-induced amnesia

Drug-induced amnesia is amnesia caused by drugs.

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Dutasteride

Dutasteride, sold under the brand name Avodart among others, is a medication primarily used to treat the symptoms of a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate not associated with cancer. Progesterone (medication) and Dutasteride are 5α-Reductase inhibitors and Diketones.

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Dydrogesterone

Dydrogesterone, sold under the brand name Duphaston among others, is a progestin medication which is used for a variety of indications, including threatened or recurrent miscarriage during pregnancy, dysfunctional bleeding, infertility due to luteal insufficiency, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, secondary amenorrhea, irregular cycles, premenstrual syndrome, and as a component of menopausal hormone therapy. Progesterone (medication) and Dydrogesterone are Antimineralocorticoids, Diketones, drugs developed by AbbVie, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Dyspareunia

Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse due to medical or psychological causes.

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Dysphoria

Dysphoria is a profound state of unease or dissatisfaction.

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Early versus Late Intervention Trial with Estradiol

The Early versus Late Intervention Trial with Estradiol (ELITE) was a large randomized controlled trial that assessed the timing hypothesis that menopausal hormone therapy in early but not late menopause would improve cardiovascular outcomes.

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Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo attaches outside the uterus.

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Edema

Edema (AmE), also spelled oedema (BrE), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy, hydropsy and swelling, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue.

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EIDD-036

EIDD-036, also known as EPRX-036, as well as progesterone 20-oxime (P4-20-O) or 20-(hydroxyimino)pregn-4-en-3-one, is a synthetic, water-soluble analogue of progesterone, a neurosteroid, and the active metabolite of EIDD-1723 (EPRX-01723), a medication developed for the potential treatment of traumatic brain injury. Progesterone (medication) and EIDD-036 are Neuroprotective agents, neurosteroids and pregnanes.

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EIDD-1723

EIDD-1723, also known as EPRX-01723 or as progesterone 20E- sodium salt, is a synthetic, water-soluble analogue of progesterone and a neurosteroid which was developed for the potential treatment of traumatic brain injury. Progesterone (medication) and EIDD-1723 are Neuroprotective agents, neurosteroids and pregnanes.

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Ejaculation

Ejaculation is the discharge of semen (the ejaculate; normally containing sperm) through the urethra in men.

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Emulsion

An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (unmixable or unblendable) owing to liquid-liquid phase separation.

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Endogeny (biology)

Endogenous substances and processes are those that originate from within a living system such as an organism, tissue, or cell.

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Endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is a cancer that arises from the endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb).

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Endometrial hyperplasia

Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition of excessive proliferation of the cells of the endometrium, or inner lining of the uterus.

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Endometrium

The endometrium is the inner epithelial layer, along with its mucous membrane, of the mammalian uterus.

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Energy (psychological)

Energy is a concept in some psychological theories or models of a postulated unconscious mental functioning on a level between biology and consciousness.

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Epidemiology

Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in a defined population.

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a group of non-communicable neurological disorders characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures.

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Epithelium

Epithelium or epithelial tissue is a thin, continuous, protective layer of compactly packed cells with little extracellular matrix.

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Erection

An erection (clinically: penile erection or penile tumescence) is a physiological phenomenon in which the penis becomes firm, engorged, and enlarged.

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Estradiol (medication)

Estradiol (E2) is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. Progesterone (medication) and Estradiol (medication) are antigonadotropins, drugs developed by AbbVie, Galactagogues, Hepatotoxins and Prolactin releasers.

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Estradiol benzoate

Estradiol benzoate (EB), sold under the brand name Progynon-B among others, is an estrogen medication which is used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels in women, in hormone therapy for transgender women, and in the treatment of gynecological disorders. Progesterone (medication) and Estradiol benzoate are antigonadotropins.

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Estradiol hemisuccinate

Estradiol hemisuccinate (brand name Eutocol), or simply estradiol succinate, also known as estradiol 17β-hemisuccinate, is an estrogen medication and an estrogen ester – specifically, the hemisuccinate ester of estradiol.

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Estrogen (medication)

An estrogen (E) is a type of medication which is used most commonly in hormonal birth control and menopausal hormone therapy, and as part of feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women. Progesterone (medication) and estrogen (medication) are antigonadotropins, Galactagogues, Hepatotoxins and Prolactin releasers.

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Estrogenic substances

Estrogenic substances, also referred to as natural estrogens and sold under the brand name Amniotin among others, is an estrogen medication which was marketed in the 1930s and 1940s and is no longer available.

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Estrone (medication)

Estrone (E1), sold under the brand names Estragyn, Kestrin, and Theelin among many others, is an estrogen medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone which has been used in menopausal hormone therapy and for other indications.

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Euphoria

Euphoria is the experience (or affect) of pleasure or excitement and intense feelings of well-being and happiness.

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Extract

An extract (essence) is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol, oil or water.

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Fallopian tube

The fallopian tubes, also known as uterine tubes, oviducts or salpinges (salpinx), are paired tubes in the human female body that stretch from the ovaries to the uterus.

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Fat

In nutrition, biology, and chemistry, fat usually means any ester of fatty acids, or a mixture of such compounds, most commonly those that occur in living beings or in food.

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Fatigue

Fatigue describes a state of tiredness (which is not sleepiness), exhaustion or loss of energy.

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Female reproductive system

The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in the reproduction of new offspring.

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Feminization (biology)

In biology and medicine, feminization is the development in an organism of physical characteristics that are usually unique to the females of the species.

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Feminizing hormone therapy

Feminizing hormone therapy, also known as transfeminine hormone therapy, is hormone therapy and sex reassignment therapy to change the secondary sex characteristics of transgender people from masculine or androgynous to feminine.

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Fertilisation

Fertilisation or fertilization (see spelling differences), also known as generative fertilisation, syngamy and impregnation, is the fusion of gametes to give rise to a zygote and initiate its development into a new individual organism or offspring.

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Fertility

Fertility in colloquial terms refers the ability to have offspring.

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Finasteride

Finasteride, sold under the brand names Proscar and Propecia among others, is a medication used to treat pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. Progesterone (medication) and Finasteride are 5α-Reductase inhibitors.

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First pass effect

The first pass effect (also known as first-pass metabolism or presystemic metabolism) is a phenomenon of drug metabolism at a specific location in the body which leads to a reduction in the concentration of the active drug before it reaches the site of action or systemic circulation.

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Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine, sold under the brand name Prozac, among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Progesterone (medication) and Fluoxetine are Anticonvulsants, drugs developed by AbbVie, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators and Nicotinic antagonists.

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Food and Drug Administration

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA or US FDA) is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Functional group

In organic chemistry, a functional group is a substituent or moiety in a molecule that causes the molecule's characteristic chemical reactions.

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GABAA receptor

The GABAA receptor (GABAAR) is an ionotropic receptor and ligand-gated ion channel.

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Ganaxolone

Ganaxolone, sold under the brand name Ztalmy, is a medication used to treat seizures in people with cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder. Progesterone (medication) and Ganaxolone are Anticonvulsants, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, neurosteroids, Orphan drugs, pregnanes and sedatives.

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Gel

A gel is a semi-solid that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough.

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Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoids (or, less commonly, glucocorticosteroids) are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones. Progesterone (medication) and Glucocorticoid are glucocorticoids and Hepatotoxins.

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Glucuronidation

Glucuronidation is often involved in drug metabolism of substances such as drugs, pollutants, bilirubin, androgens, estrogens, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, fatty acid derivatives, retinoids, and bile acids.

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Gonad

A gonad, sex gland, or reproductive gland is a mixed gland that produces the gametes and sex hormones of an organism.

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Gregory G. Pincus

Gregory Goodwin Pincus (April 9, 1903 – August 22, 1967) was an American biologist and researcher who co-invented the combined oral contraceptive pill.

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Growth hormone

Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin, also known as human growth hormone (hGH or HGH) in its human form, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. Progesterone (medication) and growth hormone are Galactagogues.

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Gynaecology

Gynaecology or gynecology (see American and British English spelling differences) is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs.

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Headache

Headache, also known as cephalalgia, is the symptom of pain in the face, head, or neck.

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Health Canada

Health Canada (HC; Santé Canada, SC)Health Canada is the applied title under the Federal Identity Program; the legal title is Department of Health.

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Heart failure

Heart failure (HF), also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a syndrome caused by an impairment in the heart's ability to fill with and pump blood.

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High-dose estrogen therapy

High-dose estrogen therapy (HDE) is a type of hormone therapy in which high doses of estrogens are given. Progesterone (medication) and high-dose estrogen therapy are antigonadotropins.

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Hormonal contraception

Hormonal contraception refers to birth control methods that act on the endocrine system. Progesterone (medication) and Hormonal contraception are Hepatotoxins.

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Hormone

A hormone (from the Greek participle ὁρμῶν, "setting in motion") is a class of signaling molecules in multicellular organisms that are sent to distant organs or tissues by complex biological processes to regulate physiology and behavior.

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Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause.

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Hot flash

Hot flashes (also known as hot flushes) are a form of flushing, often caused by the changing hormone levels that are characteristic of menopause.

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Human serum albumin

Human serum albumin is the serum albumin found in human blood.

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Human skin

The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system.

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Hydroxydione

Hydroxydione, as hydroxydione sodium succinate (brand names Viadril, Predion, and Presuren), also known as 21-Hydroxy-5β-pregnane-3,20-dione, is a neuroactive steroid which was formerly used as a general anesthetic, but was discontinued due to incidence of thrombophlebitis in patients. Progesterone (medication) and hydroxydione are Diketones, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, general anesthetics and neurosteroids.

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Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, sold under the brand name Delalutin among others, is a medication used to reduce the risk of preterm birth in women pregnant with one baby who have a history of spontaneous preterm birth. Progesterone (medication) and Hydroxyprogesterone caproate are antigonadotropins, Antimineralocorticoids, Diketones, obstetric drugs, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Hypernatremia

Hypernatremia, also spelled hypernatraemia, is a high concentration of sodium in the blood.

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Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity (also called hypersensitivity reaction or intolerance) is an abnormal physiological condition in which there is an undesirable and adverse immune response to an antigen.

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Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia, also known simply as overheating, is a condition in which an individual's body temperature is elevated beyond normal due to failed thermoregulation.

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Hypnotic

Hypnotic (from Greek Hypnos, sleep), or soporific drugs, commonly known as sleeping pills, are a class of (and umbrella term for) psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce sleep (or surgical anesthesiaWhen used in anesthesia to produce and maintain unconsciousness, "sleep" is metaphorical as there are no regular sleep stages or cyclical natural states; patients rarely recover from anesthesia feeling refreshed and with renewed energy. Progesterone (medication) and Hypnotic are Hypnotics.

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Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism means diminished functional activity of the gonads—the testicles or the ovaries—that may result in diminished production of sex hormones.

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Hypotension

Hypotension, also known as low blood pressure, is a cardiovascular condition characterized by abnormally reduced blood pressure.

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Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus (hypothalami) is a small part of the vertebrate brain that contains a number of nuclei with a variety of functions.

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Immunoassay

An immunoassay (IA) is a biochemical test that measures the presence or concentration of a macromolecule or a small molecule in a solution through the use of an antibody (usually) or an antigen (sometimes).

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Implantation (embryology)

Implantation, also known as nidation, is the stage in the mammalian embryonic development in which the blastocyst hatches, attaches, adheres, and invades into the endometrium of the female's uterus.

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In vitro fertilisation

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a process of fertilisation where an egg is combined with sperm in vitro ("in glass").

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Infertility

Infertility is the inability of an animal or plant to reproduce by natural means.

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Inhibitory postsynaptic potential

An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) is a kind of synaptic potential that makes a postsynaptic neuron less likely to generate an action potential.

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Injection (medicine)

An injection (often and usually referred to as a "shot" in US English, a "jab" in UK English, or a "jag" in Scottish English and Scots) is the act of administering a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle (usually a hypodermic needle) and a syringe.

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Injection site reaction

Injection site reactions (ISRs) are reactions that occur at the site of injection of a drug.

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Intermenstrual bleeding

Intermenstrual bleeding (IMB) is vaginal bleeding at irregular intervals between expected menstrual periods.

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International Planned Parenthood Federation

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global non-governmental organisation with the broad aims of promoting sexual and reproductive health, and advocating the right of individuals to make their own choices in family planning.

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Intracerebral hemorrhage

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), also known as hemorrhagic stroke, is a sudden bleeding into the tissues of the brain (i.e. the parenchyma), into its ventricles, or into both.

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Intramuscular injection

Intramuscular injection, often abbreviated IM, is the injection of a substance into a muscle.

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Intrauterine device

An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD) or coil, is a small, often T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

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Intravaginal administration

Intravaginal administration is a route of administration where the substance is applied inside the vagina.

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Intravenous therapy

Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.

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Irritability

Irritability is the excitatory ability that living organisms have to respond to changes in their environment.

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Irritation

Irritation, in biology and physiology, is a state of inflammation or painful reaction to allergy or cell-lining damage.

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Itch

An itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes a strong desire or reflex to scratch.

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Japanese people

are an East Asian ethnic group native to the Japanese archipelago.

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John Rock (physician)

John Charles Rock (March 24, 1890 – December 4, 1984) was an American obstetrician and gynecologist.

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Ketone

In organic chemistry, a ketone is an organic compound with the structure, where R and R' can be a variety of carbon-containing substituents.

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Kidney failure

Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a medical condition in which the kidneys can no longer adequately filter waste products from the blood, functioning at less than 15% of normal levels. Kidney failure is classified as either acute kidney failure, which develops rapidly and may resolve; and chronic kidney failure, which develops slowly and can often be irreversible.

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Lethargy

Lethargy is a state of tiredness, sleepiness, weariness, fatigue, sluggishness or lack of energy.

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Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods. Progesterone (medication) and Levonorgestrel are antigonadotropins, drugs developed by AbbVie and progestogens.

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Libido

In psychology, libido (from the Latin, 'desire') is psychic drive or energy, usually conceived as sexual in nature, but sometimes conceived as including other forms of desire.

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Lidocaine

Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine and sold under the brand name Xylocaine among others, is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type.

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Lightheadedness

Lightheadedness is a common and typically unpleasant sensation of dizziness or a feeling that one may faint.

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Lipid profile

A lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in blood lipid (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) concentrations.

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Liver

The liver is a major metabolic organ exclusively found in vertebrate animals, which performs many essential biological functions such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins and various other biochemicals necessary for digestion and growth.

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Liver disease

Liver disease, or hepatic disease, is any of many diseases of the liver.

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Local anesthetic

A local anesthetic (LA) is a medication that causes absence of all sensation (including pain) in a specific body part without loss of consciousness, providing local anesthesia, as opposed to a general anesthetic, which eliminates all sensation in the entire body and causes unconsciousness.

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Luteal phase

The menstrual cycle is on average 28 days in length.

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Luteal support

Luteal support is the administration of medication, generally progesterone, progestins, hCG or GnRH agonists, to increase the success rate of implantation and early embryogenesis, thereby complementing and/or supporting the function of the corpus luteum.

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Macrocrystalline

In geology, macrocrystalline rocks have crystals large enough to easily be identified by sight with the naked eye.

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Mammography

Mammography (also called mastography: DICOM modality.

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Marla Ahlgrimm

Marla Ahlgrimm is an American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, pharmacist and expert in women's hormonal health.

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Medical prescription

A prescription, often abbreviated or Rx, is a formal communication from a physician or other registered healthcare professional to a pharmacist, authorizing them to dispense a specific prescription drug for a specific patient.

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Medication

A medication (also called medicament, medicine, pharmaceutical drug, medicinal drug or simply drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.

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Medrogestone

Medrogestone, sold under the brand name Colprone among others, is a progestin medication which has been used in menopausal hormone therapy and in the treatment of gynecological disorders. Progesterone (medication) and Medrogestone are antigonadotropins, Antimineralocorticoids, Diketones, glucocorticoids, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) in injectable form and sold under the brand name Depo-Provera among others, is a hormonal medication of the progestin type. Progesterone (medication) and medroxyprogesterone acetate are antigonadotropins, Diketones, glucocorticoids, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Membrane progesterone receptor

Membrane progesterone receptors (mPRs) are a group of cell surface receptors and membrane steroid receptors belonging to the progestin and adipoQ receptor (PAQR) family which bind the endogenous progestogen and neurosteroid progesterone, as well as the neurosteroid allopregnanolone. Progesterone (medication) and membrane progesterone receptor are progestogens.

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Menopause

Menopause, also known as the climacteric, is the time when menstrual periods permanently stop, marking the end of reproduction.

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Menstrual disorder

A menstrual disorder is characterized as any abnormal condition with regards to a woman's menstrual cycle.

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Menstruation

Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina.

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Meta-analysis

Meta-analysis is the statistical combination of the results of multiple studies addressing a similar research question.

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Metabolite

In biochemistry, a metabolite is an intermediate or end product of metabolism.

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Micelle

A micelle or micella (or micellae, respectively) is an aggregate (or supramolecular assembly) of surfactant amphipathic lipid molecules dispersed in a liquid, forming a colloidal suspension (also known as associated colloidal system).

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Micronization

Micronization is the process of reducing the average diameter of a solid material's particles.

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Microparticle

Microparticles are particles between 0.1 and 100 μm in size.

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Mifepristone

Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, is a medication typically used in combination with misoprostol to bring about a medical abortion during pregnancy and manage early miscarriage. Progesterone (medication) and Mifepristone are pregnane X receptor agonists.

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Migraine

Migraine is a genetically influenced complex neurological disorder characterized by episodes of moderate-to-severe headache, most often unilateral and generally associated with nausea and light and sound sensitivity.

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Minaxolone

Minaxolone (CCI-12923) is a neuroactive steroid which was developed as a general anesthetic but was withdrawn before registration due to toxicity seen with long-term administration in rats, and hence was never marketed. Progesterone (medication) and Minaxolone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, general anesthetics, neurosteroids and pregnanes.

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Mineralocorticoid

Mineralocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which in turn are a class of steroid hormones.

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Mineralocorticoid receptor

The mineralocorticoid receptor (or MR, MLR, MCR), also known as the aldosterone receptor or nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 2, (NR3C2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NR3C2 gene that is located on chromosome 4q31.1-31.2.

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Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

A mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA or MCRA) or aldosterone antagonist, is a diuretic drug which antagonizes the action of aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors. Progesterone (medication) and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist are Antimineralocorticoids.

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Miniemulsion

A miniemulsion (also known as nanoemulsion) is a particular type of emulsion.

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Miscarriage

Miscarriage, also known in medical terms as a spontaneous abortion, is the death and expulsion of an embryo or fetus before it can survive independently.

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Modified-release dosage

Modified-release dosage is a mechanism that (in contrast to immediate-release dosage) delivers a drug with a delay after its administration (delayed-release dosage) or for a prolonged period of time (extended-release dosage) or to a specific target in the body (targeted-release dosage).

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Mood (psychology)

In psychology, a mood is an affective state.

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Muscle

Muscle is a soft tissue, one of the four basic types of animal tissue.

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Nandrolone

Nandrolone, also known as 19-nortestosterone, is an endogenous androgen which exists in the male body at a ratio of 1:50 compared to testosterone. Progesterone (medication) and Nandrolone are Alkene derivatives and progestogens.

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Nanoparticle

A nanoparticle or ultrafine particle is a particle of matter 1 to 100 nanometres (nm) in diameter.

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Nasal administration

Nasal administration, popularly known as snorting, is a route of administration in which drugs are insufflated through the nose.

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Natural product

A natural product is a natural compound or substance produced by a living organism—that is, found in nature.

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Nausea

Nausea is a diffuse sensation of unease and discomfort, sometimes perceived as an urge to vomit.

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Neurosteroid

Neurosteroids, also known as neuroactive steroids, are endogenous or exogenous steroids that rapidly alter neuronal excitability through interaction with ligand-gated ion channels and other cell surface receptors. Progesterone (medication) and Neurosteroid are neurosteroids.

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Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a signaling molecule secreted by a neuron to affect another cell across a synapse.

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Norethisterone

Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone and sold under many brand names, is a progestin medication used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders. Progesterone (medication) and Norethisterone are 5α-Reductase inhibitors and progestogens.

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Norethisterone acetate

Norethisterone acetate (NETA), also known as norethindrone acetate and sold under the brand name Primolut-Nor among others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders. Progesterone (medication) and Norethisterone acetate are antigonadotropins.

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Norethisterone enanthate

Norethisterone enanthate (NETE), also known as norethindrone enanthate, is a form of hormonal birth control which is used to prevent pregnancy in women. Progesterone (medication) and Norethisterone enanthate are progestogens.

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Noretynodrel

Noretynodrel, or norethynodrel, sold under the brand name Enovid among others, is a progestin medication which was previously used in birth control pills and in the treatment of gynecological disorders but is now no longer marketed. It was available both alone and in combination with an estrogen. The medication is taken by mouth. Progesterone (medication) and Noretynodrel are Alkene derivatives and progestogens.

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Nuclear receptor

In the field of molecular biology, nuclear receptors are a class of proteins responsible for sensing steroids, thyroid hormones, vitamins, and certain other molecules.

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Observational study

In fields such as epidemiology, social sciences, psychology and statistics, an observational study draws inferences from a sample to a population where the independent variable is not under the control of the researcher because of ethical concerns or logistical constraints.

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Off-target activity

Off-target activity is biological activity of a drug that is different from and not at that of its intended biological target.

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Oil

An oil is any nonpolar chemical substance that is composed primarily of hydrocarbons and is hydrophobic (does not mix with water) and lipophilic (mixes with other oils).

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Oral administration

| name.

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Organic compound

Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon.

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Over-the-counter drug

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be supplied only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.

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Ovulation

Ovulation is the release of eggs from the ovaries.

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P1-185

P1-185, also known as progesterone 3-O-(L-valine)-E-oxime or as pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 3-O-(L-valine)-E-oxime, is a synthetic progestogen and neurosteroid and an oxime ester analogue and prodrug of progesterone (and by extension of allopregnanolone). Progesterone (medication) and p1-185 are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, Neuroprotective agents, neurosteroids, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Pap test

The Papanicolaou test (abbreviated as Pap test, also known as Pap smear (AE), cervical smear (BE), cervical screening (BE), or smear test (BE)) is a method of cervical screening used to detect potentially precancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix (opening of the uterus or womb) or, more rarely, anus (in both men and women).

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PAQR5

Membrane progesterone receptor gamma (mPRγ), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 5 (PAQR5), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR5 gene.

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PAQR6

Membrane progesterone receptor delta (mPRδ), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 6 (PAQR6), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR6 gene.

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PAQR7

Membrane progesterone receptor alpha (mPRα), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 7 (PAQR7), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR7 gene.

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PAQR8

Membrane progesterone receptor beta (mPRβ), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 8 (PAQR8), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR8 gene.

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PAQR9

Membrane progesterone receptor epsilon (mPRɛ), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 9 (PAQR9), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR9 gene.

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Paracetamol

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. Progesterone (medication) and Paracetamol are Hepatotoxins.

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Paroxetine

Paroxetine, sold under the brand names Paxil and Seroxat among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

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Pessary

A pessary is a prosthetic device inserted into the vagina for structural and pharmaceutical purposes.

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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics (PD) is the study of the biochemical and physiologic effects of drugs (especially pharmaceutical drugs).

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Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics (from Ancient Greek pharmakon "drug" and kinetikos "moving, putting in motion"; see chemical kinetics), sometimes abbreviated as PK, is a branch of pharmacology dedicated to describing how the body affects a specific substance after administration.

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Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacovigilance (PV, or PhV), also known as drug safety, is the pharmaceutical science relating to the "collection, detection, assessment, monitoring, and prevention" of adverse effects with pharmaceutical products.

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Physical disability

A physical disability is a limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina.

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Pituitary gland

The pituitary gland or hypophysis is an endocrine gland in vertebrates.

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Placebo

A placebo is a substance or treatment which is designed to have no therapeutic value.

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Postmenopausal Estrogen/Progestin Interventions

The Postmenopausal Estrogen/Progestin Interventions (PEPI) trial was a large randomized controlled trial which assessed the influence of menopausal hormone therapy on cardiovascular and other outcomes.

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Potency (pharmacology)

In pharmacology, potency or biological potency is a measure of a drug's biological activity expressed in terms of the dose required to produce a pharmacological effect of given intensity.

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Power (statistics)

In frequentist statistics, power is a measure of the ability of an experimental design and hypothesis testing setup to detect a particular effect if it is truly present.

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Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops (gestates) inside a woman's uterus (womb).

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Pregnane

Pregnane, also known as 17β-ethylandrostane or as 10β,13β-dimethyl-17β-ethylgonane, is a C21 steroid and, indirectly, a parent of progesterone. Progesterone (medication) and Pregnane are pregnanes.

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Pregnane X receptor

In the field of molecular biology, the pregnane X receptor (PXR), also known as the steroid and xenobiotic sensing nuclear receptor (SXR) or nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group I, member 2 (NR1I2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NR1I2 (nuclear Receptor subfamily 1, group I, member 2) gene.

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Pregnanediol

Pregnanediol, or 5β-pregnane-3α,20α-diol, is an inactive metabolic product of progesterone.

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Pregnanetriol

Pregnanetriol, or 5β-pregnane-3α,17α,20α-triol, is a steroid and inactive metabolite of progesterone.

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Pregnanolone

Pregnanolone, also known as eltanolone, is an endogenous inhibitory neurosteroid which is produced in the body from progesterone. Progesterone (medication) and Pregnanolone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, general anesthetics, Glycine receptor antagonists, neurosteroids and pregnane X receptor agonists.

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Pregnanolone (disambiguation)

Pregnanolone, also known as tetrahydroprogesterone (THP), may refer to. Progesterone (medication) and Pregnanolone (disambiguation) are pregnanes.

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Pregnenolone

Pregnenolone (P5), or pregn-5-en-3β-ol-20-one, is an endogenous steroid and precursor/metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of most of the steroid hormones, including the progestogens, androgens, estrogens, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids. Progesterone (medication) and Pregnenolone are neurosteroids, pregnane X receptor agonists and pregnanes.

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Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a disruptive set of emotional and physical symptoms that regularly occur in the one to two weeks before the start of each menstrual period.

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Preterm birth

Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately 40 weeks.

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Prodrug

A prodrug is a pharmacologically inactive medication or compound that, after intake, is metabolized (i.e., converted within the body) into a pharmacologically active drug.

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Progesterone

Progesterone (P4) is an endogenous steroid and progestogen sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species. Progesterone (medication) and Progesterone are 5α-Reductase inhibitors, Alkene derivatives, Antimineralocorticoids, Diketones, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, glucocorticoids, Glycine receptor antagonists, Hepatotoxins, neurosteroids, pregnane X receptor agonists, pregnanes, progestogens, Prolactin releasers and Sigma antagonists.

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Progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether

Progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether, also known as progesterone acetate, as well as 3-acetoxypregna-3,5-dien-20-one, is a progestin which was never marketed. Progesterone (medication) and progesterone 3-acetyl enol ether are pregnanes and progestogens.

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Progesterone carboxymethyloxime

Progesterone carboxymethyloxime, or progesterone 3-(O-carboxymethyl)oxime (P4-3-CMO), is a progestin which was never marketed. Progesterone (medication) and progesterone carboxymethyloxime are Alkene derivatives, Diketones, neurosteroids, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Progesterone receptor

The progesterone receptor (PR), also known as NR3C3 or nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 3, is a protein found inside cells. Progesterone (medication) and progesterone receptor are progestogens.

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Progesterone receptor A

The progesterone receptor A (PR-A) is one of three known isoforms of the progesterone receptor (PR), the main biological target of the endogenous progestogen sex hormone progesterone. Progesterone (medication) and progesterone receptor A are progestogens.

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Progesterone receptor B

The progesterone receptor B (PR-B) is one of three known isoforms of the progesterone receptor (PR), the main biological target of the endogenous progestogen sex hormone progesterone. Progesterone (medication) and progesterone receptor B are progestogens.

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Progesterone receptor C

The progesterone receptor C (PR-C) is one of three known isoforms of the progesterone receptor (PR), the main biological target of the endogenous progestogen sex hormone progesterone. Progesterone (medication) and progesterone receptor C are progestogens.

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Progesterone vaginal ring

Progesterone vaginal ring, also known as progesterone-only vaginal ring, is a form of vaginal ring used for birth control when breastfeeding. Progesterone (medication) and progesterone vaginal ring are progesterone.

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Progestogen (medication)

A progestogen, also referred to as a progestagen, gestagen, or gestogen, is a type of medication which produces effects similar to those of the natural female sex hormone progesterone in the body. Progesterone (medication) and progestogen (medication) are Galactagogues and progestogens.

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Progestogen ester

A progestogen ester is an ester of a progestogen or progestin (a synthetic progestogen). Progesterone (medication) and progestogen ester are progestogens.

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Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive

Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control. Progesterone (medication) and progestogen-only injectable contraceptive are progestogens.

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Proliferative index

Proliferation, as one of the hallmarks and most fundamental biological processes in tumors, is associated with tumor progression, response to therapy, and cancer patient survival.

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Promegestone

Promegestone, sold under the brand name Surgestone, is a progestin medication which is used in menopausal hormone therapy and in the treatment of gynecological disorders. Progesterone (medication) and Promegestone are Antimineralocorticoids, Diketones, glucocorticoids, Nicotinic antagonists and progestogens.

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Quality of life

Quality of life (QOL) is defined by the World Health Organization as "an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns".

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Quingestrone

Quingestrone, also known as progesterone 3-cyclopentyl enol ether (PCPE) and sold under the brand name Enol-Luteovis, is a progestin medication which was previously used in birth control pills in Italy but is now no longer marketed. Progesterone (medication) and Quingestrone are glucocorticoids, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Randomized controlled trial

A randomized controlled trial (or randomized control trial; RCT) is a form of scientific experiment used to control factors not under direct experimental control.

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Receptor antagonist

A receptor antagonist is a type of receptor ligand or drug that blocks or dampens a biological response by binding to and blocking a receptor rather than activating it like an agonist.

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Rectal administration

Rectal administration (colloquially known as boofing or plugging) uses the rectum as a route of administration for medication and other fluids, which are absorbed by the rectum's blood vessels,The rectum has numerous blood vessels available to absorb drugs: upwards 2/3rds of the dose bypasses first-pass metabolism through systemic distribution and the rest is taken through the liver and metabolized via the hepatic portal system.

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Renanolone

Renanolone (INN), or 11-ketopregnanolone, also known as 5β-pregnan-3α-ol-11,20-dione, is a synthetic neuroactive steroid which is described as a general anesthetic but was never introduced for clinical use. Progesterone (medication) and Renanolone are Diketones, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, general anesthetics and neurosteroids.

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Retroprogesterone

Retroprogesterone, also known as 9β,10α-progesterone or as 9β,10α-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, is a progestin which was never marketed. Progesterone (medication) and Retroprogesterone are Diketones, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Robert Benjamin Greenblatt

Robert Benjamin Greenblatt (1906–1987) was a Canadian physician and medical researcher specializing in endocrinology who spent almost all of his career at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG); where he pioneered endocrinology as an independent discipline.

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Route of administration

In pharmacology and toxicology, a route of administration is the way by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is taken into the body.

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Schering AG

Schering AG was a research-centered German multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Wedding, Berlin, which operated as an independent company from 1851 to 2006.

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Scientific journal

In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication designed to further the progress of science by disseminating new research findings to the scientific community.

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Sedation

Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure.

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Sedative

A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. Progesterone (medication) and sedative are sedatives.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions.

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Semen

Semen, also known as seminal fluid, is a bodily fluid that contains spermatozoa.

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Sertraline

Sertraline, sold under the brand name Zoloft among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Progesterone (medication) and Sertraline are Sigma antagonists.

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Sex hormone

Sex hormones, also known as sex steroids, gonadocorticoids and gonadal steroids, are steroid hormones that interact with vertebrate steroid hormone receptors.

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Sexual desire

Sexual desire is an emotion and motivational state characterized by an interest in sexual objects or activities, or by a drive to seek out sexual objects or to engage in sexual activities.

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Sexual function

Sexual function is how the body reacts in different stages of the sexual response cycle.

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Side effect

In medicine, a side effect is an effect, whether therapeutic or adverse, that is unintended; although the term is predominantly employed to describe adverse effects, it can also apply to beneficial, but unintended, consequences of the use of a drug.

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Signs and symptoms

Signs and symptoms are the observed or detectable signs, and experienced symptoms of an illness, injury, or condition.

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Skin

Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue covering the body of a vertebrate animal, with three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation.

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Sleep

Sleep is a state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and certain sensory activity is inhibited.

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Slow-wave sleep

Slow-wave sleep (SWS), often referred to as deep sleep, is the third stage of non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM), where electroencephalography activity is characterised by slow delta waves.

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Solubility

In chemistry, solubility is the ability of a substance, the solute, to form a solution with another substance, the solvent.

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Somnolence

Somnolence (alternatively sleepiness or drowsiness) is a state of strong desire for sleep, or sleeping for unusually long periods (compare hypersomnia).

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Spermatogenesis

Spermatogenesis is the process by which haploid spermatozoa develop from germ cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testicle.

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Steroid

A steroid is an organic compound with four fused rings (designated A, B, C, and D) arranged in a specific molecular configuration.

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Steroid hormone

A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a hormone.

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Subcutaneous administration

Subcutaneous administration is the insertion of medications beneath the skin either by injection or infusion.

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Sublingual administration

Sublingual (abbreviated SL), from the Latin for "under the tongue", refers to the pharmacological route of administration by which substances diffuse into the blood through tissues under the tongue.

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Substance abuse

Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or others.

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Sulfation

Sulfation is the chemical reaction that entails the addition of SO3 group.

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Suppository

A suppository is a dosage form used to deliver medications by insertion into a body orifice (any opening in the body), where it dissolves or melts to exert local or systemic effects.

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Suspension (chemistry)

In chemistry, a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of a fluid that contains solid particles sufficiently large for sedimentation.

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Systematic review

A systematic review is a scholarly synthesis of the evidence on a clearly presented topic using critical methods to identify, define and assess research on the topic.

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Tablet (pharmacy)

A tablet (also known as a pill) is a pharmaceutical oral dosage form (oral solid dosage, or OSD) or solid unit dosage form.

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Testicle

A testicle or testis (testes) is the male gonad in all bilaterians, including humans.

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Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. Progesterone (medication) and Testosterone are GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators.

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Thromboembolism

Thromboembolism is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) breaks off from its original site and travels through the bloodstream (as an embolus) to obstruct a blood vessel, causing tissue ischemia and organ damage.

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Thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis is a phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) related to a thrombus (blood clot).

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Tolerability

Tolerability refers to the degree to which overt adverse effects of a drug can be tolerated by a patient.

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Topical gels

Topical gels are a topical drug delivery dosage form commonly used in cosmetics and treatments for skin diseases because of their advantages over cream and ointment.

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Topical medication

A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body.

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Toxicity

Toxicity is the degree to which a chemical substance or a particular mixture of substances can damage an organism.

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Trademark

A trademark (also written trade mark or trade-mark) is a type of intellectual property consisting of a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies a product or service from a particular source and distinguishes it from others.

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Trademark distinctiveness

Trademark distinctiveness is an important concept in the law governing trademarks and service marks.

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Trans woman

A trans woman (short for transgender woman) is a woman who was assigned male at birth.

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Transdermal

Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution.

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Traumatic brain injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as an intracranial injury, is an injury to the brain caused by an external force.

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Treatment and control groups

In the design of experiments, hypotheses are applied to experimental units in a treatment group.

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Upjohn

The Upjohn Company was an American pharmaceutical manufacturing firm founded in 1886 in Hastings, Michigan, by Dr.

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Urine

Urine is a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals.

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Uterus

The uterus (from Latin uterus,: uteri) or womb is the organ in the reproductive system of most female mammals, including humans, that accommodates the embryonic and fetal development of one or more embryos until birth.

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Vagina

In mammals and other animals, the vagina (vaginas or vaginae) is the elastic, muscular reproductive organ of the female genital tract.

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Vaginal bleeding

Vaginal bleeding is any expulsion of blood from the vagina.

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Vaginal discharge

Vaginal discharge is a mixture of liquid, cells, and bacteria that lubricate and protect the vagina.

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Vaginal ring

Vaginal rings (also known as intravaginal rings, or V-Rings) are polymeric drug delivery devices designed to provide controlled release of drugs for intravaginal administration over extended periods of time.

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Venous thrombosis

Venous thrombosis is the blockage of a vein caused by a thrombus (blood clot).

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VOLT-02

VOLT-02 is a water-soluble conjugate of progesterone and a neurosteroid which is under development by Levolta Pharmaceuticals (formerly Voltarra Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of traumatic brain injury, gynecological disorders, and menstrual disorders. Progesterone (medication) and VOLT-02 are Neuroprotective agents, neurosteroids, pregnanes and progestogens.

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Water

Water is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula.

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1,4-Dioxane

1,4-Dioxane is a heterocyclic organic compound, classified as an ether.

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11-Deoxycorticosterone

11-Deoxycorticosterone (DOC), or simply deoxycorticosterone, also known as 21-hydroxyprogesterone, as well as desoxycortone (INN), deoxycortone, and cortexone, is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that possesses mineralocorticoid activity and acts as a precursor to aldosterone. Progesterone (medication) and 11-Deoxycorticosterone are Glycine receptor antagonists, pregnanes and progestogens.

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17α-Hydroxyprogesterone

17α-Hydroxyprogesterone (17α-OHP), also known as 17-OH progesterone (17-OHP), or hydroxyprogesterone (OHP), is an endogenous progestogen steroid hormone related to progesterone. Progesterone (medication) and 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone are Antimineralocorticoids, Diketones, glucocorticoids, pregnane X receptor agonists, pregnanes and progestogens.

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17α-Methylprogesterone

17α-Methylprogesterone (17α-MP), or 17α-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, is a steroidal progestin related to progesterone that was synthesized and characterized in 1949 but was never marketed. Progesterone (medication) and 17α-Methylprogesterone are Diketones, pregnanes and progestogens.

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19-Norprogesterone

19-Norprogesterone, also known as 19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, is a steroidal progestin and close analogue of the sex hormone progesterone, lacking only the C19 methyl group of that molecule. Progesterone (medication) and 19-Norprogesterone are Diketones and progestogens.

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20α-Dihydroprogesterone

20α-Dihydroprogesterone (20α-DHP), also known as 20α-hydroxyprogesterone (20α-OHP), is a naturally occurring, endogenous progestogen. Progesterone (medication) and 20α-Dihydroprogesterone are pregnanes and progestogens.

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21-Hydroxylase

Steroid 21-hydroxylase is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CYP21A2 gene.

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5α-Reductase

5α-Reductases, also known as 3-oxo-5α-steroid 4-dehydrogenases, are enzymes involved in steroid metabolism.

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5α-Reductase inhibitor

5α-Reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs), also known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) blockers, are a class of medications with antiandrogenic effects which are used primarily in the treatment of enlarged prostate and scalp hair loss. Progesterone (medication) and 5α-Reductase inhibitor are 5α-Reductase inhibitors.

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5β-Reductase

5β-Reductase, or Δ4-3-oxosteroid 5β-reductase (3-oxo-Δ4-steroid 5β-reductase, androstenedione 5β-reductase, cholestenone 5β-reductase, cortisone 5β-reductase, cortisone Δ4-5β-reductase, steroid 5β-reductase, testosterone 5β-reductase, Δ4-3-ketosteroid 5β-reductase, Δ4-5β-reductase, Δ4-hydrogenase, 4,5β-dihydrocortisone:NADP+ Δ4-oxidoreductase, 3-oxo-5β-steroid:NADP+ Δ4-oxidoreductase) is an enzyme with systematic name 5β-cholestan-3-one:NADP+ 4,5-oxidoreductase.

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See also

5α-Reductase inhibitors

• Α-Linolenic acid
• Δ4-Abiraterone
• 5α-Reductase inhibitor
• Abiraterone acetate
• Alfatradiol
• Azelaic acid
• Beta-Sitosterol
• Bexlosteride
• Chlormadinone acetate
• Cl-4AS-1
• Desogestrel
• Discovery and development of 5α-reductase inhibitors
• Dutasteride
• Epitestosterone
• Epristeride
• Etonogestrel
• FCE 28260
• Finasteride
• Gamma-Linolenic acid
• Ganoderic acid
• Gestodene
• Gestonorone caproate
• Izonsteride
• Lapisteride
• Linoleic acid
• List of 5α-reductase inhibitors
• MK-386
• MK-434
• Norethisterone
• Oleic acid
• Oxendolone
• Progesterone
• Progesterone (medication)
• Saw palmetto extract
• Spironolactone
• TFM-4AS-1
• Testosterone/dutasteride
• Turosteride
• Valoneic acid dilactone

Drugs developed by Merck

• Abituzumab
• Acamprosate
• Acemetacin
• Atacicept
• Avelumab
• BMS-345541
• Bisoprolol
• Cetrorelix
• Cetuximab
• Cilengitide
• Cladribine
• Clomifene
• Crizotinib
• Digitoxin
• Diltiazem
• Dimethisterone
• Efalizumab
• Epinephrine autoinjector
• Etynodiol diacetate
• Evofosfamide
• Gonadotropin preparations
• Human chorionic gonadotropin
• Hydrochlorothiazide
• Hydroxocobalamin
• Interferon beta-1a
• Levothyroxine
• Luteinizing hormone
• MK-8189
• Matuzumab
• Metformin
• Mitoxantrone
• Naftidrofuryl
• Nicorandil
• Nitroglycerin (medication)
• Praziquantel
• Progesterone (medication)
• Roxindole
• Safinamide
• Saizen
• Serostim
• Seven Seas (company)
• Tecemotide
• Tegafur/uracil
• Tesamorelin
• Tetrahydrobiopterin
• Theophylline
• Urofollitropin
• Vilazodone

Galactagogues

• Chlorpromazine
• Estradiol (medication)
• Estrogen (medication)
• Galactagogue
• Galega officinalis
• Growth hormone
• Metoclopramide
• Oxytocin (medication)
• Progesterone (medication)
• Progestogen (medication)
• Prolactin
• Risperidone
• Sulpiride
• Thyrotropin-releasing hormone

Neuroprotective agents

• 3β-Methoxypregnenolone
• 6-Hydroxymelatonin
• 7β-Hydroxyepiandrosterone
• 7,8,3'-Trihydroxyflavone
• AUTEN-67
• Acamprosate
• BNN-20
• BNN-27
• Benzofuranylpropylaminopentane
• Buntanetap
• CI-966
• Cerebral activator
• Cerebrolysin
• Deoxygedunin
• Desmethylselegiline
• EIDD-036
• EIDD-1723
• Edaravone
• Eutropoflavin
• Fanapanel
• Fenofibrate/simvastatin
• HIOC
• Homotaurine
• Humanin
• Irampanel
• J147
• Kaitocephalin
• LM22A-4
• Licostinel
• Minocycline
• P1-185
• Phenserine
• Pinealon
• Progesterone (medication)
• R13 (drug)
• R7 (drug)
• Rasagiline
• Rosin (chemical)
• Selegiline
• Semax
• Simvastatin
• Tezampanel
• Tolibut
• Tropoflavin
• VOLT-02
• Zonampanel

Obstetric drugs

• Allylestrenol
• Antenatal steroid
• Demoxytocin
• Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
• Nitrazine
• Prasterone sulfate
• Progesterone (medication)
• Prostaglandin E2
• Tocolytic
• Tocolytics
• Uterotonic
• Uterotonics

Pregnane X receptor agonists

• 17α-Hydroxypregnenolone
• 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone
• 5α-Dihydroprogesterone
• 5β-Dihydroprogesterone
• 5-Androstenedione
• Allopregnanediol
• Allopregnanolone
• Androstenediol
• Androstenedione
• Cafestol
• Corticosterone
• Cyproterone acetate
• Dehydroepiandrosterone
• Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
• Dexamethasone
• Guggulsterone
• Hyperforin
• Hypericum perforatum
• Meclizine
• Mifepristone
• Nicotine
• Paclitaxel
• Prasterone
• Prasterone enanthate
• Prasterone sulfate
• Pregnanolone
• Pregnenolone
• Pregnenolone (medication)
• Pregnenolone 16α-carbonitrile
• Progesterone
• Progesterone (medication)
• Rifampicin
• Rifaximin
• Ritonavir
• Spironolactone

Progesterone

• Pharmacodynamics of progesterone
• Pharmacokinetics of progesterone
• Progesterone
• Progesterone (medication)
• Progesterone vaginal ring

Prolactin releasers

• Chlorpromazine
• Conjugated estrogens
• Cyproterone acetate
• Deudomperidone
• Domperidone
• Estradiol
• Estradiol (medication)
• Estrogen
• Estrogen (medication)
• Ethinylestradiol
• Haloperidol
• Haloperidol decanoate
• Metoclopramide
• Paliperidone
• Progesterone
• Progesterone (medication)
• Progestogen
• Risperidone
• Sulpiride
• Trazpiroben

Sigma antagonists

• BD-1047
• BD1060
• BD1067
• BMY-14802
• E-52862
• LR132
• Naloxone
• Panamesine
• Progesterone
• Progesterone (medication)
• Rimcazole
• Roluperidone
• Sertraline

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progesterone_(medication)

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