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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) »
- 5α-Reductase inhibitors
- Drugs developed by Merck
- Galactagogues
- Neuroprotective agents
- Obstetric drugs
- Pregnane X receptor agonists
- Progesterone
- Prolactin releasers
- 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
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Also known as ATC code G03DA04, ATCvet code QG03DA04, Agolutin, Bio-Luton, Bioidentical progesterone, Colprosterone, Corlutin, Corlutina, Corluvite, Corporin, Crinon, Crinone, Crinone 8%, Cyclogest, Cyclogesterin, Flavolutan, Fologenon, Geslutin, Gesterol, Gesterol 100, Gesterol 50, Gestiron, Gestone, Glanducorpin, Gynlutin, Gynoluton, Gynolutone, Hormoflaveine, Hormoluton, Inprosub, Lingusorbs, Lipo-Lutin, Lucorteum, Lucorteum Sol, Luteal Hormone, Luteina, Luteinique, Luteinol, Luteocrin Normale, Luteodyn, Luteogan, Luteohormone, Luteol, Luteopur, Luteosan, Luteostab, Luteovis, Lutex, Lutidon, Lutigest, Lutinus, Lutociclina, Lutocuclin M, Lutocyclin M, Lutocylin, Lutoform, Lutogyl, Lutren, Lutromone, Membrettes, Micronised progesterone, Micronized progesterone, Nalutron, Natural progesterone, Oripro, Percutacrine, Percutacrine Luteinique, Piaponon, ProSphere, Prochieve, Progeffik, Progekan, Progelan, Progendo, Progest, ProgestaJect, ProgestaSert, Progestan, Progesterol, Progesteron, Progesterona, Progesterone congener, Progesterone congeners, Progesterone support, Progesteronum, Progestol, Progeston, Progestosol, Progestron, Progestronol, Projestaject, Prolets, Prolidon, Prolutex, Prolutin, Proluton, Prolutone, Prometrium, Prontogest, Protormone, Syngesterone, Syngestrets, Syntolutan, Thiuranide, Utrogest, Utrogestan.
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